WNO 32 Results: Olivarez Crowned, Youth GP Debuts, UFC BJJ News

The WNO 32 results are in, and the no-gi grappling world has a new lightweight king. On March 31, 2026, Who’s Number One returned to Austin, Texas with a stacked card headlined by a four-man lightweight grand prix, the promotion’s first-ever youth bracket, and a loaded super fight slate that delivered finishes, upsets, and one of the most dominant title runs WNO has seen in months.

Beyond Austin, the past week brought UFC BJJ 7 title changes, a massive PGF playoff announcement, and sad news for the grappling community. Here’s everything that went down across the no-gi grappling scene in early April 2026.

WNO 32 Results: Full Breakdown from Austin

WNO 32 delivered a packed night of no-gi action from Austin, TX, with the lightweight grand prix sitting at the top of the bill. The event also featured the debut of a youth grand prix bracket and seven super fights that ranged from technical chess matches to wild scramble fests ending in dramatic submissions.

Here are the complete WNO 32 results from every match on the card:

Lightweight Grand Prix (155 lbs)

Semifinal: Dorian Olivarez (Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu) def. Julian Espinosa Vienna by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:29
Semifinal: Deandre Corbe (Standard & Black Box Grappling) def. Max Hanson by judges decision
Final: Dorian Olivarez def. Deandre Corbe by judges decision — Olivarez crowned WNO Lightweight Champion

Youth Grand Prix (Featherweight)

Semifinal: Chingy Sainz (Alpha Miami Grappling) def. Matthew “Bam Bam” Velez by judges decision
Semifinal: James Ortiz (Simple Man Martial Arts) def. JP Tran by judges decision
Final: James Ortiz def. Chingy Sainz by judges decision — Ortiz wins inaugural Youth GP title

Super Fights

Nick Mataya (Simple Man) def. Jacob Bornemann by submission (rear-naked choke) at 9:49
Felipe “Laranjinha” (Six Blades) def. Sebastian Attard by judges decision
Thaynara Victoria (Aspire To Inspire) def. Mona Bailey by submission (Aoki lock) at 2:55
Lilian Marchand (Atos JJ) def. Janie Fragoso by judges decision
Raajus Dewan (Kingsway JJ) def. Austin Senos by submission (straight armlock) at 2:38
Bebe Junco def. Zoe Freeman by judges decision
Connor Stallmer def. Nakoa Navarro by submission (foot lock)

Dorian Olivarez Runs Through the Lightweight Grand Prix

At just 20 years old, Dorian Olivarez put together the kind of tournament performance that makes the rest of the 155-pound division take notice. The Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu product didn’t just win the vacant WNO lightweight title — he made it look routine.

In his semifinal against Julian Espinosa Vienna, Olivarez wasted zero time. He shot in, worked to the back, and locked up a rear-naked choke at the 1:29 mark of the first round. The finish was clinical — the kind of fast submission that shuts a bracket down before the other semifinal even starts.

The final against Deandre Corbe went the distance, but Olivarez controlled the pace from start to finish. His scrambling, top pressure, and ride time wore Corbe down across each round. Corbe had his moments — he’d beaten Max Hanson in his own semifinal and showed flashes of dangerous guard work — but Olivarez kept dragging exchanges back to his game. The judges’ decision was unanimous.

With Gordon Ryan and John Danaher in his corner, Olivarez is building a resume that already reads like a veteran’s. He’s a two-time ADCC Trials winner, the 2024 IBJJF No-Gi World Champion, and now the WNO lightweight champion at 155 pounds. FloGrappling currently ranks him #1 in the no-gi men’s 155-pound division^[1].

The grappling world is watching. Olivarez isn’t a prospect anymore. He’s the guy that prospects get measured against.

WNO Youth Bracket Makes Its Debut

One of the most exciting developments from WNO 32 was the launch of the promotion’s first-ever youth grand prix. The featherweight bracket featured four teenage competitors, and the matches proved that the pipeline of no-gi talent is deeper than ever.

James Ortiz, representing Simple Man Martial Arts, took the inaugural youth title with back-to-back decision wins over JP Tran in the semis and Chingy Sainz in the final. Ortiz showed poise and technical grappling beyond his years, using active hand fighting and positional control to edge out both opponents.

The youth bracket matters because it gives teenage grapplers the kind of professional stage that simply didn’t exist a few years ago. With ADCC 2026 on the horizon and the competitive no-gi scene expanding rapidly, events like this youth GP create a clear pathway from junior competition to professional grappling.

Nick Mataya’s Comeback Submission Steals the Show

If there was a “match of the night” at WNO 32, it belonged to Nick Mataya. The Simple Man Martial Arts representative found himself in deep trouble against Jacob Bornemann early in their catch weight super fight, but refused to quit.

Mataya weathered the storm, scrambled his way back into the match, and eventually locked up a rear-naked choke at the 9:49 mark for one of the most dramatic comeback finishes of the night. It was the kind of never-say-die performance that gets fans on their feet and cements a fighter’s reputation in the no-gi community.

Other standout super fight performances included Raajus Dewan (Kingsway JJ), who submitted Austin Senos with a straight armlock at 2:38, and Thaynara Victoria (Aspire To Inspire), who finished Mona Bailey with an Aoki lock at 2:55. Both submissions came fast and clean, showing the level of finishing ability on display throughout the WNO 32 card.

UFC BJJ 7 Delivers Title Changes — Mikey Musumeci vs. Kevin Dantzler Next

While WNO 32 dominated the headlines, UFC BJJ 7 delivered a loaded card of its own with three championship bouts and two title changes. The event continues to build UFC BJJ’s credibility as one of the premier no-gi grappling promotions in the world.

The biggest news coming out of UFC BJJ is the announcement of the next main event: Mikey Musumeci vs. Kevin Dantzler for the bantamweight championship. Musumeci, the inaugural and reigning UFC BJJ bantamweight champion, has defended his belt successfully since winning it at UFC BJJ 1 in June 2025. His guard work and back-taking sequences have made him one of the most technical grapplers in the sport, and Dantzler presents a fresh challenge at 135 pounds.

For full coverage of the UFC BJJ 7 results, including both title changes and every match on the card, check out our dedicated UFC BJJ 7 results breakdown.

PGF Playoffs Set for April 8 — Jett Thompson Enters as #1 Seed

The Professional Grappling Federation wrapped up its regular season with Week 5, where the Las Vegas Kings took home the team championship title. But the individual spotlight now shifts to Wednesday, April 8, when the PGF playoffs go live on YouTube.

Eight grapplers will compete in a single-elimination bracket for the individual championship and a cash prize. Jett Thompson enters as the #1 seed after winning the PGF championship last season, making him the clear favorite heading into the bracket. Thompson’s submission-heavy style — he racked up multiple Aoki lock finishes during the regular season — makes him dangerous against anyone in the field.

The PGF playoffs will stream free on YouTube, making it one of the most accessible high-level no-gi grappling events of the month. If you haven’t been following PGF Season 9, this is the entry point — every match matters, and the bracket format guarantees fireworks.

Cage Fury Grappling Highlights: Taza, Krikorian, and a 14-Year-Old Star

Cage Fury Grappling also delivered notable results this past week. Oliver Taza picked up a middleweight win over Sean Yadimarco, while Keith Krikorian submitted Matt Masch in another dominant showing.

But the standout story belonged to 14-year-old Joslyn Molina, who won her match by arm triangle submission. Molina is part of a growing wave of teenage competitors making noise across multiple promotions, from WNO’s youth bracket to Cage Fury’s open divisions. The depth of young talent in no-gi grappling right now is genuinely staggering.

May 2026 No-Gi Grappling Calendar: What’s Coming Next

April is just getting started, but the May schedule is already shaping up to be one of the biggest months in no-gi grappling this year. Here are the key dates and matchups on the radar:

Main Character Jiu-Jitsu — May 3, 2026

Six title fights are confirmed for this stacked card:

Oliver Taza vs. Michael Sainz
Mo Black vs. Jasmine Rocha
Helena Crevar vs. Kennedy Franklin
Natasha Druggan vs. Jaine Fragoso
Nick Mataya vs. Marlon Tajik
Gianni Grippo vs. Reese LaFever

Nick Mataya appears again here after his dramatic WNO 32 comeback win, which should give him momentum heading into May. Oliver Taza also returns after his Cage Fury middleweight victory over Yadimarco.

Grappling Community Remembers Master Marcio “Macarrão” Stambowsky

On a somber note, the grappling community lost a true legend this past week. Coral belt Master Marcio “Macarrão” Stambowsky, a lifelong member of the Gracie Barra family and one of Rolls Gracie’s few black belt students, passed away. Stambowsky dedicated decades to growing Brazilian jiu-jitsu and his impact on the sport stretches across generations of practitioners.

The outpouring of tributes from across the BJJ community reflects the deep respect Stambowsky earned through a lifetime spent on the mat. Rest in peace, Master Macarrão.

WNO 32 Results: Olivarez Crowned, Youth GP Debuts, UFC BJJ News