The Brazilian jiu-jitsu world has been buzzing with news that 18-year-old Helena Crevar has officially joined ONE Championship’s elite submission grappling roster, marking a major milestone in her rapidly rising career.
Crevar’s signing follows her high-profile involvement in Craig Jones Invitational 2 where she was announced as the first female athlete in the tournament’s new women’s division. The announcement sparked immediate interest when Jones revealed her participation while filming in Wales.
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The young grappler’s path to ONE Championship has been filled with standout matches and performances that caught the grappling community’s attention. Her recent match against Sarah Galvao at the Pan Championships helped elevate her profile even further, ultimately leading to an invite to CJI 2.
What sets Crevar’s signing apart is her apparent avoidance of restrictive contracts. While many of her peers have locked themselves into exclusive agreements, Crevar seems to have kept her career open-ended, ultimately securing a position in ONE Championship’s submission grappling lineup.
Crevar brings fresh energy to a promotion that already includes some of the top names in the sport.
The announcement also aligns with increased attention on women’s grappling. Following conversations around athlete pay and exposure, Crevar’s role in CJI 2’s historic bracket — featuring a $100,000 prize, the largest in women’s submission grappling — shows that investment in female athletes is accelerating.
Crevar is gearing up for her appearance at CJI 2 on August 30–31 at the Thomas and Mac Arena in Las Vegas, her new role within ONE Championship solidifies her position as a breakout star in the submission grappling world.
