Helena Crevar submits Anabel Lopez at 2026 ADCC World Championship

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Helena Crevar submits Anabel Lopez at 2026 ADCC World Championship
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Helena Crevar won the +65kg division gold medal at the 2026 ADCC World Championship on September 13. The 19-year-old athlete secured the victory by forcing a tap from Anabel Lopez via a rear-naked choke. This performance marks Crevar as the youngest gold medalist in the history of the event, surpassing the record previously held by Kyra Gracie. Anabel Lopez took the silver medal in the division, while Paige Ivette Clymer earned the bronze. The tournament continues through the weekend, with further matches scheduled to conclude the championship series. Crevar maintains her position as the top-ranked female pound-for-pound no-gi athlete globally following this result.

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  • Helena Crevar submitted Anabel Lopez with a rear-naked choke in the +65kg final.
  • The victory makes Crevar the youngest gold medalist in the history of the ADCC World Championship.
  • Anabel Lopez finished with the silver medal, and Paige Ivette Clymer took bronze.
  • The 2026 ADCC World Championship concludes following competition held September 12-13.
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Helena Crevar cemented her status as the No. 1 female pound-for-pound no-gi athlete in the world with a submission of Anabel Lopez.

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