Who’s Number One 30

Who’s Number One 30 unfolded at Sunny Days Arena in Pennsylvania on October 24, 2025, delivering a dynamic showcase of elite grappling. The event featured a distinctive mixed format, headlined by an eight-man openweight (Absolute) Grand Prix tournament and a series of high-profile superfights. Both men's and women's divisions were represented, with all matches contested under no-gi rules. The card offered a blend of submission finishes and hard-fought decisions, highlighting the technical depth and competitive spirit of the athletes.

Quarter-Finals

The Absolute Grand Prix at Who’s Number One 30 utilized an eight-man single-elimination bracket, assembling top-tier openweight talent. The quarter-finals set the tone with decisive performances: Dante Leon showcased clinical back control, submitting Pat Shahgholi via Rear Naked Choke. Declan Moody advanced with a submission over Justin Michael, applying a tight Choke to secure the tap. Meanwhile, Ryan Aitken and Felipe Costa progressed with strategic decision victories over Michael Sainz and Achilies Rocha, respectively, demonstrating tactical patience and positional awareness.

Semi-Finals

In the semi-finals, Declan Moody edged out Ryan Aitken by decision, employing calculated guard passing and relentless pressure. Dante Leon continued his strong run, defeating Felipe Costa by decision through aggressive transitions and constant submission threats. These results set the stage for a compelling final between two of the tournament’s most consistent performers.

Final

The Absolute Grand Prix culminated with Declan Moody overcoming Dante Leon by decision to claim the tournament title. Moody’s disciplined strategy and ability to neutralize Leon’s attacks proved decisive. Throughout the bracket, competitors displayed a blend of submission acumen and tactical grappling, with Moody’s consistency and Leon’s finishing ability standing out as key highlights.

Heavyweight and Lightweight Superfights

Beyond the Grand Prix, the main card delivered several notable superfights. In the heavyweight division, Devhonte Johnson secured a decision victory over Gutemberg Pereira, utilizing superior positional control and tactical awareness to dictate the pace. The lightweight bout saw Gavin Corbe narrowly defeat Owen Anthony Jones by decision in a tightly contested technical battle.

Women’s Featherweight and Undercard Action

A standout women’s featherweight superfight featured Sara Galvao submitting Trinity Pun with a precise Armbar, underscoring Galvao’s technical mastery and timing. The undercard offered additional competitive matchups: Matthew Velez outpointed Xavier Rodella, and Andy Voughn prevailed over Sean Kyle, both by decision. Daniel Cohen also earned a decision win against Kyle O'Hare. In the women’s undercard, Emily Leyva displayed excellent control and finishing instincts, submitting Claire Butterfield with an Armbar.

Submission victories played a pivotal role at Who’s Number One 30, with several matches concluding before the final bell. Sara Galvao and Emily Leyva both secured wins via Armbar in their respective women’s bouts, demonstrating high-level finishing ability and technical precision. In the Absolute Grand Prix, Dante Leon advanced from the quarter-finals with a decisive Rear Naked Choke against Pat Shahgholi, while Declan Moody submitted Justin Michael using a well-executed Choke. These submission finishes highlighted the event’s technical diversity, with armbar and choke variations proving especially effective among the competitors. The emphasis on submission-oriented grappling underscored the evolving tactical landscape of high-level no-gi competition.