Sebastian Rodriguez said earlier this year that he wanted "the toughest matches" and now the former IBJJF World Champion has one at WNO 19 when he faces Oliver Taza at Tezos WNO: Meregali vs. Duarte. 

It's a rematch from the 2022 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships.

Rodriguez is part of a stacked card and will take on Taza in the undercard of the Austin, Texas event that also features Nicholas Meregali, Kanyan Duarte, Felipe Pena and Nicky Ryan. 

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One-half the co-main event is Meregali facing Duarte in a heavyweight bout.

Meregali made quick work of Pedro Marinho in the last WNO event in May, but now faces Duarte, the 2022 ADCC World Champion in the light heavyweight division. Duarte won gold in the super-heavyweight division at the 2023 IBJJF European Championships.

Meanwhile, the other main event is Jasmine Rocha challenging for the WNO Flyweight title against champion Ffion Davies. 

Rodriguez, 27, is making his WNO debut against a WNO veteran. Colvin is competing in his third WNO event. 

Here's what to know about Sebastian Rodriguez. 

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Where Is Sebastian Rodriguez Ranked?

In the latest No-Gi 185 pound rankings, Rodriguez was ranked No.10 in the world. Taza was ranked 11th.

Sebastian Rodriguez Trains With Unity Jiu-Jitsu School In New York City

Rodriguez, from Costa Rica, trains with Unity Jiu Jitsu School in New York. Unity was founded by Murilo Santana.

Sebastian Rodriguez is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion

Rodriguez won the 2022 IBJJF World Championship No-Gi in 2022 and the 2022 IBJJF Pan Championships.

What BJJ Belt Is Sebastian Rodriguez? 

Rodriguez is a Black Belt. 

Sebastian Rodriguez vs. Oliver Taza A Rematch Of IBJJ Worlds Match

They fought before at black belt with Rodriguez winning a close match on tie-breaking criteria.

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WNO: Meregali vs. Duarte Full Card

• Main Event: Nicholas Meregali vs Kaynan Duarte | Heavyweight bout
• Co-Main Event: Ffion Davies (c) vs Jasmine Rocha | Flyweight title bout

Main Card:

• Dante Leon vs Ethan Crelinsten | Lightweight title bout
• Felipe Pena vs Haisam Rida | Heavyweight bout
• Nicky Ryan vs Rene Sousa | Welterweight bout
• Andrew Tackett vs Troy Russell | Welterweight Bout

Undercard:

• Sebastian Rodriguez vs Oliver Taza | Middleweight bout
• Ben Eddy vs Carlos Henrique | Featherweight bout
• Helena Crevar vs Healy Dayan | Featherweight bout
• Achilles Rocha vs JB Bechtloff | Middleweight bout

How To Watch WNO: Nicholas Meregali vs. Kanyan Durate On FloGrappling

The next Tezos WNO event is Aug. 10 in Austin, Texas at the Palmer Events Center. 

The co-main event of Nicholas Meregali vs. Kanan Durate is a no-gi match. The card also includes Felipe Pena, Nicky Ryan and more. Tezos WNO: Meregali vs. Durate will stream on FloGrappling and the FloSports app. 

Replays of the matches will be available on both platforms.