WNO 27 is shaping up to be the best for the promotion after putting together an entertaining and stacked card that will be on full display on April 18 in Round Rock, Texas at Kalahari Resort.

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The main card features the likes of Victor Hugo, Luke Griffith, Xande Ribeiro, Richie Martinez, Elisabeth Clay, Helena Crevar, etc. who are ready to give the audience the best show possible while fighting to come out against one another.

Even though Clay vs. Crevar is the only title match on the card, another is the most must-see battle of the night.

Kaynan Duarte and Nick Rodriguez is that match, and before the two head into the bout, check out these five things to know.

How To Watch WNO 27

• WNO 27 is set to be streamed live and archived on FloGrappling and the FloSports app.

1. Kaynan Duarte vs. Nicky Rod Has High Hopes

• This match was announced near the conclusion of WNO 26, and fans immediately expressed excitement.
• Going into the event, it earned the title of the biggest match in WNO history.
• Certainly, fans expect Duarte and Rodriguez to put on an unforgettable show, and judging by both grapplers' past, they should not be disappointed.

2. WNO 27 Is Chapter 3 Between These Grapplers

• There is more at stake in this battle other than the hype, as this will be the third time Duarte and Rodriguez are going at it.
• Nick has to be under pressure, losing both previous contests to Duarte in 2019.
• However, those past meetings may not serve as a preview of what will happen this time as both Duarte and Rodriguez have improved and are different competitors from six years ago.

3. These Competitors Are Relentless Around Head/Neck Area

• In a sport such as grappling, you can't succeed if you're scared to put opponents.
• Throughout their careers, these grapplers have never had that problem, as Durante and Rodriguez have built a reputation of choking out anyone who stands in their way.
• Obviously, when competing in the Heavyweight division, brutal moves are required to put someone away. Duarte has collected 32 submission wins with any form of a chokehold, while Rodriguez has 11 out of his 17 submissions.

4. Both Are At The Top Of Their Game

• Another element that adds to the excitement of this match is how both of these grapplers are at the top.
• Kaynan Duarte won double gold at the ADCC World Championships after gathering eight wins, seven of which were submissions. Dante Leon was the only competitor who did not get submitted.
• On the other hand, Nick Rodriguez is coming off as the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational champion and has won the grand prize of $1 million.

5. The WNO Records For Kaynan Duarte And Nick Rodriguez Are Night and Day

• After mentioning these similarities, it is more important to discuss these two differences.
• In the short history of the Who's Number One promotion, it has not been kind to Nick Rodriguez. He holds a 1-3 record in WNO, losing three straight by referee decision after winning the first appearance by referee decision.
• Duarte is 4-2, defeating Roberto Jimenez by decision at WNO 25. In his most recent match in WNO, he has only one submission win, but both of his losses have come by submission. Regardless of all these facts about the history of these grapplers, something has to give when the two collide for the third time in Round Rock, Texas.

How To Buy Tickets For WNO 27

• Tickets for WNO 27 can be purchased here on the behalf of FloSports

When Is WNO 27?

• Who's Number One (WNO) will have its 27th event on April 18 in Round Rock, Texas.

WNO 27 Main Card Career Records At WNO

• Kaynan Duarte: 4-2
• Nick Rodriguez: 1-3
• Victor Hugo: 2-0
• Luke Griffith: 3-0
• Elisabeth Clay: 4-3
• Helena Crevar: 2-0
• Andrew Tackett: 4-0
• Fabyury Khrysthyan: 1-0
• Owen Jones: 1-0
• Julian Espinosa: 1-0
• Xande Ribeiro: N/A
• Richie Martinez: N/A

WNO 27: Duarte vs Rodriguez Main Card

• Heavyweight Main Event - Kaynan Duarte vs Nick Rodriguez
• Heavyweight Bout - Victor Hugo vs Luke Griffith
• WNO Featherweight Championship Bout - Elisabeth Clay vs Helena Crevar
• Welterweight Bout - Andrew Tackett vs Fabyury Khrysthyan
• Lightweight Bout - Owen Jones vs Julian Espinosa
• Light Heavyweight Bout - Xande Ribeiro vs Richie Martinez

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