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Elisabeth Clay is a black belt competitor representing Ares BJJ. Born on June 10, 2000 in Katy, TX, Clay won the 2017 ADCC Trials as a 16-year-old blue belt although an injury forced her out of the World Championships. Coached by Samir Chantre and Osvaldo "Queixinho" Moizinho, Clay competes both gi and no-gi and is known for her fearsome leg attacks.

  1. WNO Results: Here's Who Won At WNO 27

    WNO Results: Here's Who Won At WNO 27

    Apr 19, 2025

    WNO 27 delivered chaos, legacy shifts, and history in the making.
  2. WNO 27 Full Card. Here's The Lineup For Who's Number One

    WNO 27 Full Card. Here's The Lineup For Who's Number One

    Apr 18, 2025

    Who's Number One returns with a monumental edition as WNO 27 brings together some of the most elite names in grappling for a night of high-stakes matchups.
  3. How To Watch WNO 27 Featuring Duarte Vs. Rodriguez

    How To Watch WNO 27 Featuring Duarte Vs. Rodriguez

    Apr 18, 2025

    WNO 27 is set to take place on April 18 at the Kalahari Resorts Convention Center, and it's one of the competition's best cards to date.
  4. BJJ Fans Should Watch WNO 27: Who's The Next Heavyweight Contender?

    BJJ Fans Should Watch WNO 27: Who's The Next Heavyweight Contender?

    Apr 18, 2025

    WNO 27, taking place on April 18, at the Kalahari Resorts Convention Center, promises to deliver a night full of world-class submission grappling.
  5. Elisabeth Clay vs. Helena Crevar: 5 Things To Know About WNO 27 Match

    Elisabeth Clay vs. Helena Crevar: 5 Things To Know About WNO 27 Match

    Apr 17, 2025

    In a stacked card filled with the best grapplers in the world, including the headlining match being Kaynan Duarte and Nick Rodriguez, when discussing the most intriguing matches, it should not be excluded to the only women on the main card.
  6. Every Grappler On WNO 27 Card All-Time WNO Records

    Every Grappler On WNO 27 Card All-Time WNO Records

    Apr 14, 2025

    WNO 27 is April 18 and Kaynan Duarte and Nick Rodriguez will headline the main event, and many more of the best grapplers worldwide will make for a stacked and exciting card.
  7. WNO 27: Elisabeth Clay defende cinturão dos penas contra Helena Crevar

    WNO 27: Elisabeth Clay defende cinturão dos penas contra Helena Crevar

    Mar 13, 2025

    Marcado para o dia 18 de abril, o Who's Number One 27 traz mais um duelo eletrizante para o seu próximo evento, que acontece no Kalahari Convention Center, na cidade texana de Round Rock. Integrando o card principal do evento, a atual campeã do peso-pena Elisabeth Clay chega com tudo para encarar a talentosa Helena Crevar em duelo que vale o título da categoria.
  8. Elisabeth Clay To Defend WNO Championship Against Helena Crevar At WNO 27

    Elisabeth Clay To Defend WNO Championship Against Helena Crevar At WNO 27

    Mar 13, 2025

    Elisabeth Clay is set to defend her WNO Featherweight Championship against Helena Crevar at WNO 27, April 18th in Round Rock, TX. Clay and Crevar are two of the top women in all of grappling and they will now face off in 15-minute submission only rules to determine who is the best. The evening will be headlined by ADCC Absolute Champion Kaynan Duarte taking on CJI Champion Nick Rodriguez in a heavyweight main event that is the biggest match in WNO history.
  9. UFC Fight Pass Invitational 10 Results: Hugo Taps Rodriguez At FPI 10

    UFC Fight Pass Invitational 10 Results: Hugo Taps Rodriguez At FPI 10

    Mar 7, 2025

    Stay up to date with all the action at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 10 with live updates all through the card, headlined by Victor Hugo vs Nick Rodriguez.
  10. Here Are The Nominees For FloGrappling's 2024 Female Grappler Of The Year

    Here Are The Nominees For FloGrappling's 2024 Female Grappler Of The Year

    Dec 26, 2024

    With 2024 coming to a close, it's time to reflect on one of the biggest years in grappling history. There was so much great action and so many elite athletes putting on incredible performances that we expanded our pool of nominees to eight - eight women who have risen above the field to be nominated for grappler of the year
  11. The Open Class Finals Are Set! Hear From All 4 Black Belt Finalists

    The Open Class Finals Are Set! Hear From All 4 Black Belt Finalists

    Nov 2, 2024

    After an action-packed morning in the absolute, the finals are finally set for the IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championships. In the men's division, it will be Devhonte Johnson of Unity taking on Alehander Mariano of Atos. In the women's division, it's going to be rookie black belt Maria Ruffatto taking on the returning young veteran Elisabeth Clay. We picked up interviews with all four of them right off the mats.
  12. WNO Champion Elisabeth Clay Planning Her Return At No-Gi Pans

    WNO Champion Elisabeth Clay Planning Her Return At No-Gi Pans

    Oct 9, 2024

    Elisabeth Clay is on her way back to the competition mats for the first time this year as the new mother has made her intentions known that she is planning her return at the 2024 IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championships. Clay, a former IBJJF Pan & World No-Gi Champion and the reigning WNO 145lb Champion, welcomed her first child with her husband Danilo Moreira on August 19th.
  13. Elisabeth Clay & Brianna Ste-Marie To Meet at Tezos WNO 20 145 Title Bout

    Elisabeth Clay & Brianna Ste-Marie To Meet at Tezos WNO 20 145 Title Bout

    Sep 1, 2023

    Top grapplers Elisabeth Clay & Brianna Ste-Marie are set to clash for the women's featherweight WNO Championship at Tezos WNO 20: Night of Champions, in a night featuring six championship bouts on the main card. October 1st's bout will mark the first meeting between the two highly credentialed black belts, both known for aggressive, fan-friendly, submission-focused styles.
  14. IBJJF American Nationals Results: Ronaldo, Clay, Elder Win Big In Vegas

    IBJJF American Nationals Results: Ronaldo, Clay, Elder Win Big In Vegas

    Jul 10, 2023

    The IBJJF American Nationals delivered on a great weekend of gi and no-gi competition in Las Vegas, with grappling stars Elisabeth Clay, Ronaldo Junior, Elder Cruz, and Melissa Cueto taking home absolute gold. There were great black belt debuts, a few upsets, and some razor close matchups. CheckMat won both the gi and no-gi team titles, over tough squads from Carlson Gracie and Gracie Barra.
  15. American Nationals Preview: 8 Things To Get Excited About

    American Nationals Preview: 8 Things To Get Excited About

    Jul 5, 2023

    Every year in early July, Americans come together and celebrate the nation with fireworks. I am, of course, referring to IBJJF American Nationals and the dynamic grappling action it brings, as the tournament continues to gain momentum as one of the best mid-majors of the calendar.