Nicholas Meregali and Vagner Rocha will conflict in a heavyweight submission-only match in the principle occasion of WNO 23.
FloGrappling’s Who’s Quantity One (WNO) is about to return to motion on Friday, Could 10, and the promotion has formally introduced a headlining attraction for the occasion.
The primary occasion of WNO 23 will see Nicholas Meregali put his undefeated WNO report on the road in opposition to multiple-time ADCC medalist Vagner Rocha in an intriguing heavyweight tilt.
FloGrappling introduced the matchup on Instagram.
Meregali vs. Rocha
A multiple-time IBJJF gi world champion, Meregali has been largely dominant since transitioning to no-gi competitors in 2022. Underneath the tutelage of New Wave head coach John Danaher, the Brazilian earned second within the absolute division on the 2022 ADCC World Championships and boasts notable victories over ADCC champions Felipe Pena, Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu, Matheus Diniz, and Kaynan Duarte.
For his half, Rocha is likely one of the most skilled opponents on the scene at this time. At 41 years previous, he’s nonetheless among the many planet’s high no-gi athletes, proudly owning latest spectacular victories over the likes of Meregali’s New Wave teammate Luke Griffith, IBJJF world champion Fellipe Andrew, and high gentle heavyweight Pedro Marinho.
Rocha will definitely have his palms full in opposition to Meregali, who’s wanting like the game’s high heavyweight competitor in the meanwhile. Nevertheless, Rocha’s gritty wrestling, deep fuel tank, and refusal to simply accept any place may give Meregali issues, significantly if the 15-minute match drags into the later minutes.
The remainder of WNO 23
The promotion has additionally just lately introduced quite a few different compelling matchups for the occasion, together with the return of ADCC champion and former WNO champion Diogo “Baby Shark” Reis in opposition to Shay Montague, two-time ADCC champion JT Torres in opposition to B-Workforce standout Nicky Ryan, and up to date ADCC Trials winner Jasmine Rocha in opposition to Emily Ferreira.
Take a look at the present WNO 23 lineup beneath.
- Nicholas Meregali vs. Vagner Rocha (heavyweight)
- Mica Galvao vs. Tommy Langaker (WNO welterweight championship)
- Felipe Pena vs. Rafael Lovato Jr. (heavyweight)
- JT Torres vs. Nicky Ryan (welterweight)
- Jasmine Rocha vs. Emily Ferreira (bantamweight)
- Diogo Reis vs. Shay Montague (featherweight)
The way to watch: WNO 23: Nicholas Meregali vs. Vagner Rocha takes place on Friday, Could 10, and can air stay on FloGrappling (subscription required).
