American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu prodigy Helena Crevar will make her highly anticipated ONE Championship debut against decorated grappler Teshya Noelani Alo in a bantamweight submission grappling match at ONE Fight Night 39 on Friday, January 24, at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The 18-year-old Las Vegas native is one of the most promising young talents in martial arts, and she has a chance to showcase her elite technical skills in the first U.S. primetime event of 2026, broadcasting live on Prime Video.
Crevar signed with ONE Championship in July 2025 after establishing herself as a generational talent through championship victories at the highest levels of submission grappling, including her historic silver medal finish at the 2024 ADCC World Championships as the youngest podium finisher at age 17.
Crevar Brings Championship Pedigree to ONE Debut
The teenage sensation trains under legendary coach John Danaher in Austin, Texas, where she relocated at just 15 years old to pursue world-class instruction. Crevar’s dedication to mastering the submission grappling craft paid immediate dividends as she earned her black belt in June 2025 while simultaneously capturing major championship gold across multiple tournaments.
Her impressive trophy case includes the Polaris 70-Kilogram Title in 2024 and the CJI 2 Grand Prix Title in August 2025, demonstrating her ability to defeat premier competition on the sport’s biggest stages.
Crevar’s ADCC World Championships silver medal represents a watershed moment for the young American, as she became the youngest athlete to reach the podium at the prestigious tournament. The historic achievement validated her status as one of submission grappling’s most dangerous competitors regardless of age or experience level.
Hawaiian Star Brings Diverse Martial Arts Background
The 28-year-old Alo presents a formidable challenge for Crevar, bringing a multi-dimensional martial arts background that includes elite-level wrestling and judo credentials. The Honolulu native trains at Island Jiu Jitsu in Hawaii and recently captured three ADCC Open Championships in 2025.
Alo’s decorated wrestling career includes representing Team USA while also earning recognition as a junior national judo champion. The Hawaiian veteran’s diverse grappling foundation provides multiple paths to victory against even the most technical opponents. The experience advantage could prove significant as Alo seeks to derail one of the sport’s most hyped prospects in her promotional debut.
Generational Talent Seeks Statement Victory
Crevar’s ONE Championship debut represents the next chapter in what promises to be a legendary career. The teenager’s combination of technique, finishing instinct, and championship experience positions her as a future star in ONE’s rapidly expanding submission grappling division.
The bantamweight matchup features two elite grapplers with contrasting styles and experience levels colliding on the sport’s biggest global platform. A dominant performance would immediately establish Crevar as a title contender while announcing her arrival among ONE Championship’s submission grappling elite.
ONE Fight Night 39 airs live on Prime Video on Friday, January 24. The action begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The event is free for all Amazon Prime subscribers in the U.S. and Canada.
