Beatriz Mesquita also known as Bia Mesquita[7] is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) competitor with arguably the best competitive record in both Gi and Nogi of all time having won 24 titles at black belt level in the 4 major Gi Championships.[8] With 10 gold medals, as of Worlds 2021, she holds the record for the most IBJJF World Championship titles at black belt level[9] and is a member of the IBJJF Hall of Fame.
Grappling career
editEarly career
editBeatriz de Oliveira Mesquita[7] began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at aged five in 1996, besides jiujitsu she also trained in judo, wrestling and swimming.[10] By the time she was 10 she had won the Brazilian National Junior Championships, three State Championships and several other major tournaments, she was sent to train under BJJ legend Leticia Ribeiro, in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. At 15 she trained in Freestyle wrestling winning a junior state title before dedicating herself to BJJ.[7] She received her brown belt in June 2009 from professor Leticia Ribeiro, while standing on the podium of the World Championship. She went on to receive her black belt in March 2011 again from professor Ribeiro.[1]
Black belt career
editIn 2017 she defeated UFC fighter and 2× World Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Champion Mackenzie Dern in 64 seconds at their first competitive meeting in the Rio Falls Jiu Jitsu open.[11] In June 2018 Mesquita became the Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) Women's Bantamweight Champion submitting Luana Alzuguir in the Semi-final and Bianca Basílio in the final.[12] On 12 December 2021, Mesquita won her 10th world title at the 2021 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship after beating Margot Ciccarelli in the semi-final and Luiza Monteiro in the final.[13] At the 2022 ADCC World Championship Mesquita defeated Mayssa Bastos via points but then lost to Ffion Davies in the semi-finals; Mesquita won bronze after defeating Bianca Basilio by submission.[14]
Mesquita faced Jennifer Maia in the main event of ADXC 3 on March 2, 2024.[15] She won the match by submission.[16]
Mesquita was invited to compete in the under 65kg division of the 2024 ADCC World Championship.[17] She submitted Sula-Mae Lowenthal in the opening round and lost a decision to Ana Carolina Vieira, before beating Brianna Ste-Marie by decision in the third-place match to win the bronze medal.[18] She returned in the women's absolute division, submitting Kendall Reusing and beating Amy Campo by decision before losing to Adele Fornarino in the title to win a silver medal.[19]
Mixed martial arts career
editMesquita announced on April 7, 2023, that she had signed a contract to be represented by First Round Management and would be making her MMA debut shortly.[20] Mesquita announced on September 30, 2023 that she was going to be training at American Top Team.[4]
Mesquita made her professional MMA debut against Jorgina Ramos at Spaten Fight Night on June 15, 2024.[21] She won the fight by submission in the first round.[22]
Mesquita faced Shannel Butler at LFA 194 on October 18, 2024.[23] She won the fight by submission in the first round.[24]
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitive summary
editMajor gi championships:
- 10× World Championship champion
- 7× Pan-American Championship champion
- 4× European Championship champion
- 3× Brazilian Nationals champion
Major Nogi championships:
- 5× World Nogi Championship champion
- 7× Brazilian Nationals Nogi Championship champion
Submission Fighting:
- Bronze medal at the 2022 ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship in the 60 kg category.[14]
- Gold medal at the 2017 ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship in the 60 kg category.[5]
Personal life
editIn January 2021, she announced being engaged to fellow BJJ competitor Patrick Gaudio after he proposed to her.[25]
Instructor lineage
editRoyler Gracie → Vini Aieta → Leticia Ribeiro → Beatriz Mesquita[7]
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 1 match | 1 win | 0 losses |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Jorgina Ramos | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Spaten Fight Night - Silva vs. Sonnen 3 | June 15, 2024 | 1 | 2:31 | São Paulo, Brazil |
References
edit- ^ a b "Beatriz Mesquita Jiu Jitsu". Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- ^ Guilherme Cruz (June 15, 2020). "BJJ legend Bia Mesquita hopes MMA debut leads to UFC, major promotions: 'I'm ready to face all challenges'". mmafighting.com.
- ^ a b "Beatriz "Bia" Mesquita MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog.
- ^ a b Phillips, Sabrina (October 2023). "Bia Mesquita Announces Move To American Top Team". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ a b "ADCC 2017 results: Marcus Almeida, Gabi Garcia take gold, Andre Galvao wins super fight". 25 September 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g "IBJJF Results". Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Beatriz "Bia" Mesquita". BJJ Heroes. 2011-04-10.
- ^ "Beatriz Mesquita Eying Sixth World Title For Her Collection Of Gold Medals". 19 May 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- ^ "Bia Mesquita Is A Ten Time World Champion!". www.flograppling.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ^ "Beatriz "Bia" Mesquita". www.fighterinterviews.com.
- ^ "BJJ star Bia Mesquita talks win over Mackenzie Dern, possible transition to MMA". 5 April 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- ^ "LIVE – EBI 16 RESULTS – THE FEMALE BANTAMWEIGHTS". 24 June 2018. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
- ^ "International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation -". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
- ^ a b Stein, Liam (2022-09-17). "Live Updates & Results – 2022 ADCC World Championships". FloGrappling.
- ^ "ADXC 3: Beatriz Mesquita And Jennifer Maia Lead The Grappling Main Event". Jitsmagazine. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ "ADXC 3 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. 3 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Full Updated Competitor List Of Every Athlete Invited To ADCC 2024". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "ADCC 2024 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "ADCC 2024 Absolute Divisions Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ Blackett, Todd (9 April 2023). "Bia Mesquita Signs With First Round Management For MMA Debut". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ d, Diogo (26 May 2024). "Beatriz 'Bia' Mesquita Set For MMA Debut At Spaten Fight Night". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ Burne, Kathrine. "Beatriz 'Bia' Mesquita Dominates In Flawless MMA Debut At Spaten Fight Night". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ Burne, Kathrine. "Beatriz 'Bia' Mesquita Set For Second MMA Fight At LFA 194". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Jones, Phil. "Beatriz 'Bia' Mesquita Moves To 2-0 In MMA With Another Finish At LFA 194". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "Beatriz "Bia" Mesquita And Patrick Gaudio Get Engaged". 5 January 2021.