Brazil

Bia Mesquita is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend and emerging mixed martial artist from Brazil. Over her illustrious career, Mesquita has amassed 24 black belt titles across the four major Gi championships, including a record 10 IBJJF World Championship golds, and an ADCC gold medal in 2017. In 2024, she transitioned to MMA, where she has maintained an undefeated record, capturing the LFA bantamweight title and earning a UFC debut scheduled for October 2025 in Rio de Janeiro.