Beatriz Mesquita

Beatriz Mesquita
Born (1991-04-07) 7 April 1991 (age 33)[1]
Other names"Bia" Mesquita
ResidenceFlorida, United States[2]
NationalityBrazilian
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)[3]
DivisionPeso Leve (Lightweight) (BJJ)
Bantamweight (MMA)
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
TeamGracie Humaita (BJJ)
American Top Team (2023–present)[4]
TrainerLeticia Ribeiro
Rank2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Leticia Ribeiro
Years active2023–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total1
Wins1
By submission1
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Submission Wrestling
ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2017 Espoo, Finland –60kg[5]
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Nevada, USA –60kg
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Nevada, USA –65kg
Silver medal – second place 2024 Nevada, USA Absolute
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[6]
World Championship[6]
Gold medal – first place 2012 California, USA –64kg
Gold medal – first place 2013 California, USA Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2013 California, USA –64kg
Gold medal – first place 2014 California, USA Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2014 California, USA –64kg
Gold medal – first place 2015 California, USA –64kg
Gold medal – first place 2016 California, USA –64kg
Gold medal – first place 2018 California, USA –64kg
Gold medal – first place 2019 California, USA –64kg
Gold medal – first place 2021 California, USA –64kg
Pan American Championship[6]
Gold medal – first place 2011 California, USA –64kg
Gold medal – first place 2012 California, USA –64kg
Gold medal – first place 2014 California, USA Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2014 California, USA –64kg
Gold medal – first place 2015 California, USA –64kg
Gold medal – first place 2016 California, USA –64kg
Gold medal – first place 2018 California, USA –64kg
Gold medal – first place 2018 California, USA Absolute
European Championship[6]
Gold medal – first place 2010 Lisbon, Portugal Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2010 Lisbon, Portugal –69kg
Gold medal – first place 2017 Lisbon, Portugal –64kg
Gold medal – first place 2018 Lisbon, Portugal –64kg
Brazilian National Championship[6]
Gold medal – first place 2017 Sao Paulo, Brazil –64kg
Gold medal – first place 2019 Sao Paulo, Brazil –69kg
Gold medal – first place 2019 Sao Paulo, Brazil Absolute
Worlds Nogi Championship[6]
Gold medal – first place 2010 California, USA –61.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2011 California, USA –61.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2012 California, USA –61.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2018 California, USA –66.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2018 California, USA Absolute
Brazilian Nationals Nogi Championship[6]
Gold medal – first place 2009 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil –61.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil –61.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2014 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2014 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil –66.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil –66.5 kg

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.

  1. ^ "Beatriz Mesquita Jiu Jitsu". Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Beatriz "Bia" Mesquita MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference jits23 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "ADCC 2017 results: Marcus Almeida, Gabi Garcia take gold, Andre Galvao wins super fight". 25 September 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g "IBJJF Results". Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  7. ^ "Beatriz "Bia" Mesquita". BJJ Heroes. 2011-04-10.
  8. ^ "Beatriz Mesquita Eying Sixth World Title For Her Collection Of Gold Medals". 19 May 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  9. ^ "Bia Mesquita Is A Ten Time World Champion!". www.flograppling.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.