Beatriz Mesquita facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Beatriz Mesquita
Born	(1991-04-07) 7 April 1991 (age 34)
Other names	"Bia" Mesquita
Residence	Florida, United States
Nationality	Brazilian
Height	5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
Division	Peso Leve (Lightweight) (BJJ) Bantamweight (MMA)
Style	Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Team	Gracie Humaita (BJJ) American Top Team (2023–present)
Trainer	Leticia Ribeiro
Rank	2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Leticia Ribeiro
Years active	2023–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total	5
Wins	5
By knockout	1
By submission	3
By disqualification	1
Losses	0
Medal record Representing  Brazil Submission Wrestling ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship Gold 2017 Espoo, Finland –60kg Bronze 2022 Nevada, USA –60kg Bronze 2024 Nevada, USA –65kg Silver 2024 Nevada, USA Absolute Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship Gold 2012 California, USA –64kg Gold 2013 California, USA Absolute Gold 2013 California, USA –64kg Gold 2014 California, USA Absolute Gold 2014 California, USA –64kg Gold 2015 California, USA –64kg Gold 2016 California, USA –64kg Gold 2018 California, USA –64kg Gold 2019 California, USA –64kg Gold 2021 California, USA –64kg Pan American Championship Gold 2011 California, USA –64kg Gold 2012 California, USA –64kg Gold 2014 California, USA Absolute Gold 2014 California, USA –64kg Gold 2015 California, USA –64kg Gold 2016 California, USA –64kg Gold 2018 California, USA –64kg Gold 2018 California, USA Absolute European Championship Gold 2010 Lisbon, Portugal Absolute Gold 2010 Lisbon, Portugal –69kg Gold 2017 Lisbon, Portugal –64kg Gold 2018 Lisbon, Portugal –64kg Brazilian National Championship Gold 2017 Sao Paulo, Brazil –64kg Gold 2019 Sao Paulo, Brazil –69kg Gold 2019 Sao Paulo, Brazil Absolute Worlds Nogi Championship Gold 2010 California, USA –61.5 kg Gold 2011 California, USA –61.5 kg Gold 2012 California, USA –61.5 kg Gold 2018 California, USA –66.5 kg Gold 2018 California, USA Absolute Brazilian Nationals Nogi Championship Gold 2009 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil –61.5 kg Gold 2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Absolute Gold 2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil –61.5 kg Gold 2014 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Absolute Gold 2014 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil –66.5 kg Gold 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Absolute Gold 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil –66.5 kg

Beatriz Mesquita, also known as Bia Mesquita, is a super successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) athlete from Brazil. She is famous for having one of the best competitive records ever in both Gi (wearing the traditional uniform) and Nogi (without the uniform) competitions. Bia has won an amazing 24 titles at the black belt level in the four biggest Gi championships. She holds the record for the most IBJJF World Championship titles at black belt, with 10 gold medals as of 2021. She is also a member of the IBJJF Hall of Fame, which is a huge honor!

Bia's Grappling Journey

Starting Young

Beatriz de Oliveira Mesquita started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu when she was just five years old in 1996. Besides BJJ, she also practiced judo, wrestling, and swimming. By the time she was 10, she had already won many big competitions. These included the Brazilian National Junior Championships and three State Championships.

Because of her talent, she was sent to train with the famous BJJ legend Leticia Ribeiro in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. At 15, she even trained in Freestyle wrestling and won a junior state title. After that, she decided to focus completely on BJJ. She earned her brown belt in June 2009 from Professor Leticia Ribeiro. She received it while standing on the podium at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. She then earned her black belt in March 2011, also from Professor Ribeiro.

Black Belt Success

In 2017, Bia had an exciting match against UFC fighter Mackenzie Dern. Bia won in just 64 seconds! In June 2018, Mesquita became the Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) Women's Bantamweight Champion. She won by submitting her opponents in the semi-final and final matches.

On December 12, 2021, Bia won her 10th world title at the 2021 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. She beat Margot Ciccarelli in the semi-final and Luiza Monteiro in the final. At the 2022 ADCC World Championship, Bia won against Mayssa Bastos. She then lost to Ffion Davies in the semi-finals. However, Bia still won a bronze medal by defeating Bianca Basilio.

Bia faced Jennifer Maia at ADXC 3 on March 2, 2024. She won this match by submission. In 2024, Bia was invited to compete in the under 65 kg division of the 2024 ADCC World Championship. She won a bronze medal there. She also competed in the women's absolute division, where she earned a silver medal.

Mixed Martial Arts Career

Bia Mesquita decided to try a new challenge: Mixed martial arts (MMA). On April 7, 2023, she announced she had signed a contract to start her MMA journey. On September 30, 2023, she shared that she would be training at American Top Team, a well-known gym.

Bia made her first professional MMA fight against Jorgina Ramos on June 15, 2024. She won the fight by submission in the first round. She continued her winning streak, beating Shannel Butler on October 18, 2024, and Fernanda Araujo on December 7, 2024, both by submission. On March 6, 2025, she won against Hope Chase by disqualification. Most recently, on June 20, 2025, Bia won the vacant LFA Women's Bantamweight Championship by TKO against Sierra Dinwoodie.

Bia's Amazing Achievements

Here are some of Bia Mesquita's biggest wins in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:

• Major Gi Championships:

* 10 times World Champion * 7 times Pan-American Champion * 4 times European Champion * 3 times Brazilian Nationals Champion

• Major Nogi Championships:

* 5 times World Nogi Champion * 7 times Brazilian Nationals Nogi Champion

• Submission Fighting:

* Gold medal at the 2017 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship * Bronze medal at the 2022 ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship * Bronze medal at the 2024 ADCC World Championship * Silver medal at the 2024 ADCC World Championship (Absolute division)

Personal Life

In January 2021, Bia announced that she got engaged to another BJJ competitor, Patrick Gaudio.

Instructor Lineage

This shows how Bia Mesquita learned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from her teachers: Royler Gracie → Vini Aieta → Leticia Ribeiro → Beatriz Mesquita

Mixed Martial Arts Record