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	1
Wins	1
By submission	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 famous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) athlete from Brazil. She is known for having one of the best records in BJJ history. She has won many championships in both Gi (with the traditional uniform) and Nogi (without the uniform) styles.

Bia has won 24 major titles as a black belt. She holds the record for the most IBJJF World Championship titles at the black belt level, with 10 gold medals. This amazing achievement has earned her a spot in the IBJJF Hall of Fame.

Bia Mesquita's Amazing Career

Starting Young in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Beatriz Mesquita started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu when she was only five years old in 1996. Besides BJJ, she also learned 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 a BJJ legend, Leticia Ribeiro, in Rio de Janeiro. When she was 15, she also trained in Freestyle wrestling and won a junior state title. Soon after, she decided to focus completely on BJJ. She earned her brown belt in June 2009. She received her black belt in March 2011, both from her teacher, Leticia Ribeiro.

Her Black Belt Success

As a black belt, Bia Mesquita continued to dominate. In 2017, she quickly defeated UFC fighter Mackenzie Dern in just 64 seconds. In June 2018, Bia won the Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) Women's Bantamweight Championship. She won by making her opponents give up 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 two tough opponents to achieve this milestone. At the 2022 ADCC World Championship, she won a bronze medal. She showed her skill by winning against Mayssa Bastos and Bianca Basílio.

In 2024, Bia continued to compete. She won a match at ADXC 3 by submission. She also earned a bronze medal in the under 65 kg division at the 2024 ADCC World Championship. Later, she won a silver medal in the women's absolute division at the same event.

Mixed Martial Arts Journey

In 2023, Bia Mesquita announced she would start a new challenge: Mixed martial arts (MMA). This means fighting using different styles like striking and grappling. She joined American Top Team, a famous training center, to prepare.

Bia had her first professional MMA fight on June 15, 2024. She won by making her opponent give up in the first round. She continued her winning streak in October and December 2024, winning both fights by submission in the first or second round.

Bia's Top Achievements

Bia Mesquita has won many titles throughout her career. Here are some of her biggest wins:

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 Achievements

• Gold medal at the 2017 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship (60 kg category)
• Bronze medal at the 2022 ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship (60 kg category)

Personal Life

In January 2021, Bia Mesquita got engaged to Patrick Gaudio, who is also a BJJ competitor.

How Bia Learned Jiu-Jitsu

Bia Mesquita's training path, called her instructor lineage, shows how she learned from top masters: Royler Gracie → Vini Aieta → Leticia Ribeiro → Beatriz Mesquita

Mixed Martial Arts Record