Beatriz Mesquita

Grappling career Early career Beatriz de Oliveira Mesquita 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. 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. 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. 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.

Mesquita faced Jennifer Maia in the main event of ADXC 3 on March 2, 2024. She won the match by submission.

Mesquita was invited to compete in the under 65 kg division of the 2024 ADCC World Championship. 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. 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.

Mixed martial arts career Early career and Legacy Fighting Alliance Mesquita 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. Mesquita announced on September 30, 2023 that she was going to be training at American Top Team.

Mesquita made her professional MMA debut against Jorgina Ramos at Spaten Fight Night on June 15, 2024. She won the fight by submission in the first round.

Mesquita faced Shannel Butler at LFA 194 on October 18, 2024. She won the fight by submission in the first round.

Mesquita then faced Fernanda Araujo at LFA 198 on December 7, 2024. She won the match by submission in the second round.

Mesquita faced Hope Chase at LFA 203 on March 6, 2025. She won the fight by disqualification in the second round.

Mesquita faced Sierra Dinwoodie for the vacant LFA Women's Bantamweight Championship on June 20, 2025, at LFA 211. She won the title via technical knockout in round two.

Ultimate Fighting Championship On July 30, 2025, it was reported that Mesquita had signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She made her debut against Irina Alekseeva on October 11, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 261. She won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round. This fight earned her a Performance of the Night award.

Mesquita faced Montserrat Rendon on March 16, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 269. She won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Mesquita faced Melissa Mullins on June 20, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 279. She won the fight via an armbar submission in the first round.

Personal life In January 2021, she announced being engaged to fellow BJJ competitor Patrick Gaudio after he proposed to her.

Instructor lineage Royler Gracie → Helio Gracie → Royler Gracie → Vini Aieta → Leticia Ribeiro > Beatriz Mesquita UFC Honors Awards 2025: Fan's Choice Debut of the Year Nominee Legacy Fighting Alliance LFA Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time)

Brazilian jiu-jitsu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ADCC World Championship - 1st Place (2017) IBJJF - World Championship - 1st Place (2014** / 2015 / 2016 / 2018 / 2019 / 2021) IBJJF - World Championship No-Gi - 1st Place (2018) IBJJF Pan Championship - 1st Place (2014** / 2015/ 2016) IBJJF European Open - 1st Place (2018) EBI 16 Bantamweights - 1st Place (2018) UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro - 1st Place (2019 / 2021) CBJJ Brazilian Nationals - 1st Place (2019**) UAEJJF Grand Slam, ABD - 1st Place (2017) UAEJJF Grand Slam, RJN - 1st Place (2017) ADCC - 2nd Place (2024*) IBJJF World Championship - 2nd Place (2016* / 2017) IBJJF World Championship No-Gi - 2nd Place (2010*) IBJJF Pan Championship - 2nd Place (2017) ADCC - 3rd Place (2022 / 2024) (*) Absolute (**) Weight and absolute

Mixed martial arts record Win

Melissa Mullins Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Montserrat Rendón Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Irina Alekseeva Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Sierra Dinwoodie TKO (punches) LFA 211

Salamanca, New York, United States Win

Hope Chase DQ (illegal upkick) LFA 203

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Fernanda Araujo Submission (rear-naked choke) LFA 198

Commerce, California, United States Win

Shannel Butler Submission (rear-naked choke) LFA 194

Niagara Falls, New York, United States Win

Jorgina Ramos Submission (rear-naked choke) Spaten Fight Night: Silva vs. Sonnen 3

São Paulo, Brazil