Bia Mesquita, the highly decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion, made her much-anticipated MMA debut on June 15 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, at the Spaten Fight Night event. Facing Jorgina “Jojo” Ramos in a bantamweight bout, Mesquita showcased her world-class grappling skills, securing a first-round submission victory.
The bout began with both competitors cautiously feeling each other out. Ramos, known for her boxing and kickboxing background, attempted to keep the action standing. However, Mesquita’s superior grappling skills quickly came into play as she secured a takedown and established dominant position.
Once on the ground, Mesquita demonstrated why she is considered one of the best grapplers in the world. She methodically worked her way to mount, nullifying Ramos’ attempts to create space or escape. From the mount, Mesquita unleashed several punches, forcing Ramos to give up her back in an attempt to avoid further damage.
Seizing the opportunity, Mesquita swiftly locked in a rear-naked choke. Despite Ramos’ efforts to defend, Mesquita’s technique was flawless, and she forced the tap with just over two minutes remaining in the first round.
This victory marks an impressive start to Mesquita’s MMA career. Her seamless transition from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to MMA has already caught the attention of fight fans worldwide. The win over Ramos, who had previously fought to a majority draw in her last MMA bout, further solidifies Mesquita’s potential in the sport.
Mesquita’s debut was part of a star-studded Spaten Fight Night card, which featured a boxing match between MMA legends Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen in the main event.
As she continues her journey with American Top Team in Florida, the MMA world will undoubtedly be watching closely to see what this Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu phenom accomplishes next in her burgeoning MMA career.
