Multiple jiu-jitsu champion Bia Mesquita begins preparations to face 'Russian Round' in her UFC debut

Bia Mosque She holds the record for most jiu-jitsu titles and is an LFA champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @biamesquitajj

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Living a great moment in her recently started MMA career, the multiple jiu-jitsu champion and owner of the LFA bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg), Bia Mosque has begun preparing for her UFC debut. Undefeated in the sport, the American Top Team representative is sharpening her weapons with the aim of facing Irina Alekseeva when she steps into the octagon for the first time. This information was obtained firsthand by SUPER FIGHTS.

Although she doesn't have a contract for the fight yet, it has been confirmed that the Brazilian is looking forward to facing off against the popularly known 'Russian Ronda'. The location and date for the potential fight have not been revealed.

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Still participating in the live broadcast on the MMA Hoje channel, which took place this Monday (28), Marcos 'Parrumpinha', coach of Bia Mosque, revealed that his pupil is already officially signed by the organization and that he is just waiting for the contract to be sent for 'the fight he already wanted his athlete to have in the Ultimate'.

Bia Mosque alongside Marco Parrumpa (right), Leticia Ribeiro (left) and Macarrão dos Santos. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @biamesquitajj

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Bia Mesquita x Irina Aleeksiva

Bia Mosque (left) prepares to face Irina Alekseeva (dir). Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER FIGHTS

At 34, Bia is a ten-time jiu-jitsu world champion, a record holder in her category. In addition to the world championships, she also won first place at the Pan American, European Open, and Brazilian Open. Since moving to MMA, she has five wins, all of them via the fast track. In her last appearance, Mesquita captured the LFA bantamweight belt.

More experienced in MMA, Irina has a record of five wins and three losses since her professional debut in 2019. Signed by the UFC two years ago, 'Ronda Russa' has not yet managed to string together a winning streak and has only one appearance with her arm raised in the octagon, while in the last two she was defeated by unanimous decision of the judges.

I can confirm that the multiple jiu-jitsu champion and LFA champion, Bia Mosque, is preparing to face Irina Alekseeva in his UFC debut

Despite the start of training, the contract has not yet been sent to the Brazilian company.

So far, I have not received a response from the Russian team. pic.twitter.com/EYmeRSHEyz

— Léo Guimaraes (@leoguimaraesmma) July 30, 2025