Bia Mosque debut at UFC Rio, on October 11. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @biamesquitajj
Reference and record holder in the world of jiu-jitsu, Bia Mosque She arrived in MMA in 2024 and, having trained with American Top Team, the Brazilian is undefeated after five fights in the sport. Even while preparing for her first step in the sport, the fighter already imagined that she would perform on the biggest stages, such as the UFC.
In a post published in January 2023, the ten-time champion of the gentle art predicted that fans would celebrate her presence at a UFC event held in Rio de Janeiro. More than two years later, her prophecy came true: Bia Mosque will debut in the Ultimate on October 11th, the date that marks the arrival of the octagon in the Marvelous City again.
"After UFC Rio returns, I can't stop imagining the day my picture will be plastered on the Christ statue and the crowd will be chanting my name in the arena. I'm getting more and more excited about this transition to MMA," Bia declared on her official X account.
At 34 years old, the fighter will compete in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg) and her first fight, as learned firsthand by SUPER FIGHTS, will be against Irina Alekseeva, better known as 'Russian Round'. On her social media, the fighter celebrated the opportunity she received and promised a show to fans who attend the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
Bia Mosque alongside Marco Parrumpa (right), Leticia Ribeiro (left) and Macarrão dos Santos. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @biamesquitajj
A former LFA champion, Bia has had a stellar record since moving to MMA. In all five of her fights, the Brazilian has triumphed quickly, utilizing ground dominance with traumatic strikes and submissions over her opponents.
After the return of UFC Rio, I can't stop imagining the day of having my photo printed on the Christ and the crowd shouting my name in the arena. Every day I get more excited about this transition to MMA.
— BIA MESQUITA (@biamesquitajj) January 22, 2023
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