BEATRIZ MESQUITA

Beatriz Mesquita is a Brazilian athlete who joined professional mixed martial arts in 2024 following a legendary career in submission grappling. An IBJJF Hall of Fame inductee and black belt student of Leticia Ribeiro, she previously earned many world titles on the mats. After competing for the Legacy Fighting Alliance, she signed with the UFC to showcase her primary skills in elite grappling. Most of her professional victories have come by way of submission, establishing her reputation as a formidable force on the ground.

Entering her matchup at the February 2026 event, Mesquita carries an unblemished professional record of five wins and zero losses. Her recent streak includes a June 2025 technical knockout victory over Sierra Dinwoodie and a disqualification win against Hope Chase earlier that year. She also secured three consecutive rear-naked choke submissions between June and December of 2024.