26-year-old Mayssa Bastos has once again proved her dominance in a BJJ event. Bastos won her fifth career title and took to her Instagram to share the news with the fans. She wrote, “This one is a really special one. It is not just about the title and medal, it is also about the journey, and what a journey it has been.”

She further stated, “I overcame a lot of challenges, pushed my limits, and broke my own records. I don’t have enough words right now but this is an unforgettable moment and I’m not even close to be done yet, I will continue to strive to be the best version of myself and known as one of the best female jiu jitsu grapplers in history. I truly appreciate all the love and support from you all.” Fans took notice of the news and shared their views on the whole. 

Five-time world champion Mayssa Bastos gets credit from the fans for her achievement 

The energy in the Pyramid was electrifying for the 28th edition of the IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. The number of matches scheduled was 352 black belt matches, making it the biggest event ever recorded. Coming into the event, Bastos had already won four world titles and was the clear-cut favorite for the event. She proved her dominance by winning the first two matches by submission. The 26-year-old then turned up for the finals and won the clash via points. She now holds five world titles, which is a rare feat for any fighter to achieve. 

The fans seemed super excited about the achievement and took to social media to congratulate her. Winning five titles is indeed worth a round of applause and one user took out time to appreciate her, “You are amazing”. One user seemed super impressed with the 26-year-old and commented, “Jiu Jitsu Hero!”. Winning five world titles is one of the hardest things for a fighter and one user reminded everyone about it, “You rule!!!”. Another user appreciated the champion and commented, “Congrats champ”. Winning five world titles has put her on the top of the table and one user termed her, ‘The Best’. 

Bastos is now ready for her upcoming challenge at ONE Fight Night 24 against Danielle Kelly. Let us take a look at the details of the fight. 

Who do you think will win the fight between Mayssa Bastos and Danielle Kelly? 

ONE Women’s Atomweight Submission Grappling World Champion Danielle Kelly will face her hardest opponent to date at ONE Fight Night 24. Kelly is currently on a four-fight winning streak, but will have her work cut out against the Brazilian ground specialist. Bastos has won 115 fights in her career and is in red-hot form after clinching her fifth world title. The title will be on the line and the American grappling star will be desperate to prove that she deserves to hold the title.

The Brazilian’s impressive run has already made her a favorite for the clash. Bastos will look to dominate Kelly when they meet at ONE Fight Night 24. However, her opponent is also confident about her chances in the fight and has come up with a plan. During a recent interview, she shared her plans and said, “It’s going to be a pretty competitive matchup. I know she’s competing in ADCC in the next two weeks, so my goal is try to break her so she’s not able to compete. But I want to prove myself, as always.” 

Can Kelly stop the five-time world champion in her next fight? Let us know your prediction in the comments below.