Brenda Larissa - Elite BJJ Fighter

1. Brenda Larissa Details

2. Brenda Larissa Biography

2.1. Who is Brenda Larissa?

Brenda Larissa, Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and World Champion, whose lineage meets with the great BJJ fighters like Michael Langhi and Fabio Gurgel. She also learned from Mesquite Galvao while she was representing the Alliance team. She is recognized as a pro-BJJ athlete as she has earned titles in many famous events like IBJJF, UAE, and UAEJJF. Branda is also famous for her challenging approach towards open weight class.

2.2. Brenda Larissa Early Career in BJJ

Brenda Larissa was born in Brazil, (Amazonas), on February 9, 1999. Brenda Larissa could not resist falling in love with Jiu-Jitsu and started the practice at the age of 10.

She received her early training from the great jiu-Jitsu fighter and mentor Melquiai Galvao, who helped her and trained her enough to be successful in international competitions and she was able to secure the Galvão’s athlete’s sponsorship.

2.3. Brenda Larissa Got a Visa Refusal from US Embassy

Brenda was very upset over the US visa rejection in 2016 as she could not participate in the  World Jiu-Jitsu Championship which was about to be held in California.

Brenda Larissa remarks over the rejection of her visa:

“Every dream has its obstacles and the mind is no different.
Brenda did not lose heart and devoted her full attention, time, and devotion to the Brazilian nationals and successfully won the title.

After that, Brenda Larisa got the titles in Rosterweight, Absolute weight category. In the coming year, Brenda's struggles bore fruit and finally, the US Embassy accepted her visa application.

2.4. Brenda Larissa Color Belt Achievements

Brenda's passion for Jiu-Jitsu and hard work was revealed to the world and she earned a scholarship to train with the world-class training center “ Alliance Academy. Brenda accepted this offer immediately and moved to Sao Paulo in 2017 as a purple belt to reunite with the senior management team.

2.5. Black Belt Achievement of Brenda Larissa

Brenda's training under legends like Fabio Gurgel, Micael Langhi, Fernandes, and Fernando. Andrade Reis polished her BJJ techniques which helped her to jump the ladder and secure top positions as a colored belt. Finally, she was promoted to Black Belt in 2019.

2.6. Brenda Started Giving Coaching Classes in Melqui

Brenda decided to move to Manaus and started BJJ techniques at Melquit coaching center.  She also accepted affiliation with the “Fight Sports Team” which later raised the powerful BJJ team in Miami.

3. Brenda Larissa Historic Fights

3.1. Brenda Larrisa Vs. Martyna Iwat

Both Brenda Larrisa and Martyna showcased the skilled BJJ game. Brenda was dominant from the start of the fight. She easily wiped the Iwat and got the dominant position whenever she wanted.

Martyna attempted foot lock submission, and side chokes but in vain. Brenda Larrisa got 2 points and she retained them at the end of the fight.

3.2. Brenda Larissa Vs. Jessica Dantas

Jessica Dantas started the fight with great zeal and a winning spirit. She was aggressive and swift in defending against attacks of Brenda. Jessica seemed to struggle after a few minutes while Brenda continued to look for points and hunt for submission.

Finally Brenda got the back of Jessica and applied the collar choke. Jessca tried to resist the choke but she had to tap out. Brenda won the bout by submission.

4. Main Achievements (Colored Belts)

Year	Event	Belt	Position
2017	IBJJF World Championship	Blue	1st place
2018	IBJJF World Championship	Purple	1st place
2019	IBJJF South American Championship	Brown	1st place
2017	CBJJ Brazilian Nationals	Blue	1st place
2018	CBJJ Brazilian Nationals	Purple	1st place
2019	CBJJ Brazilian Nationals	Brown	1st place
2016	CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Juvenile	Blue	1st place
2019	IBJJF São Paulo BJJ Pro	Brown	1st place
2019	IBJJF Curitiba BJJ Pro	Brown	1st place
2018	AJP Abu Dhabi Pro	Purple	1st place
2017	AJP Grand Slam, LA	Purple	1st place
2019	AJP Grand Slam, LA	Brown	1st place
2018	AJP Grand Slam, RJ	Purple	1st place
2019	IBJJF Pan Championship	Brown	2nd place
2017	IBJJF World Championship	Blue	3rd Place
2019	IBJJF Sao Paulo BJJ Pro	Brown	3rd Place

5. Brenda Larissa Positions/ Achievements (Black Belt)

Year	Event	Belt	Position
2021	Abu Dhabi World Pro	Black	1st Position
2022	AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro	Black	1st Position
2021	AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro BRA Qualifier	Black	1st Position
2021	AJP South American Continental Pro	Black	1st Position
2020	AJP Grand Slam, RJ	Black	1st Position
2022	AJP Grand Slam, MIA	Black	1st Position
2020	AJP Grand Slam LDN	Black	3rd Position
2022	CBJJ Brazilian Nationals	Black	3rd Position
2023	CBJJ Brazilian Nationals	Black	1st Position
2021	IBJJF World Championship	Black	3rd Position
2022	IBJJF World Championship Open	Black	2nd Position
2023	BJJF European Open	Black	2nd Position
2023	AJP Grand Slam, RJ	Black	2nd Position
2020	AJP Grand Slam, MIA	Black	3rd Position

6. Brenda Larissa BJJ Fighter Professional Record Breakdown

Matches	54 wins	16 losses
By Points	34	7
By Advantage	7	2
By Submission	12	3
By Decision	1	4
By Penalties	0	0
By DQ	0	0

6.1 Submission W/L Methods

Submission Method	Wins	Losses
Choke From the Back	6	2
Triangle	1	0
Triangle Armlock	0	1
Toe Hold	1	0
Choke	1	0
Submission	2	0
Bow and Arrow	1	0

7. Brenda Larissa BJJ Fight History

Year	Event	Opponent	W/L/D	Method	Weight	Stage
2019	Grand Slam LA	Ni Ni Hoang	W	Points	49 kg	SF
2019	Grand Slam LA	Mayssa Bastos	W	Points: 0x0, Adv	49kg	F
2019	Grand Slam RJ	Mayssa Bastos	L	Points: 4x4, Adv	49 kg	F
2020	Grand Slam AD	Mayssa Bastos	L	Points: 4x4, Adv	49 kg	F
2020	Grand Slam RJ	Duda Tozoni	L	Referee Decision	49 kg	F
2021	Brazil Nat. Pro	Duda Tozoni	W	Points: 2x1	49 kg	PR
2021	Brazil Nat. Pro	Duda Tozoni	L	Pts: 2x1	49 kg	F
2021	Grand Slam AD	Isadora Maggioni	W	Bow and Arrow	49 kg	SF
2021	Grand Slam AD	Eliana Carauni	W	Points 1x0	49 kg	F
2021	WP BR Qualifier	Isadora Maggioni	W	Toe hold	49 kg	RR
2021	WP BR Qualifier	Sayuri Toledo	W	Points:6x0	49 kg	RR
2021	WP BR Qualifier	Dina Souza	W	Points: 6x0	49 kg	RR
2021	World Pro	Eliana Carauni	W	Points: 2x1	49 kg	RR
2021	World Pro	Mayssa Bastos	W	Points: 3x2	49 kg	RR
2021	SA Cont. Pro	Jessica Caroline	W	Points: 2x0	49 kg	SF
2021	Grand Slam MIA	Abbygaile Pontes	L	Points: 1x1	49 kg	SF
2021	Grand Slam MIA	Julia Balmante	W	Points: 8x2	49 kg	RPC
2021	Grand Slam MIA	Jessa Khan	W	Points 7x4	49 kg	3RD
2021	Grand Slam MSK	Alexa Yanes	W	Points: 1x0	55 kg	RR
2021	Grand Slam MSK	Duda Tozoni	W	Points: 1x0	49 kg	F
2021	Grand Slam RJ	Mariana Rolszt	W	Choke from back	49 kg	4F
2021	Grand Slam RJ	Jessica Caroline	W	Points: 2x2	49 kg	SF
2021	Grand Slam RJ	Duda Tozoni	W	Points: 2x2	49 kg	F
2021	World Pro	Serena Gabrielli	W	Points: 2x0	49 kg	SF
2021	World Pro	Eliana Carauni	W	Points: 1x1	49 kg	F
2021	Balneario Open	Dayane Souza	W	Triangle	53 kg	RR
2021	Balneario Open	Duda Tozoni	L	Points: 0x0, Adv	53 kg	F
2021	Balneario Open	Luciane Silva	W	Points: 6x2	ABS	4F
2021	Queen of Mats	Beatriz Mesquita	L	Choke from Back	62 kg	RR
2021	Queen of Mats	Alexa Yanes	W	Points: 4x1	62 kg	RR
2021	Queen of Mats	Nathalie Ribeiro	L	Triangle Armlock	62 kg	SF
2021	Queen of Mats	Bianca Basilio	L	Points: 10x0	62 kg	3RD
2021	World Champ.	Lavinia Barbosa	W	Points: 0x0, Adv	49 kg	4F
2021	World Champ.	Mayssa Bastos	L	Choke from Back	49 kg	SF
2022	Grand Slam LDN	Sabrina Migliozzi	W	Choke from Back	49 kg	4F
2022	Grand Slam LDN	Ni Ni Hoang	W	Points: 5x4	49 kg	SF
2022	Grand Slam LDN	M. Iwat	W	Points: 2x0	49 kg	F
2022	Brasileiro	Jessica Caroline	W	Choke from Back	53 kg	F
2022	World Champ.	Lavinia Barbosa	W	Points: 2x0	49 kg	4F
2022	World Champ.	Jhenifer Aquino	W	Points 2x2, Adv	49 kg	SF
2022	World Champ.	Mayssa Bastos	L	Points: 6x4	49 kg	F
2022	Grand Slam RJ	Flavia Soares	W	Submission	49 kg	4F
2022	Grand Slam RJ	Diana Teixeira	W	Points: 3x0	49 kg	SF
2022	Grand Slam RJ	Jessica Caroline	W	Points: 3x1	49 kg	F
2022	Grand Slam MIA	Rawanna Dasilva	W	Points:2x0	49 kg	SF
2022	Grand Slam MIA	Thamires Aquino	W	Points: 3x2	49 kg	F
2022	World Pro	Serena Gabrielli	W	Pts: 2x0	49 kg	4F
2022	World Pro	Margarita Ochoa	W	Pts: 5x2	49 kg	F
2023	Rio SMO	Eliana Carauni	W	Pts: 0x0, Adv	53 kg	SF
2023	Rio SMO	Nathalie Gomes	W	Choke from back	53 kg	F
2023	European Open	Rose Sharouni	W	Choke	53 kg	SF
2023	European Open	Mayssa Bastos	L	Pts: 11x4	53 kg	F
2023	Pan American	Giulia Gregorut	W	Choke from back	49 kg	4F
2023	Pan American	Jhenifer Aquino	L	Referee Decision	49 kg	SF
2023	Brasileiro	Giulia Gregorut	W	Pts: 0x0, Adv	49 kg	SF
2023	Brasileiro	Jessica Caroline	W	Pts: 0x0, Adv	49 kg	F
2023	World Champ.	Giulia Gregorut	W	Choke from back	49 kg	4F
2023	World Champ.	Jhenifer Aquino	L	Referee Decision	49 kg	SF
2023	Grand Slam RJ	Flavia Soares	W	Submission	49 kg	4F
2023	Grand Slam RJ	Jessica Caroline	W	Pts: 2x0	49 kg	SF
2023	Grand Slam RJ	Eliana Carauni	L	Referee Decision	49 kg	F
2023	SP BJJ Pro	Beatriz Maria	W	Pts: 2x2, Adv	53 kg	SF
2023	SP BJJ Pro	Flavia Santos	W	Pts: 14x0	53 kg	F
2023	ADGS Miami	Ana Silva	W	Pts: 3x2	49 kg	4F
2023	ADGS Miami	Diana Teixeira	W	Referee Decision	49 kg	SF
2023	ADGS Miami	Duda Tozoni	L	Pts: 4x4	49 kg	F

8. Brenda Larissa Top Fight Links

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