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Table of Contents
- 1. Luiza Monteiro Details
- 2. Biography of Luiza Monteiro
- 2.1. Who is Luiza Monteiro?
- 2.2. Early life and BJJ Career
- 2.3. Journey To Black Belt
- 2.4. Luiza joined the PSLPB
- 2.5. Luiza Training with BJJ Academy in New York City
- 2.6. Moved to San Diego
- 3. Luiza Monteiro Historic Fights
- 4. Medals/Records(BJJ)
- 4.1. World Championship
- 4.2. Pan American Championship
- 4.3. European Championship
- 4.4. Brazilian National Championship
- 4.5. World No-Gi Championship
- 4.6. Pan American No-Gi Championship
- 4.7. Brazilian National No-Gi Championship
- 5. Luiza Monteiro Achievements by weight Class
- 5.1. World Championship
- 5.2. Pan American Championship
- 5.3. European Championship
- 5.4. Brazilian National Championship
- 5.5. World No-Gi Championship
- 5.6. Pan American No-Gi Championship
- 5.7. Brazilian National No-Gi Championship
- 6. Main Achievements ( Black Belts)
- 7. Luiza Monteiro Main Achievements as a colored belt
- 8. Luiza Monteiro Grappling Record
- 9. Submission Technique Record
- 10. Luiza BJJ Match History
- 11. Luiza Monteiro Top Fight Links
1. Luiza Monteiro Details
| Name | Luiza Monteiro Moura Da Costa |
| Nick name | N/A |
| Date of Birth | November 23, 1988 |
| Age | 34 years old |
| Height | 5 feet, 7 inches (175cm) |
| Weight | 170 lbs to 14lbs(70kg) |
| Born | Salvador, Bahia, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Last fight | 12 December 2021 at IBJJF |
| Weight Division | Middleweight |
| Career Disclosed Earning | Approximately $1-5 Million |
| Fought out of | Brazil |
| College/university | N/A |
| Foundation Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Rank | 2nd Degree Black Belt |
| Lineage | Carlos Gracie -> Carlson Gracie -> Élcio Figueiredo -> Rodrigo Cavaca -> Luiza Monteiro |
| Team Association | Local Atos Jiu-Jitsu |
| Favorite Position/ Technique | Balão Sweep |
| Occupation | BJJ Instructor |
2. Biography of Luiza Monteiro
2.1. Who is Luiza Monteiro?
Luiza Monteiro is a BJJ Black Belt whose success and achievements started with the PSLPB. Monteiro became famous after her black belt winning streak in 2010. She established herself as the top athlete in BJJ and won several titles in different weight classes.
2.2 Early life and BJJ Career
Luiza was born on 23 November 1988, in Salvador, a famous city in Brazil. She spent her early childhood in Niteroi, a state of Rio de Janeiro. Luiza started Thai boxing training when she was twelve years old. In her early teens, Monteiro tried her hand at BJJ after the suggestion of some classmates. Soon after that, she fell in love with Jiu-Jitsu and decided to enroll in a professional BJJ gym. She practiced jiu-jitsu under the supervision of Junior Duarte, a great BJJ fighter and coach. Later, Junior Duarte awarded her the Blue Belt.
Luiza Monteiro was following multiple training principles with Thai boxing. She got training from several coaches including Fabricio Bicudo, Mederios, Lucas Leite, Leo Viera, and Rodrigo Cava but the most prominent of them was “Brasa”.
2.3 Journey To Black Belt
She was awarded a black belt in December 2010, when she secured multiple brown belts wins in events like World Championship and Pan American Championship.
2.4. Luiza joined the PSLPB
In 2010, Luiza Monteiro participated in the PSLPB team. This experience contributed a lot to her BJJ skills and techniques and helped her to win several gold medals.
2.5. Luiza Training with BJJ Academy in New York City
She had hand-in gloves with the best BJJ Academy in New York in 2014. Luiza Monteiro was offered membership in the Coach's roster. Luiza joined and provided coaching for approximately four months but chose to return because she wanted to train by the side of her coach, Mentor Ciero. Her training with these academies proved beneficial when she participated in the Brasileiro Nationals as well as the 20th World Championship.
2.6. Moved to San Diego
Liza decided to migrate to California, in 2018, and then joined local Atos, a very famous academy, led by Angelica Galvao and her husband Andre.
3. Luiza Monteiro Historic Fights
Luiza Monteiro Vs Claudia Doval / European Championship 2019
Luiza had a nail-biting fight with Claudia Doval, she was a BJJ Black Belt and also had a judo background. In the initial moments, Luiza tried the triangle leg attack but Cloudia managed to survive. Luiza applied the pressure via her foot on her bicep, but Cloudia managed to escape the position. Luiza tried to regain the advantageous position but Claudia gave her a tough time. Luiza also attempted the neck triangle but Claudia managed to defend. Finally, Luiza secured more points which were 6 against 1, which resulted in Luiza's victory.
| Opponent | Event | Result | Weight | Method | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudia Doval | European Championship 2019 | Win | Heavyweight Final | Points | 11:48 |
Luiza Monteiro Vs Andressa Cintra/ Pan Championship 2021
It was a great fight between Andressa Cintra and Luiza. At the start of the bout, Luiza tried to apply the rear naked choke but Cintra escaped. Secondly, they were stuck in a half-guard position for a few moments. Luiza struggled to open the leg lock and managed to free herself and soon after that she passed the guard and secured 3 points for that.
Luiza had strong side control and left no chance for Andressa Citra to free herself. Until this time, Luiza had secured 7 points. The fight ended with Luiza's victory, she had won the fight by 7 points.
| Opponent | Event | Result | Weight | Method | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andressa Cintra | Pan Championship 2021 | Win | Heavyweight Final | Points | 11:08 |
Luiza Monteiro Vs Monique Elias/ Pan Championship 2019
It was a challenging match between Luiza and Monique Elias in the medium heavyweight category of Pan Championship. Luiza proved herself one of the best grapplers in the fight. At the start of the bout, Monique applied a collar grip, very painful and inescapable for her opponent. Secondly, the match had a turning point when Monique tried a foot lock and a great 50/50 guard. In the final moments, both fighters were struggling for a leg attack but Luiza won the match via 2 points.
| Opponent | Event | Result | Weight | Method | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monique Elias | Pan Championship 2019 | Win | Heavyweight Final | Points | 10:10 |
4. Medals/Records (BJJ)
4.1. World Championship
| Year | Medals |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Gold 
|
| 2017 | Gold
|
4.2. Pan American Championship
| Year | Medals |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Gold
|
| 2013 | Gold
|
| 2014 | Gold
|
| 2016 | Gold
|
| 2018 | Gold
|
| 2019 | Gold
|
4.3. European Championship
| Year | Medals |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Gold
|
| 2019 | Gold
|
4.4. Brazilian National Championship
| Year | Medals |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Gold
|
| 2011 | Gold
|
| 2012 | Gold
|
| 2013 | Gold
|
| 2015 | Gold
|
| 2016 | Gold
|
4.5. World No-Gi Championship
| Year | Medals |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Gold
|
| 2012 | Gold
|
| 2013 | Gold
|
| 2014 | Gold
|
4.6. Pan American No-Gi Championship
| Year | Medals |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Gold
|
4.7 Brazilian National No-Gi Championship
| Year | Medals |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Gold
|
| 2011 | Gold
|
5. Luiza Monteiro Achievements by weight Class
5.1. World Championship
| Year | Weight Class |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 69kg |
| 2017 | 64 kg |
5.2. Pan-American Championship
| Year | Weight Class |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 74 kg |
| 2013 | 58kg |
| 2014 | 64 kg |
| 2016 | 64kg |
| 2018 | Absolute |
| 2019 | 74 kg |
5.3. European Championship
| Year | Weight Class |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 69 kg |
| 2019 | 74 kg |
5.4. Brazilian National championship
| Year | Weight Class |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 69 kg |
| 2011 | Absolute |
| 2012 | 64 kg |
| 2013 | 64 kg |
| 2015 | 64 kg |
| 2016 | 69 kg |
5.5. World No-Gi Championship
| Year | Weight Class |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.5 kg |
| 2012 | 66.5 kg |
| 2013 | 71.5 kg |
| 2014 | 66.5 kg |
5.6. Pan American No-Gi Championship
| Year | Weight Class |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 66.5 kg |
5.7. Brazilian Nationals No-Gi Championship
| Year | Weight class |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.5 kg |
| 2011 | Absolute |
6. Main Achievements (Black Belts)
| Year | Event | Belt | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015, 2017 | IBJJF world Championship | Black | 1st place |
| 2012, 2013, 2014 | IBJJF World Championship | Black | 1st Place |
| 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
IBJJF Pan American | Black | 1st Place |
| 2014 | IBJJF Pan American | Black | 1st place |
| 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 | IBJJFBrazilian National | black | 1st place |
| 2019 | IBJJF European Open | Black | 1st place |
| 2014 | IBJJF NY pro-Championship | Black | 1st place |
| 2019 | UAEJJF Queen Of Mats | Black | 1st place |
| 2015 | IBJJF Brazilian Nationals | Black | 2nd Place |
| 2011, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021 |
IBJJF World Championship | Black | 2nd Place |
| 2019 | IBJJF European Open | Black | 2nd place |
| 2020 | 3CG Kumite 7 Grand Prix | Black | 2nd place |
| 2014, 2012 | IBJJF World Championship | Black | 3rd Place |
| 2012, 2013, 2014 | IBJJF World Championship No-Gi | Black | 3rd place |
| 2011, 2012, 2013 | IBJJF Pan Championship | Black | 3rd Place |
| 2013 | IBJJF Brazilian Nationals | Black | 3rd place |
7. Luiza Monteiro Main Achievements as a colored belt
| Year | Event | Belt | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | IBJJF Pan American Championship | Brown | 2nd Place |
| 2010 | IBJJF World Championship | Brown | 3rd Place |
8. Luiza Monteiro Grappling Record
| 75 Matches | 50 wins | 25 Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Submission | 18 | 9 |
| Others | 18 | 3 |
| Points | 9 | 4 |
| By Decision | 2 | 4 |
| Advantage | 2 | 4 |
| By DQ | 1 | 0 |
| Split Decision | 0 | 1 |
9. Submission Technique Record
| Submission Methods | 18 Wins | 9 Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Toehold | 3 | 0 |
| Armbar | 5 | 0 |
| Knee Bar | 2 | 1 |
| Choke | 2 | 2 |
| Choke From the Back | 1 | 0 |
| Calf Slicer | 1 | 0 |
| Outside Heel Hook | 1 | 0 |
| Triangle Choke | 1 | 0 |
| Armlock | 2 | 0 |
| Straight Ankle Lock | 0 | 2 |
| Triangle Armbar | 0 | 1 |
| Cross Choke | 0 | 1 |
| Heel Hook | 0 | 1 |
| Double Collar Choke | 0 | 1 |
10. Luiza BJJ Match History
| Year | Event | Opponent | W/L/D | Method | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | N. Ribeiro | W | Other | Lightweight |
| 2021 | World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | J. Menezes | W | Decision | Lightweight |
| 2021 | World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | B. Mesquita | L | Other | Lightweight |
| 2021 | Flo Grapling WNO: The Return of Gordon Ryan | B. Mesquita | L | Decision | Lightweight |
| 2021 | World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | C. North | W | Points | Middleweight |
| 2021 | World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | A. Cintra | W | Points | Middleweight |
| 2021 | World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | Y. Kaneko | W | Points | Middleweight |
| 2021 | Fight to Win 168 | V. Toscano | W | Knee Bar | N/A |
| 2020 | Fight to win 165 | J. Flowers | W | Toehold | Middleweight |
| 2020 | Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | K. Reusing | W | Toehold | Absolute Division |
| 2020 | Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | N. Almeida | W | Choke From the Back | Lightweight |
| 2020 | Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | G. Lima | W | Points | Lightweight |
| 2020 | WNO: Gordon Ryan vs Matheus | N. Ribeiro | L | Split Decision | 135lbs |
| 2020 | Third Coast Grappling: KUMITE VII | A. Vieira | L | Decision | 160lbs |
| 2020 | Third Coast Grappling: KUMITE VII | N. Jesus | W | Knee Bar | 160lbs |
| 2020 | Third Coast Grappling: KUMITE VII | J. Swanson | W | Calf Slicer | 160lb |
| 2020 | Fight to Win 149 | J.Swanson | W | Calf Slicer | 160lb |
| 2020 | Fight to Win | J. Bishop | W | Choke | 160lb |
| 2020 | Sub Starts | M. Grindatti | W | Outside Heel Hook | N/A |
| 2019 | Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio De Janeiro | H. Douglass | W | Other | 62 kg |
| 2019 | Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio De Janeiro | H. Douglass | W | Other | 62 kg |
| 2019 | Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio De Janeiro | A. Basilio | L | Other | 62 kg |
| 2019 | Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio De Janeiro | I. Seki | W | Other | 62 kg |
| 2019 | Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio De Janeiro | M. Oliveira | W | Points | 62 kg |
| 2019 | Fight 2 Win 126 | J. Maia | W | Decision | 140lbs |
| 2016 | World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | A. Vieira | L | Other | Absolute Division |
| 2019 | World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | K. Mikkelson | W | Other | Absolute Division |
| 2019 | world Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | M. Cueto | W | Other | Medium Heavyweight |
| 2019 | Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio De Janeiro | A. Cintra | L | Other | Medium Heavyweight |
| 2019 | Fight 2 Win 107 | A. Vieira | L | Decision | 145 lbs |
| 2019 | Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio De Janeiro | M. Elias | W | Other | Medium Heavyweight |
| 2019 | Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | M. Malyjasiak | W | Other | Absolute division |
| 2019 | Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio De Janeiro | M. Malyjasiak | W | Other | Medium Heavyweight |
| 2019 | Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio De Janeiro | G. Garcia | L | Other | Absolute Division |
| 2019 | Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio De Janeiro | N. Jesus | L | Other | Absolute Division |
| 2019 | European Jiu-Jitsu | C. Val | W | Other | Absolute Division |
| 2019 | European Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | J. Flowers | W | Other | Absolute Division |
| 2019 | European Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | F. Davies | W | Other | Absolute Division |
| 2018 | Queen of Mats | A. Rodrigues | W | points | Light Featherweight |
| 2018 | World IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Championship | A. Mesquita | L | Advantage | Lightweight |
| 2018 | Abu Dhabi World Pro Brazil Qualifier | B. Basilio | L | Straight Ankle Lock | 62 kgs |
| 2017 | World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | B. Mesquita | W | DQ | Lightweight |
| 2017 | IBJJF Floripa Fall Open | L. Mendes | W | Other | Lightweight |
| 2017 | Abu Dhabi Grand Slam London | C. Rossier | W | Other | 62 kgs |
| 2017 | European Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | B. Mesquita | L | Advantage | Lightweight |
| 2016 | World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | M. Elias | L | Decision | Middleweight |
| 2016 | Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship | B. Gomes | W | Other | Middleweight |
| 2015 | Five Super League | K. Antunes | L | Triangle ArmBar | |
| 2015 | World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | M. Dem | L | Points | Absolute Division |
| 2015 | Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship | M. Elias | L | Decision | Ultra Heavyweight |
| 2015 | Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship | C. Yukari | W | Other | Lightweight |
| 2015 | IBJJF New York Spring Open | M. Nevill | W | Other | Middleweight |
| 2014 | IBJJF New York Spring Open | N. Easton | W | Armbar | Absolute Division |
| 2014 | NY BJJ Pro | N. Amaral | W | Armbar | Absolute Division |
| 2014 | Pan No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Champions | M. Nevill | W | Other | Middleweight |
| 2014 | Pan No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Championships | M. Nevill | W | Other | Absolute Division |
| 2014 | Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | M. Elias | L | Points | Middleweight |
| 2014 | Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | A. Cordeiro | L | Choke | Absolute Division |
| 2014 | Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | T. Alencar | W | Triangle Choke | Lightweight |
| 2014 | Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | A. Rodrigues | W | Points | Lightweight |
| 2014 | Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | A. Amjahid | W | Armlock | Lightweight |
| 2014 | Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | N. Easton | W | Toehold | Featherweight |
| 2014 | Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | L. Easton | W | Toehold | Featherweight |
| 2014 | Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | L. Dittrich | W | Points | Middleweight |
| 2014 | Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | B. Basilio | W | Choke | Lightweight |
| 2014 | Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | G. Gracia | L | Points | Absolute Division |
| 2014 | Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | G. Gracia | L | Points | Absolute Division |
| 2013 | World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi IBJJF Championship | R. Demara | W | Armbar | Medium Heavyweight |
| 2013 | Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship | M. Ribeiro | W | Other | Lightweight |
| 2013 | Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | M. Dem | W | Advantage | Featherweight |
| 2013 | Copa Podio Heavyweight GP | M. Dem | L | Points | N/A |
| 2012 | World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi IBJJF Championship | G. Gracia | L | Other | Absolute Division |
| 2012 | World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | B. Mesquita | L | Cross Choke | Lightweight |
| 2012 | Abu Dhabi World Pro | L. Alzuguir | L | Advantage | -66kgs |
| 2010 | World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi IBJJF Championship | P. Thomas | W | Advantage | Medium Heavyweight |
11. Luiza Monteiro Top Fight Links
Luiza Monteiro vs Nádia Mello
Luiza Monteiro vs Megan Ann Nevill
Luiza Monteiro Vs Ana Rodrigues
Luiza Monteiro Vs Mackenzie Dern/ Pan Championship 2013
Luiza Monteiro Vs Nadia Melo