Brenda Larissa - Elite BJJ Fighter

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BRENDA LARISSA vs MARIA ONO - RIO GRAND SLAM JIU JITSU (2021 2022)

BRENDA LARISSA vs JESICA CAROLINE DANTAS - RIO GRANS SLAM JIU JITSU (2021 2022)

Brenda Larissa v Jessica Caroline / Brasileiro 2022

BRENDA LARISSA vs MARIANA ROLSZT - RIO GRAND SLAM JIU JITSU (2021 2022)

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