Brianna Ste-Marie is absolutely enjoying life after ADCC, set to fight fellow ADCC competitor Mayassa Bastos in the first-ever WNO women’s main event, and getting honored by the mayor of her hometown Montreal for her ADCC success.
The First Ever WNO Women’s Man Event
Brianna Ste-Marie is a Canadian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt representing Brazilian Top Team. The Who’s Number One (WNO) 135 lbs champion and ADCC silver medalist is set to become a part of history once again in 2022 by facing off with 4x World champion, EBI champion, and WNO champion Mayssa Bastos.
The two exceptional grapplers will face off in the main event of the November 11 WNO event, after the original main event between light Heavyweight champion Pedro Marinho and Giancarlo Bodoni fell through because of injury.
Brianne Ste-Marie has only been a black belt for less than a year but is already writing history and becoming one of the best pound-for-pound grapplers. Her stellar ADCC silver medal performance saw her take out one of the favorites Bianca Basilio.
Mayssa Bastos, on the other hand, is an experienced black belt with titles in IBJJF, EBI, AJP, WNO, and CBJJ. She also competed at the ADCC, which is the only title she lacks at the moment, but lost to favorite and eventual bronze medalist Bia Mesquita.
Brianna Ste-Marie will face Mayssa Bastos at bantamweight but is going to have the size advantage. With Ste-Marie favoring pressure passing, and Bastos the owner of one of the most exciting guard gams in BJJ, this main event promises to be an action-packed affair.
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Brianne Ste-Marie Is On A Roll
After her impressive ADCC performance as a fresh black belt, the first Canadian to ever get an ADCC medal, Brianna Ste-Marie was honored back home by the mayor of Montreal.
Montreal mayor Valerie Plante sent the following letter to Brianne Ste-Marie congratulating her on her historic achievement at the ADCC:
“It is with true Montreal pride that I wish to express to you my enthusiasm following your victory at the last world grappling championship. First Canadian medalist at this competition and athlete honored more than once on the podium, you contribute to the spread of your sport in the most beautiful way.
Behind each victory and each title belt, I detect your discipline, your sacrifices, and your enormous passion. This determination commands the greatest respect. The significance of your success at the 14th ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) Submission Fighting World Championship is, however, historic. At 26, you have already made national grappling history and the future is just as promising.
On behalf of Montrealers, I congratulate you on your performance. In the process, I also underline the importance of your achievement for a more active metropolis, in particular through the various Brazilian jiu-jitsu courses that you offer to the population.
Wishing you a long career at the height of your ambitions, please accept, Madame Ste-Marie, the expression of my distinguished consideration.”
