Mayssa Bastos is considered one of the best wrestlers in the lightweight class, and her constant learning has been the key to her success.

In the co-main event of ONE Fight Night 24: Brooks vs. Balart on Friday, August 2, the Brazilian star will challenge Danielle Kelly for the ONE Women’s Atomweight Submission Grappling World Title at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Mayssa Bastos shares her thoughts on her influences and goals

Bastos is a multiple BJJ World Champion with a 115-12 professional record and in a recent interview with ONE he said that he would never have gotten to where he is now if he hadn’t watched and studied those around him.

“I try to absorb the best from all the people who have been and are in my career. I am shy and quiet but I am a good observer and I always try to absorb the best in people, whether it is hard work, consistency, the way a person behaves or a respectful person,” Bastos said.

This athlete, who lives in Costa Mesa, California, has become such an exemplary model for other female wrestlers that even her rival Kelly could not hide her admiration.

Reign for the title of atomweight grappling queen

As he moves toward what may be the biggest opportunity of his professional career, Bastos shared the best advice he’s ever received and his overall career goals.

“The best advice I was ever given was to do what makes me happy and follow my dreams, and that’s what I’ve done since I was a kid. I want to be an example and an inspiration as an athlete and as a person for generations to come.” said.

Winning the ONE Women’s Atomweight Submission Grappling World Championship would certainly be a huge accomplishment for the Art of Jiu-Jitsu Academy star, especially considering the immense reach of the ONE Championship.

However, this is a much harder task than it sounds on paper. Kelly is determined to prove that she deserves to be the division queen and will stop at nothing to show everyone that her name is among the best in the sport.

Defeating someone with a physique like Bastos would be a good step toward that goal, so fans should expect a great showdown when these two step into the ring at ONE Fight Night 24.