“Everything they could do to help” - Mayssa Bastos says parents gave her the support she needed to become great at BJJ

Multi-time BJJ world champion and ONE world title challenger Mayssa Bastos of Brazil is one of the most revered female Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners today.

A five-time world champion in the 'gentle art', Bastos is looked up to by many, and is at the pinnacle of the sport, competing in the world's largest martial arts organization.

But the 26-year-old Art of Jiu-Jitsu Academy product admits she would not have reached the heights in her career if not for the help of her mother and father.

Growing up, Bastos says she got all the support she needed from her parents, who just wanted success for their daughter.

Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Bastos gave props to her parents for always being there for her throughout her career.

She said:

"My father has always worked with a real estate company in Brazil, and my mother is a lawyer. They supported me in everything they could, in competitions, and always took me in training when I was younger. If I needed a nutritionist, fitness coach, everything they could do to help me, they did."

Now, Bastos is ready to capture her greatest accolade yet, when she competes for ONE Championship gold this weekend.

Mayssa Bastos to face Danielle Kelly for atomweight submission grappling strap at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video

Multi-time BJJ world titleholder Mayssa Bastos is set to go to war with the United States' Danielle Kelly for the ONE women's atomweight submission grappling world title.

The two lock horns in the co-main event of ONE Fight Night 24: Brooks vs. Balart on Prime Video, which broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, August 2, in U.S. primetime.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event.