“I felt like I had done my duty” - Mayssa Bastos satisfied with performance in ONE debut

Decorated jiu-jitsu world champion Mayssa Bastos of Brazil made her debut in the world's largest martial arts organization against a very tough Japanese opponent in Kanae Yamada last March. And the 26-year-old star says she feels she has had a proper initiation on the global stage.

Bastos is one of the most accomplished women in submission grappling, and she's getting ready to challenge for the ONE world title in her next match.

Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Bastos shared her thoughts on her promotional debut against Yamada.

The Brazilian said:

"I thought my performance was good. I was a little nervous because it was an event I had never competed in before and that was being watched by the whole world. But the experience was really good and in the end everything worked out. I came out with the victory and was able to show off some of my Jiu-Jitsu. I felt like I had done my duty."

If Bastos is victorious in her next outing, she will capture the most prestigious title in combat sports and prove that she is the best atomweight competitor in the sport.

But standing in her way is a determined champion, ready to defend the throne.

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Mayssa Bastos to challenge Danielle Kelly for atomweight gold at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video

Brazilian veteran Mayssa Bastos is set to lock horns with atomweight submission grappling queen Danielle Kelly in the co-main event of ONE Fight Night 24: Brooks vs. Balart on Prime Video.

The event broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, August 2nd.

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 on the event this fight week.