“My inspiration in jiu-jitsu was the Miyao brothers” - Mayssa Bastos on developing her signature berimbolo

Multi-time jiu-jitsu world champion and ONE world title challenger Mayssa Bastos of Brazil is a master of the berimbolo, her signature move. And she gives full credit to a pair of young legends for this technique.

She told ONE Championship:

"My inspiration in jiu-jitsu was the Miyao brothers. I discovered them when I was very young and watched their fights on YouTube. I saw a highlight of them doing the berimbolo and that's when I discovered this position that became my favorite position as well. I think the berimbolo is one of the most beautiful positions of jiu-jitsu, and I think that's what caught my attention."

In addition to the Miyao brothers, Bastos also holds many in high regard, who have shaped her career and development.

She added:

"The Miyao brothers were my role models and an inspiration to me in Jiu-Jitsu when I was younger, especially because I really liked the berimbolo, a technique they were experts in. But nowadays I follow the example of my teachers, the Mendes brothers, who were successful as competitors and are now also successful as teachers. They are currently an example for me. And of course, my parents are also role models for me."

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Mayssa Bastos guns for ONE world title against Danielle Kelly at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video

BJJ veteran Mayssa Bastos is set to challenge reigning ONE women's atomweight submission grappling world champion Danielle Kelly for the gold.

The two will clash in the co-main event of ONE Fight Night 24: Brooks vs. Balart on Prime Video, which will be broadcast 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 news and updates surrounding the event as it happens.