“They supported me in everything” - Mayssa Bastos credits parents for success in life

26-year-old Brazilian grappling sensation Mayssa Bastos believes she would not be where she is in her career today without the support of the two most important people in her life -- her parents.

Bastos credits her mother and father with her life's success. Because of their help, she now competes among the best in the world in ONE Championship, the world's largest martial arts organization.

And soon, she will get the chance to become a world champion.

Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Bastos talked about the influence her parents have had on her life.

The 26-year-old said:

"They supported me in everything they could, in competitions, and always took me to training when I was younger. If I needed a nutritionist, a fitness coach, everything they could do to help me, they did. My parents always supported me and helped me until I started to walk on my own two feet. They were the ones who introduced me to sports and helped me become who I am. I never had any problems with my family because they always supported me. And if I’m here today, it’s thanks to them."

Bastos will attempt to seize the atomweight division next when she goes for ONE Championship gold.

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

Brazilian star Mayssa Bastos is set to do battle with 28-year-old Danielle Kelly for the ONE women's atomweight submission grappling world championship.

The roll 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 on Amazon Prime Video.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event as it happens.