"One of the best ever" - Fans start the debate on impending world title clash between BJJ superstars Danielle Kelly, Mayssa Bastos
Upcoming ONE atomweight submission grappling world title challenger Mayssa Bastos is undoubtedly one of the best grapplers in the world today, and her resume speaks for itself.
ONE Championship highlighted the major career achievements of Bastos in a recent Instagram post:
"Coming for the CROWN 👑 Does Mayssa Bastos have what it takes to dethrone atomweight submission grappling queen Danielle Kelly this Friday at ONE Friday Night 24 on @primevideo? @mayssabastos"
Included in the Brazilian superstar's success are 115 wins, being a BJJ black belt, and winning 9 BJJ world titles. Furthermore, Bastos had a dream debut in the promotion when she unanimously beat Kanae Yamada in March 2024 at ONE Fight Night 20.
These milestones make her a big threat against reigning ONE atomweight submission grappling world champion Danielle Kelly, whom she will challenge on August 2 at ONE Fight Night 24 inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.
Before they exchange submission maneuvers, fans are already debating who they think will come out on top, as users @od3_23, @rachelmhall44, @keithroux89, @rylan_gutz, and @submissivenesstodk revealed their pick via the comments:
"I love Kelly but she has 0 chance to beat one of the best ever. Bastos is in another level. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥"
"I know Danielle is training so hard for this, she knows who she's up against. I love them both but if I was betting it would be on Mayssa."
"This girl on the short list of the best grappler's to come out of our generation. She is just so frickin small.😂 This would be DKs biggest win to date."
"Definitely gonna give Kelly a problem 🔥"
"My girl @daniellekellybjj is a problem solver 🤜🏽🤛"
Even atomweight MMA contender Alyse Anderson (@alyseanderson21) chimed in on the discussion, and is rocking with Kelly to defend her throne against Bastos:
"I gotta go with @daniellekellybjj 👊🏻"
Mayssa Bastos and Danielle Kelly join other ONE Championship stars at loaded ONE Fight Night 24 card
Aside from the championship showdown between Bastos and Kelly, other ONE Championship stars will be seen in action this weekend at ONE Fight Night 24, and another world title match headlines the event.
In the headliner, Jarred Brooks and Gustavo Balart will go head-to-head for the ONE interim strawweight MMA world title. Other notable names on the card are Felipe Lobo, Elias Mahmoudi, Yosuke Saruta, and Shamil Gasanov.
ONE Fight Night 24 will air live and free to all Prime Video subscribers in North America on August 2 during U.S. primetime.