“ONE is a platform with global reach” - Mayssa Bastos wants to showcase her skills to fans all over the world
Decorated women's jiu-jitsu world champion Mayssa Bastos of Brazil can't wait to make her highly anticipated return to the ONE Championship ring early next month, and she wants to showcase her best skills to millions of fans all over the world.
The 26-year-old spoke to ONE Championship in a recent interview and praised the promotion's global platform, which has inspired so many people.
She said:
"Winning this title would bring recognition to the work I have done. Since ONE is a platform with global reach, it will help a lot. It would be great to show the world what I love to do and inspire people."
Mayssa Bastos is set to challenge reigning and undisputed ONE women's atomweight submission grappling world champion Danielle Kelly of the United States.
The two go to battle in the co-main event at 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 on ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video as it happens.
Mayssa Bastos believes Danielle Kelly's biggest advantage is her experience in ONE: "She knows how to use the rules"
Mayssa Bastos knows she should not take Danielle Kelly lightly by any means, despite her having more world championship experience than her American counterpart.
Which is why the 26-year-old is being very careful with her approach, and is trying to cover all of her bases heading into their world title showdown at ONE Fight Night 24.
She told ONE Championship:
"She is very active in ONE events and she knows how to use the rules to her advantage, so that makes her very dangerous. I believe that is her strong point."