Luiza Monteiro (born 23 November 1988) is a Brazilian submission grappler and 2nd degree black belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor. She has won gold medals in the Gi at all four major events and in no-gi at three of the four major events.
Biography
Luiza Monteiro was born on 23 November 1988, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Her family moved to Niterói when she was a baby.
Monteiro began training around 13 years old and passed through various schools before receiving her Black Belt in 2010 from Rodrigo Cavaca.[1]
Monteiro competed in a superfight against Nathalie Ribeiro at ADXC 1 on October 20, 2023.[6] She won the match by unanimous decision.[7]
Monteiro was invited to compete in the women's lightweight division of The Crown on November 19, 2023 along with Brianna Ste-Marie, Janaina Lebre, and Nathalie Ribeiro.[8] She beat both opponents and won the tournament.[9]
Monteiro competed against Elisabeth Clay at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 on December 10, 2023.[10] She lost the match by submission.[11]
Monteiro competed against Julia Alves in a superfight at BJJ Stars 12 on April 27, 2024.[12] She lost the match on points.[13]
Monteiro won a gold medal in the lightweight division at the IBJJF World Championship 2024,[14] then announced her retirement from the tournament immediately afterward.[15]
Competitive style
Luiza is known for her leglocks, footlocks and toeholds finishing three opponents during her Gold medal winning campaign at the 2016 Euros.[16] She also finished her Semi-final opponent at the San Francisco open 2018 with a toehold.[17]