Luiza Monteiro

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BornLuiza Monteiro Moura da Costa
(1988-11-23) November 23, 1988 (age 37)[1]
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
StyleBrazilian jiu-jitsu
TeamAtos Jiu-Jitsu
New School Brotherhood
Checkmat
Cicero Costha (PSLPB)
Rank2nd deg. BJJ black belt
Luiza Monteiro
BornLuiza Monteiro Moura da Costa
(1988-11-23) November 23, 1988 (age 37)[1]
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
StyleBrazilian jiu-jitsu
TeamAtos Jiu-Jitsu
New School Brotherhood
Checkmat
Cicero Costha (PSLPB)
Rank2nd deg. BJJ black belt
Other information
OccupationBJJ instructor
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
World Championship[2]
Gold medal – first place2024 California, USA+64kg
Gold medal – first place2017 California, USA+64kg
Gold medal – first place2015 California, USA+69kg
Pan-American Championship[2]
Gold medal – first place2023 Florida, USA-64 kg
Gold medal – first place2019 California, USA+74kg
Gold medal – first place2018 California, USAAbsolute
Gold medal – first place2016 California, USA+64kg
Gold medal – first place2014 California, USA+64kg
Gold medal – first place2013 California, USA+58kg
Gold medal – first place2011 California, USA+74kg
European Championship[2]
Gold medal – first place2023 Paris, France-64 kg
Gold medal – first place2019 Lisbon, Portugal+74kg
Gold medal – first place2016 Lisbon, Portugal+69kg
Brazilian National Championship[2]
Gold medal – first place2023 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil+64kg
Gold medal – first place2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil+69kg
Gold medal – first place2015 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil+64kg
Gold medal – first place2013 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil+64kg
Gold medal – first place2012 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil+64kg
Gold medal – first place2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil+69kg
Gold medal – first place2011 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAbsolute
World No-Gi Championship[2]
Gold medal – first place2014 California, USA+66.5 kg
Gold medal – first place2013 California, USA+71.5 kg
Gold medal – first place2012 California, USA+66.5 kg
Gold medal – first place2010 California, USA+71.5 kg
Pan American No-Gi Championship[2]
Gold medal – first place2014 California, USA+66.5 kg
Brazilian Nationals No-Gi Championship[2]
Gold medal – first place2011Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAbsolute
Gold medal – first place2010 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil+61.5 kg

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.

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]

At the beginning of 2018 Luiza joined the Atos Jiu-Jitsu Team in San Diego California where she now trains alongside competitors such as Andre Galvao, Kaynan Duarte and Lucas Barbosa.[3]

Competitive career

On March 26, 2023, Monteiro won a gold medal in the lightweight division of the IBJJF Pan Championship 2023.[4] She then competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro de Jiu-Jitsu on May 7, 2023 and won gold in the lightweight division.[5]

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]

Monteiro was due to compete in the lightweight division at the second edition of The Crown on November 17, 2024,[16] but she withdrew due to undisclosed reasons. She then won a silver medal in the lightweight division of the IBJJF Pan Championship 2025.[17]

Competitive style

Luiza is known for her leglocks, footlocks and toeholds finishing three opponents during her Gold medal winning campaign at the 2016 Euros.[18] She also finished her Semi-final opponent at the San Francisco open 2018 with a toehold.[19]

Competitive summary

Main Achievements (Black Belt)[1]

  • IBJJF World Champion (2015 / 2017)
  • IBJJF World Champion No-Gi (2012 / 2013 / 2014)
  • IBJJF Pan Champion (2011 / 2013 / 2014 / 2016 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021)
  • IBJJF Pan Champion No-Gi (2014[a])
  • IBJJF Brazilian Nationals Champion (2011[a] / 2012 / 2013 / 2015 / 2023)
  • IBJJF European Open Champion (2019 / 2023)[20]
  • IBJJF NYC Pro Champion (2014[b])
  • IBJJF Queen Of Mats winner (2019)
  • 2nd place IBJJF Brazilian Nationals (2015[b])
  • 2nd place IBJJF Pan Championship (2015)
  • 2nd place IBJJF World Championship (2011 / 2012 / 2014[b] / 2018 / 2019 / 2021)
  • 2nd place IBJJF European Open (2019[b])
  • 2nd place 3CG Kumite 7 Grand Prix (2020)
  • 3rd place IBJJF World Championship (2014[b] / 2012[b])
  • 3rd place IBJJF World Championship No-Gi (2012 / 2013 / 2014)
  • 3rd place IBJJF Pan Championship (2011[b] / 2012 / 2013)
  • 3rd place IBJJF Brazilian Nationals (2013[b])

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):[1]

  • 2nd place IBJJF Pan American Championship (2010 brown)
  • 3rd place IBJJF World Championship (2010 brown)

Instructor lineage

Notes

References

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