It's already UFC Rio week, and fighters are starting to arrive in the Marvelous City.
Sherdog.com visited the host hotel in Rio de Janeiro on Monday and chatted with the most anticipated newcomer for the event, 10-time jiu-jitsu world champion Beatriz Mesquita. Born in Rio de Janeiro, the American Top Team athlete will make her dream UFC debut against “Russian Ronda,” Irina Alekseeva.
"I'm incredibly motivated for this UFC debut, fighting in my hometown, with the support of the fans, 16 months after my MMA debut," the black belt told Sherdog.