2017 ADCC World Champion Bia Mesquita, one of the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitors ever, will be making her return to the ADCC Worlds this summer. The 9-time IBJJF black belt world champion officially accepted her invitation to the -65kg division, after placing third in 2022.

The ADCC made the announcement today via Instagram;

The -65kg division is now starting to fill up, with Bia being the first to be invited at the new weight. Where most of the other place winners from -60kg and +60kg end up is still unknown.

-65kg

• Aurelie Le Vern (European Trials winner) | French Guiana
• Ana Carolina Vieira (South American Trials winner) | Brazil
• Helena Crevar (West Coast Trials winner) | United States
• Bia Mesquita (Invited, Returning Medalist) | Brazil