Maria Ruffatto is a jiu-jitsu athlete who holds the rank of black belt under Gustavo Bessa and Ighor Horta. Ruffato first made waves on the global grappling scene as a colored belt when she won important titles in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), she would later cement her status as one of the top athletes in the sport, breaking through in the professional circuit, by conquering the South American (Brazil) ADCC Trials in 2024. Lineage 1: Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Sergio Souza > Ricardo Marques > Ighor Horta > Maria Ruffatto Lineage 2: Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Sergio Souza > Ricardo Marques > Diego Gamonal > Gustavo Bessa > Maria Ruffatto