Bianca Basilio's 2026 Targets
Bianca Basilio laid out an ambitious 2026 plan: six major wins that include multiple IBJJF world titles, an ADCC gold, and even a potential UFC debut with Mackenzie Dern as a dream matchup (sports.yahoo.com). She’s positioning 2026 as a career-defining year—expect her to chase both gi and no-gi crowns and cross-reference pro-fight opportunities (sports.yahoo.com).
Bianca Basílio made her pro MMA debut at LFA 225 on January 23, 2026, submitting Jéssica (Maria Géssica) Oliveira by armbar at 4:58 of round one. (lfa.com) She followed that with a second LFA win at LFA 229 in São Paulo on March 27, 2026, finishing Rafaela Guedes by rear‑naked choke at 3:36 of round one on the preliminary card. (cagesidepress.com) Basilio signed with Legacy Fighting Alliance late in 2025 to launch her professional MMA run and told media she has paused regular jiu‑jitsu competition to pursue a 6‑0 MMA target for 2026. (jitsmagazine.com) Her competitive résumé includes IBJJF World Championship golds in 2022 and 2023 at black belt and an ADCC World Championship title at −60kg in 2019, achievements she continues to reference as she chases both gi and no‑gi crowns. (ibjjf.com) Basilio has publicly named Mackenzie Dern as a “dream” matchup and has stated a long‑term goal of winning UFC gold while mapping out multiple pro‑fight opportunities this year. (sports.yahoo.com) LFA’s official event pages and independent result trackers show Basilio’s January debut and March 27 victory as the foundation of her 2026 campaign as she transitions from elite grappling to a full professional MMA schedule. (lfa.com)
