Brianna Ste-Marie
Black
Biography
Brianna Ste-Marie is a Canadian Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and one of the most well-rounded and consistently elite competitors in modern womens no-gi grappling. Known for her disciplined strategy, sharp guard work, and strong wrestling and back-taking sequences, Ste-Marie has established herself as one of the toughest athletes in the lighter weight divisions.
A veteran of ADCC, Ste-Marie made a global impact with her breakout performance at ADCC 2022, where she reached the finals in her division on her debut run. Her combination of technical precision, composure under pressure, and systematic approach to passing and submissions has made her a constant podium threat at major events.
Representing Brazilian Top Team Canada, Ste-Marie continues to compete actively on the professional circuit and is widely respected for her analytical style, competitive consistency, and ability to adapt to any ruleset or opponent. She remains one of the most prominent figures in the rise of high-level Canadian no-gi grappling.
Personal
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Rankings
Submissions Breakdown
| Submission | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Armbar | 5 | 1 |
| Darce | 5 | 0 |
| Kata gatame | 3 | 0 |
| Rear naked | 3 | 1 |
| Guillotine | 2 | 0 |
| Kimura | 1 | 1 |
| Von Flue | 1 | 0 |
| Rear kata gatame | 1 | 0 |
| Straight ankle lock | 0 | 1 |
| Opponent | Result | Date | Event | Method | Weight | Round | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth Clay | Win | 3/6/2025 | UFC FPI 10 | Von Flue | 145LBS | — | 80 |
| Lillian Marchand | Loss | 2025 | No-Gi Worlds | Kimura | 62KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| Joanna Trindade | Win | 2025 | No-Gi Worlds | Kata gatame | 62KG | Quarter-Finals | 80 |
| Amanda Bruse | Win | 2025 | No-Gi Euros | Pts: 25-0 | 62KG | Finals | 175 |
| Amanda Schurtz | Win | 2025 | No-Gi Euros | Rear kata gatame | 62KG | Semi-Finals | 100 |
| Fiona Mortell | Win | 2025 | No-Gi Euros | Darce | 62KG | Quarter-Finals | 35 |
| Margot Ciccarelli | Loss | 2025 | Polaris 32 | Decision | Absolute | — | — |
| Nia Blackman | Win | 2025 | Polaris 32 | Decision | Absolute | — | 375 |
| Ane Svendsen | Win | 2025 | Polaris 32 | Decision | Absolute | — | 375 |
| Adele Fornarino | Loss | 2024 | ADCC | Armbar | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Helena Crevar | Loss | 2024 | ADCC | Points: 3-0 | 65KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| Mo Black | Win | 2024 | ADCC | Decision | 65KG | Quarter-Finals | 356 |
| Beatriz Mesquita | Loss | 2024 | ADCC | Decision | -65KG | — | — |
| Gabrieli Pessanha | Loss | 2024 | No-Gi Worlds | Straight ankle lock | Absolute | Finals | — |
| Anabel Lopez | Win | 2024 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 9-5 | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 190 |
| Elisabeth Clay | Win | 2024 | No-Gi Worlds | Rear naked | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 76 |
| Caitlin Huggins | Win | 2024 | No-Gi Worlds | Advantage | Absolute | 16 | 57 |
| Morgan Black | Win | 2024 | No-Gi Worlds | Guillotine | 61KG | Finals | 361 |
| Jaine Fragoso | Win | 2024 | No-Gi Worlds | Darce | 61KG | Semi-Finals | 190 |
| Fiona Mortell | Win | 2024 | No-Gi Worlds | Rear naked | 61KG | Quarter-Finals | 76 |
| Rosa Walsh | Win | 2024 | No-Gi Euros | Rear naked | 67KG | Finals | 166 |
| Vannessa Griffin | Win | 2024 | No-Gi Euros | Points: 16-0 | 67KG | Semi-Finals | 95 |
| Nadia Frankland | Win | 2024 | No-Gi Euros | Kata gatame | 67KG | Quarter-Finals | 33 |
| Ffion Davies | Loss | 2024 | Polaris 27 | Decision | 56KG | — | — |
| Elisabeth Clay | Loss | 2023 | WNO 20 | Decision | 65KG | — | — |
| Amy Campo | Loss | 2023 | Polaris 23 | Rear naked | 66KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| Maggie Grindatti | Win | 2023 | Polaris 23 | Armbar | 66KG | Quarter-Finals | 319 |
| Raquel Canuto | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials West Coast | Armbar | +60KG | Quarter-Finals | 30 |
| Nikki Sullivan | Win | 2022 | No-Gi Worlds | Kata gatame | 61KG | Finals | 323 |
| Claire North | Win | 2022 | No-Gi Worlds | Guillotine | 61KG | Semi-Finals | 170 |
| Erin Johnson | Win | 2022 | No-Gi Worlds | Darce | 61KG | Quarter-Finals | 68 |
| Mayssa Bastos | Win | 2022 | WNO | Decision | 61KG | — | 319 |
| Ffion Davies | Loss | 2022 | ADCC | Points: 10-0 | 60KG | Finals | — |
| Bianca Basilio | Win | 2022 | ADCC | Points: 4-0 | 60KG | Semi-Finals | 744 |
| Elvira Karppinen | Win | 2022 | ADCC | Points: 3-0 | 60KG | Quarter-Finals | 319 |
| Jasmine Rocha | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Points: 3-0 | 60KG | Finals | 298 |
| Nathalie Ribeiro | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Decision | 60KG | Semi-Finals | 170 |
| Raquel Canuto | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Armbar | 60KG | Quarter-Finals | 30 |
| Bre Stikkelman | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Armbar | 60KG | Quarter-Finals | 30 |
| Joanie Chamberland | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Darce | 60KG | 16 | 21 |
| Colleen Duffy | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Darce | 60KG | 16 | 21 |
| Amanda Alequin | Win | 2022 | WNO 11 | Decision | 56KG | — | 319 |
| Alex Enriquez | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Points | 60KG | Finals | 210 |
| Jasmine Rocha | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Points: 3-0 | 60KG | Semi-Finals | 120 |
| Kathryn Egan | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Kimura | 60KG | Quarter-Finals | 21 |
| Sheliah Lindsey | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Armbar | 60KG | 16 | 15 |