Bia Mesquita Was One Punch Away From Losing, Then Declared 'I'm Going To Kick Your Ass' After Her Comeback Submission
WHOA. Seriously, WHOA. If you weren't tuned into UFC Vegas 119 last night, then you absolutely, positively MISSED IT. Our jaws are still on the floor after what Bia Mesquita pulled off. This woman, with her undefeated record, was staring down the barrel of her very first professional loss against Melissa Mullins. But then? BOOM. A first-round armbar comeback that felt straight out of a movie script! She keeps her incredible 8-0 streak alive, and trust me, the bantamweight division got put on notice.
The Undefeated Streak Was On The Brink
Melissa Mullins came out like a bat out of hell, no joke. She was sharp, aggressive, and man, Mesquita's striking defense almost cost her everything. We're talking chin high, getting absolutely CLOCKED in the first round. My buddy and I were texting each other, 'Is this it? Is the streak finally over?!' Mullins clearly thought so too, trying to jump on Bia and finish her off. It was a heart-stopping moment for sure, feeling like the entire fight was slipping away. But Bia, showing that championship grit we expect, managed to clinch up, buying herself precious seconds to clear her head. You could almost see her resetting, recalibrating, even as Mullins was still bringing the heat.
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From Knockdown Scare to Savage Callout
They hit the deck, Mullins still on top, still seemingly in control, or so it seemed to everyone watching. But this is where Mesquita truly shines, right? We're talking world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the kind that wins championships. While Mullins was still trying to keep the pressure on, Bia's mind was clear. From what looked like a compromising position, she LOCKED UP that armbar. It was slick, it was technical, and she rolled right into it until Melissa Mullins had absolutely no choice but to tap, tap, tap! In an instant, the comeback was complete, and the roar from the crowd must have been deafening. Now, Bia Mesquita is 8-0 professionally, and a perfect 3-0 in the UFC, with every single one of those UFC wins coming by submission. And if you thought the fight was wild, wait for the post-fight interview! She wasted absolutely no time calling out Ailin Perez for a shot at the bantamweight top five. 'This is no place to shake your ass,' Mesquita declared, with fire in her eyes, 'I'm going to kick your ass, girl.' Talk about putting your opponent on BLAST after a comeback like that! You gotta love the unapologetic fire and confidence!
What's Next for Our Submission Queen?
So, what's next for the undefeated submission artist? After a win like that, where she faced true adversity and came out on top, Bia Mesquita is not looking for a spot in the top five, she's DEMANDING it. Ailin Perez has been called out by name, and it feels like this could be the fight that catapults Mesquita right to the top of the bantamweight heap. We're on the edge of our seats, waiting to see what moves the UFC makes. One thing is for sure: you do NOT want to miss Mesquita's next fight. This woman is electric!
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