Bia Mesquita continues to look like the real deal in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, adding another dominant victory to her burgeoning mixed martial arts resume at UFC 334. No fighter has yet been able to handle Mesquita on the canvas, and veteran bantamweight contender Macy Chiasson proved to be no different on fight night. Chiasson managed to last just a little more than three minutes before ultimately succumbing to Mesquita’s world-class submission skills.
The grappling exchange saw Mesquita swiftly transition, take Chiasson’s back, and put her away with a slick rear-naked choke submission. With this decisive victory, Mesquita secured her fourth consecutive win in as many appearances under the UFC banner, maintaining a flawless promotional record while solidifying her status as one of the most dangerous grapplers in the entire organization.
The tap-out victory also etched Mesquita’s name firmly into the promotion’s history books. The submission put her into undisputed first place for the most women’s bantamweight submissions in UFC history, breaking a tie with former dominant champion and UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey. Accomplishing this milestone in just four fights underscores the sheer dominance and efficiency Mesquita has displayed since transitioning to mixed martial arts from her decorated background in competitive grappling.
Post-fight, Mesquita made her future intentions unmistakably clear. Speaking with veteran commentator Joe Rogan inside the Octagon, the undefeated contender announced that she planned to be sitting cageside later Saturday evening to closely observe the blockbuster bantamweight championship main event. That high-stakes clash featured reigning bantamweight queen Kayla Harrison defending her title against MMA legend Amanda Nunes, a bout carrying immense implications for the entire 135-pound weight class.
Few observers or analysts could argue that Mesquita is anything less than entirely deserving of a future title opportunity within the historically talent-rich but currently thin 135-pound division, especially following her latest masterclass performance. The fight began on the feet, with Mesquita initially meeting Chiasson in the striking realm to test the waters and establish range. However, as soon as the first genuine opportunity to grapple presented itself, the multiple-time jiu-jitsu world champion seized the moment without hesitation.
Mesquita executed a powerful and deep body lock, effortlessly dragging the action to the mat where her technical superiority immediately took over. Once on the canvas, she systematically dismantled Chiasson’s defenses, transitioning smoothly to take the veteran contender’s back. From that dominant position, Mesquita methodically worked to secure the fight-ending choke, wrapping up the contest with absolute precision at the 3:23 mark of the opening round.
With the victory, Mesquita improved her professional mixed martial arts record to a pristine 9-0, cementing her ascent toward the summit of the sport. Meanwhile, Macy Chiasson saw her record drop to 10-7, suffering her fourth consecutive loss inside the Octagon as she faces a difficult period of reflection regarding her standing in the competitive bantamweight division. As the dust settles on UFC 334, the bantamweight landscape finds itself drastically altered, with a new record-holder staking a legitimate and undeniable claim to the next shot at the championship crown.
