VIDEO: Watch Bia Mesquita's submission at UFC Rio

After generating a lot of expectation by signing a contract with the world's largest MMA organization, Bia Mesquita put on a show... finish Irina Alekseeva on the preliminary card of UFC Rio with a beautiful rear naked choke in the second round during the night of this Saturday (11). Ten times champion in the Gentle Art, the carioca sent a great message to the fans, media and especially to the rest of the bantamweight category (up to 61,2 kg).

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After a brief stand-up session during the first round, Lady Goat went for her hometown specialty and demonstrated outstanding grappling, executing transitions and inflicting significant damage with punches and elbows from above. She returned for the second round with the same strategy, but this time she was more focused and quickly managed to end the fight with a rear-naked choke.

Watch Bia Mesquita's submission at UFC Rio

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Bia Mesquita in victory at UFC Rio. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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