Ten-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion and fourth-degree black belt Beatriz “Bia” Mesquita delivered a masterful performance in her long-awaited UFC debut, submitting Irina Alekseeva in the second round at UFC Rio on Saturday night . The 34-year-old submission specialist showcased exactly why she was considered one of the most anticipated signings in recent memory, controlling the fight from start to finish before securing the tap at the Farmasi Arena. Expand Tweet

Fighting on home soil in Rio de Janeiro, Mesquita entered the Octagon with an undefeated 5-0 professional MMA record and the weight of enormous expectations. The decorated grappler, who holds the record for most IBJJF World Championship titles at black belt level with 10 gold medals, proved that her transition from elit

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