Bia Mesquita Chokes Out Irina Alekseeva in Ruthless UFC
BJJ Royalty Transitions to MMA with Surgical Rear-Naked Choke
On October 11, 2025, at UFC Fight Night Rio inside Farmasi Arena, Bia Mesquita made her long-awaited UFC debut and delivered a masterclass in grappling, submitting Irina Alekseeva via rear-naked choke at 2:14 of Round 2. The multiple-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion wasted no time showcasing her elite ground game, proving that her transition to MMA is no experiment—it’s a takeover.
According to UFC.com, Mesquita controlled the tempo from the opening bell, using crisp footwork and calculated pressure to close the distance. After a brief striking exchange, she secured a takedown and began methodically advancing position. In Round 2, Mesquita took the back, flattened Alekseeva out, and locked in the choke with textbook precision.
Alekseeva Overwhelmed by Mesquita’s Positional Dominance
Irina Alekseeva entered the bout with a reputation for toughness and wild striking, but Mesquita’s composure and technical superiority left her scrambling from the start. Alekseeva attempted to create space with kicks and clinch breaks, but Mesquita’s pressure never relented. Once the fight hit the mat, Alekseeva had no answers.
The submission was clean, decisive, and earned Mesquita a roar of approval from the Brazilian faithful.
Mesquita’s Arrival Signals a New Era in Women’s MMA
With this win, Bia Mesquita instantly becomes one of the most intriguing prospects in the women’s bantamweight division. Her grappling pedigree is unmatched, and her ability to translate it into MMA dominance makes her a nightmare for any striker.
UFC Fight Night Rio was a celebration of Brazilian excellence, and Mesquita’s debut was a defining moment in the evolution of elite grapplers entering the Octagon.
