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Melissa Mullins submitted by Bia Mesquita in UFC return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 6:55 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Melissa Mullins submitted by Bia Mesquita in UFC return
Summary

Melissa Mullins lost to Bia Mesquita on June 20 during her return to the octagon in Las Vegas. Mullins, 34, started strong with significant strikes, even wobbling Mesquita early in the fight. However, after bringing the contest to the ground, Mesquita was able to secure an armbar that forced Mullins to tap in the first round. This defeat adds to Mullins' struggles, having had her previous fight canceled due to opponent weight issues. She now holds a UFC record of 7-3 since debuting in 2023.

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  • •Mullins returns to the UFC after a four-month hiatus.
  • •She initially pressured Mesquita with heavy strikes.
  • •Mesquita recovered and secured a submission win in round one.
  • •Mullins moves to a 7-3 UFC record.
  • •Manuel Kape defeated Kyoji Horiguchi in the main event.
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  • 6:55 AMYahoo Sports — Briton Mullins suffers more heartbreak in UFC loss
  • 6:55 AMBBC Sport — Briton Mullins suffers more heartbreak in UFC loss
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British UFC fighter Melissa Mullins loses on her return to the octagon in Las Vegas to Brazilian Bia Mesquita.

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British UFC fighter Melissa Mullins loses on her return to the octagon in Las Vegas to Brazilian Bia Mesquita.

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