UFC 334 video: Bia Mesquita breaks Ronda Rousey’s submission record with fast finish

Bia Mesquita continued to look like the real deal at UFC 334.

No fighter has been able to handle Mesquita on the ground, and veteran bantamweight contender Macy Chiasson was no different, lasting a little more than three minutes before succumbing to Mesquita’s submission skills. Mesquita took Chiasson’s back and put her away with a rear-naked choke submission to score her fourth UFC win in as many appearances.

Watch the slick finish below.

Mesquita’s tap-out victory put her into first place in the record books for most women’s bantamweight submissions, breaking a tie with former UFC star Ronda Rousey.

Post-fight, Mesquita made her intentions clear, telling interviewer Joe Rogan that she plans to be sitting cageside later Saturday evening to watch bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison battle the legendary Amanda Nunes.

Few could argue Mesquita is deserving of a title opportunity in the thin 135-pound division after her latest performance. Mesquita started off meeting Chiasson on the feet, but once the opportunity to grapple presented itself, the multiple-time jiu-jitsu world champion seized it, getting deep on a body lock and eventually taking Chiasson’s back. From there, Mesquita methodically worked to secure the fight-ending choke, wrapping up the contest 3:23 into Round 1.

Mesquita improved to 9-0 as a pro while Chiasson (10-7) suffered her fourth straight loss.