Women’s bantamweight contender Bia Mesquita will put her ranking on the line against Melissa Mullins, as they are set to face each other at UFC Vegas 119 on Saturday inside the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
With a perfect pro record, Mesquita is going to be the considerable betting favorite with -650 UFC odds. Meanwhile, Mullins, who’s fresh off a setback, is going to be the +425 betting underdog.
UFC Vegas 119: Bia Mesquita vs. Melissa Mullins Fight Odds
- Bia Mesquita: -650
- Melissa Mullins: +425
UFC Vegas 119: Bia Mesquita vs. Melissa Mullins: Tale of the Tape
| Bia Mesquita | Melissa Mullins | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 35 | 34 |
| Height | 5’6” | 5’7” |
| Reach | 67.5 inches | 68 inches |
| Leg Reach | 41 inches | 40 inches |
| Record | 7-0 | 7-2 |
| Fighting Style | Brazilian jiu-jitsu | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 86% | 57% |
UFC Vegas 119: Bia Mesquita vs. Melissa Mullins: Prediction
With the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt credential of Mesquita, I predict a submission win for her over Mullins. Mesquita has been maximizing her submission skills in her pro MMA career and successfully submitted five of her seven opponents.
But with the constant threat of her grappling, her opponents have been overlooking her striking skills, which have been constantly improving in every fight. I believe she’ll be able to land a significant strike on Mullins that will knock her down on the ground.
Once Mesquita secures a takedown, she will slowly but surely transition into submission techniques through ground-and-pound strikes to open up multiple opportunities. Eventually, Mesquita will force a tap out of Mullins.
Bia Mesquita’s Recent Fight Results
Mesquita was a former LFA champion when she was signed by the UFC last year. She won back-to-back bouts inside the octagon with submission victories over Irina Alekseeva and Montse Rendon.
Melissa Mullins’ Recent Fight Results
Mullins was a former Golden Ticket Fight Promotions champion and an Ares FC standout before she signed with the UFC in 2023. However, she has split her four fights in the promotion with wins over Alekseeva and Klaudia Sygula and losses to Nora Cornolle and Daria Zhelezniakova.
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