Bia Mesquita Dominates Montserrat Rendon at UFC Vegas 114

Mesquita's elite grappling skills prove too much for Rendon's grinding style

Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:26pm

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In the women's bantamweight bout at UFC Vegas 114, undefeated Brazilian Bia Mesquita (7-0) used her world-class Brazilian jiu-jitsu to overwhelm Mexico's Montserrat Rendon (7-2) and secure a late submission victory.

Why it matters

Mesquita's performance showcased the growing dominance of elite grapplers transitioning to MMA, as she was able to systematically break down Rendon's defensive wrestling and clinch game to set up the fight-ending submission.

The details

After a cagey opening round, Mesquita began to assert her grappling superiority in the second frame. She repeatedly dragged the fight to the mat and threatened with submissions, eventually locking in a rear-naked choke midway through the third round to force the tap from Rendon.

  • The fight took place on March 12, 2026 at UFC Vegas 114 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Mesquita secured the submission victory at the 3:27 mark of the third round.

The players

Bia Mesquita

An undefeated Brazilian fighter with a background in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Mesquita improved her professional MMA record to 7-0 with the submission win over Rendon.

Montserrat Rendon

A Mexican bantamweight fighter known for her grinding, decision-heavy style, Rendon suffered the second loss of her professional career against the grappling phenom Mesquita.

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What they’re saying

“Bia is just on another level when it comes to the ground game. I knew I had to keep it standing to have a chance, but she was too slick for me tonight.”

— Montserrat Rendon, Fighter

“I felt confident that I could eventually find the openings to get this fight to the mat and showcase my jiu-jitsu. Montserrat is a tough opponent, but my grappling was the difference maker tonight.”

— Bia Mesquita, Fighter

What’s next

Mesquita's dominant performance is likely to earn her a step up in competition for her next bout, potentially against a top-10 ranked opponent in the UFC women's bantamweight division.

The takeaway

Bia Mesquita's victory over the gritty Montserrat Rendon underscores the growing influence of elite grapplers in MMA, as specialized skills like Brazilian jiu-jitsu continue to translate to success in the world's top promotion.