Tale of the Tape
Result Summary
Brazilian grappling ace Beatriz Mesquita made incredibly quick work of Montserrat Rendon. Early in the opening round, Rendon was badly stumbled by a heavy right hand, and Mesquita immediately capitalized by powering her way into top position. Mesquita seamlessly transitioned to full mount, remaining composed as she rained down vicious ground-and-pound with punches and hammerfists. The heavy damage prompted Rendon to roll and give up her back. Mesquita wasted absolutely no time, instantly locking in a tight rear-naked choke that forced Rendon to tap out in a matter of seconds.
Fight Overview
A classic stylistic collision in the women's bantamweight division as multi-time IBJJF World Champion Beatriz 'Bia' Mesquita looks to implement her world-class grappling against the slick technical striking of Mexico's Montserrat Rendon.
Keys to Victory
Beatriz Mesquita
- Relentlessly close the distance using forward pressure and overhands to tie Rendon up in the clinch.
- Utilize judo throws and trips to get the fight to the mat, where her grappling is lightyears ahead.
- Advance position methodically on the ground, favoring control before hunting for armbars or chokes.
Montserrat Rendon
- Use a piston-like jab and constant circling to keep Mesquita at the end of her punches.
- Punish Mesquita's entries with sharp intercepting knees and front kicks to the body.
- Scramble immediately if taken down; prioritize standing up over playing a defensive guard game against an elite black belt.
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Montserrat Rendon
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