Briton Mullins suffers more heartbreak in UFC loss

Melissa Mullins lost in her return to the UFC octagon in Las Vegas on Saturday, falling to Brazil's Bia Mesquita via unanimous decision. The fight marked Mullins' first appearance in the octagon since her loss to Alexa Grasso in September 2023, where she lost her flyweight title. Mesquita, who entered the bout with a professional record of 7-1, controlled the majority of the rounds, landing significant strikes and securing takedowns. Mullins struggled to find her rhythm, appearing hesitant throughout the three-round contest. The unanimous decision scorecards reflected Mesquita's dominance, with judges scoring the bout 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28 in her favor. This defeat adds to Mullins' recent setbacks, casting further doubt on her immediate future in the flyweight division.