Briton Mullins suffers more heartbreak in UFC loss
British UFC fighter Melissa Mullins loses on her return to the octagon in Las Vegas to Brazilian Bia Mesquita.
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Notable Quotes
"For me I performed like I had never before. Ended up in the game of a female who is the best of what she does."
— Melissa Mullins , Athlete
"Kyoji's an amazing fighter, maybe the best fighter I ever fought in my life."
— Manuel Kape , Athlete
Key People
Brazilian mixed martial artist and world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Mixed martial artist currently targeted for a potential title fight by Manuel Kape.
Japanese mixed martial artist notable for his previous fights in the UFC and Rizin.
Angolan-Portuguese mixed martial artist competing in the UFC.
British UFC fighter returning to the octagon after a previous canceled fight.
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British UFC fighter Melissa Mullins loses on her return to the octagon in Las Vegas to Brazilian Bia Mesquita.
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