Veronika Zajicova secured a submission victory over Maria Rodriguez at Hexagone MMA 44, finishing the fight with a scorpion-style rib-squeeze hold.
Veronika Zajicova defeated Maria Rodriguez by submission at Hexagone MMA 44 on June 1, 2026, finishing the bout with a scorpion-style rib-squeeze hold — an uncommon and visually striking technique rarely seen at any level of mixed martial arts competition.
The submission itself drew immediate attention for its rarity. The scorpion hold, applied with Zajicova controlling Rodriguez from behind and squeezing the ribcage in a contorted position, forced the tap and brought the fight to a decisive end.
Why it matters
- The scorpion-style rib-squeeze is one of the more unusual submission finishes in recent MMA memory, underlining the expanding toolkit of modern grapplers.
- The finish adds a highlight-reel victory to Zajicova's record and raises her profile on the Hexagone MMA roster.
- Rodriguez will look to rebound from a submission loss that came by unconventional means, which may prompt adjustments to her grappling defense going forward.
Hexagone MMA 44 served as the backdrop for what may be one of the more memorable finishes of the year, with Zajicova's willingness to pursue an unorthodox hold demonstrating both creative grappling instincts and the composure to execute under pressure.
