Bia Mesquita checked in at 136 lbs during the UFC Vegas 119 weigh-ins ahead of her June 20 appearance.
Bia Mesquita stepped on the scale at 136 pounds during the official UFC Vegas 119 weigh-ins on June 19, coming in one pound above the strawweight limit ahead of her scheduled June 20 appearance.
The Brazilian submission specialist enters the event riding a perfect 8-0-0 professional record. Mesquita, 35, competes at strawweight and brings a well-rounded offensive game backed by notable numbers across multiple phases. She lands 4.52 significant strikes per minute at a 57 percent striking accuracy rate, figures that rank among the more efficient in the division. Her grappling is equally dangerous, averaging 3.57 takedowns and 3.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes, underscoring why opponents must respect every dimension of her game. Standing five-foot-four with a 67-inch reach, she operates out of an orthodox stance.
Why it matters
- Coming in at 136 pounds means Mesquita missed the 115-pound strawweight limit, which carries standard UFC consequences including a financial penalty and the bout proceeding as a catchweight contest if her opponent accepts.
- Her unbeaten record makes any stumble, including a weight miss, a notable moment for a fighter building toward divisional contention.
- The catchweight designation, if confirmed, could factor into how the result affects her ranking trajectory in the strawweight division.
