Impact Alekseeva was thrown to the wolves here in an attempt to make Mesquita look dominant in her UFC debut and she filled her role to perfection. Alekseeva predictably had zero answers for the all-world grappling game of her opponent. She was on the verge of getting finished via ground-and-pound at the end of Round 1, only to be saved by the bell. It was more one-way traffic in Round 2 before Alekseeva was mercifully submitted. Irina is now 35 years old, has lost three straight, and is without a victory dating back to April 2023. She also dealt with a one-year suspension due to a failed drug test during that period. It's a pretty safe bet her time with the company has come to an end.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
