Smack talk is usually reserved for pre-fight staredowns.

Most of you will have seen Khabib Nurmagomedov take it to another level by urging Michael Johnson to give up, but Mallory Martin has taken the crown of undisputed queen of in-fight verbal offense.

Once she mounted and took the back of Tiffany Masters at Invicta 27, she delivered a verbal beatdown to go with the physical one she was giving, like never heard before.

After almost a minute of “You’re done! It’s mine! No one can save you! You’re done! You’re done! YOU’RE DONE!” and unanswered punches, referee Mike England was inclined to agree.

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