LONDON – Alexia Thainara had to make some compromises on her ideal scenario, but overall she couldn't ask for much more for a UFC debut. After earning a contract on Dana White's Contender Series, ...

LONDON – Alexia Thainara thinks her UFC debut signaled a changing of the guard in the women's strawweight division. Thainara (12-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) took a short-notice fight Saturday at UFC Fight Night ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 22: Alexia Thainara of Brazil reacts after a victory against Molly McCann of England in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The O2 on March 22, 2025 in ...

McCann landed elbows from the bottom, but it was evident Thainara was the better grappler, establishing top control and working her way to McCann's back. UFC Fight Night London: Leon Edwards vs. Sean ...

The UFC is back in action as we’re set for another Fight Night card from Seattle, Washington opening with this Women’s Strawweight (115) bout. Fellow Brazilians face off as No. 13 Alexa Thainara takes ...

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After a memorable walkout, Alexia Thainara secured a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus by submitting Molly McCann in the first round of her Ultimate Fighting Championship debut. Advertisement A ...