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, Thainara (11-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) makes her promotional debut Saturday at UFC Fight Night 255 at The O2 (ESPN+) when she takes on fan favorite Molly McCann (14-7 MMA, 7-6 UFC) in a strawweight bout.
Thainara steps in as a late replacement for Istela Nunes on just eight days’ notice, and although a full training camp would’ve been preferred, she feels ready for this moment.
