Molly McCann and Alexia Thainara, UFC London ceremonial weigh-in Credit score: Patrick McCorry/Cageside Press
Molly McCann seemed to get again within the win column in her native England when she took on newcomer Alexia Thainara at UFC London on Saturday.
Thainara was stepping in to interchange Istela Nunes on all of eight days discover, making her debut after successful a contract on the Contender Sequence final 12 months.
Spherical one kicked off with Thainara setting the tempo early, touchdown a number of sharp calf kicks. She rapidly engaged in a putting change with McCann, showcasing her stand-up abilities. Nevertheless, simply because the putting battle heated up, Thainara made a wise adjustment, capturing in for a well-timed and easy takedown.
From her again, McCann stayed energetic, throwing sharp elbows and utilizing her toes on the hips to create area and threaten along with her legs. She managed to provoke a scramble, however Thainara remained composed, sustaining high management. McCann got here near securing an armbar, however Thainara’s protection was on level. She expertly transitioned to take McCann’s again, locking in each hooks.
With the rear-naked choke arrange, McCann fought valiantly to defend, however a slight readjustment from Thainara deepened the maintain. Unable to flee, McCann was compelled to faucet.
Official Consequence: Alexia Thainara def. Molly McCann by submission (rear-naked choke), Spherical 1, 4:32
