Alexia Thainara returned to the Ribas Family academy, in Varginha, MG. Photo: Reproduction
After the 'walk in the Land of the Queen', Alexia Thainara returned to Brazil. The strawweight fighter (up to 52,1 kg) revealed by the 'Contender Series' made her debut in UFC London last Saturday (22) where she dominated the duel against the veteran Molly McCann. 'Burguesinha' is out with the victory after finishing her 34-year-old opponent, who announced her retirement shortly after the setback.
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In his debut in the most famous octagon in the world, Alexia Thainara put on quite a show from start to finish. Abusing her famous catchphrase 'Forget it, Troops!', she made an entrance with her signature: bold and cheerful. Then, she faced the English veteran with her chest open and heart on the tip of her glove. She had already warned in exclusive interview protocols for SUPER FIGHTS, which would go to the UFC London to have fun and would throw all the pressure of the match onto her opponent. She promised… and she delivered!
The result was a victory by submission in the first round. In addition, 'Burguesinha' won the 'Performance of the Night' award and took home an extra US$50 (around R$286,4, at the current exchange rate). to the house, in addition to payments for fighting and victory. (see below)
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- UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) March 22, 2025
This Monday (24), the fighter was already at the Ribas Family gym, which is located in Varginha, Minas Gerais. Together with coach Marcelo Ribas and the seventh in the UFC strawweight ranking, Amanda ribas, she arrived with a big party and was welcomed with open arms by her other teammates. (watch below)
Sensation of the moment, the residents of Varginha even made a figurine in honor of the fighter:
Alexia Thainara even won a 'delivery' sticker.
The sticker is related to what Alexia said right after she defeated McCann. In the interview while still in the octagon, 'Burguesinha' made a joke about the call she received to accept the fight at the last minute. Since she imposed a defeat on the hostess, she joked that it was a 'delivery'.
“This is Alexia Delivery. You called, delivery is ok. Alexia is ready to put on a show.” (see below)
With the victory in the debut, Alexia Thainara reaches 11 positive points on the record. 'Burguesinha' has only suffered one defeat so far in his career.
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