Molly McCann vs. Alexia Thainara prediction, choose, begin time for UFC Combat Evening 255

Molly McCann and Alexia Thainara meet Saturday on the primary card of UFC Combat Evening 255 at The O2 in London. Take a look at this fast breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.
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Molly McCann vs. Alexia Thainara UFC London preview

The excellent news for McCann (14-7 MMA, 7-6 UFC) is she has post-fight bonuses in her previous 4 wins. Rougher is that she’s dropped three of her previous 4. … Thainara (11-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC), from Brazil, stepped in for Istela Nunes on simply 10 days’ discover. She’s received 9 straight, together with on DWCS this previous September.

Molly McCann vs. Alexia Thainara UFC London knowledgeable choose, prediction

Filling out the primary card in London is an impromptu strawweight scrap between Molly McCann and Alexia Thainara.

Stepping in on simply over every week’s discover to exchange Istela Nunes is Thainara, who’s contemporary off of a profitable exhibiting on the final season of Dana White’s Contender Collection.

Regardless of solely giving Thainara a C+ on the evening, I used to be admittedly a bit extra impressed together with her enhancements after going again to observe her tape. That at all times helps present additional context.

Not solely is Thainara exhibiting to steadily shore up her uncooked sensibilities, however the Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt has additionally proven some stable offensive grappling expertise that would present some issues for McCann.

McCann would be the extra polished striker and large edge in expertise, however Thainara, to her credit score, does usually prepare with the UFC’s Amanda Ribas, so I can perceive why “Burguesinha” is bustling with confidence.

This ought to be a principal choose for McCann given the short-notice intangibles and rawness of Thainara, however I think that the Brazilian’s athleticism, perspective and skill to punch the physique will serve her nicely on this spot.

The choose is Thainara by submission in Spherical 2.

Molly McCann vs. Alexia Thainara UFC London odds

The oddsmakers and the general public are favoring the Brazilian fighter, itemizing Thainara (-196) and McCann (+158) by way of FanDuel.

Molly McCann vs. Alexia Thainara UFC London begin time, learn how to watch

McCann and Thainara are anticipated to stroll to the cage at roughly 5:15 p.m. ET. The combat will stream on ESPN+.

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