Local fan favorite Molly McCann has a new target in her sights for next weekend’s UFC Fight Night in London.
The mixed martial arts leader will head back across the pond soon to stage another card in England’s capital. As usual, a number of the country’s own will be in action, with former champion Leon Edwards headlining.
Among the most prominent names on the undercard is McCann (14-7), a longtime flyweight veteran who dropped down to 115 pounds last year. After going 1-1 in her return to division, most recently falling to defeat opposite Bruna Brasil at UFC 304 in Manchester, “Meatball” will look to get back to winning ways on March 22.
To do so, the Liverpudlian will need to defeat a late-notice replacement opponent. While she was originally set to face Istela Nunes, McCann will now share the cage with Alexia Thainara (11-1).
News of the matchup change was first reported by Ag. Fight.
I.Nunes out. Molly McCann will now fight Alexia Thainara at #UFCLondon on March 22nd. (first rep. @AgFight) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN #UFC2025 pic.twitter.com/VgteQiLqPu
— Marcel Dorff
(@BigMarcel24) March 14, 2025
Brazil’s Thainara has won nine straight, with her most recent victory coming via decision on Dana White’s Contender Series last year. She shares an opponent with McCann, having suffered her sole career loss to Brasil back in 2019.
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