In her UFC debut at UFC London, Alexia Thainara achieved an impressive victory, securing a $50,000 'Performance of the Night' bonus by submitting Molly McCann in the first round. Thainara, training alongside Amanda Ribas, showcased her readiness despite being called up on short notice. She highlighted her dedication to martial arts, starting at a young age despite familial disapproval, and balanced her training with a job in construction. Drawing inspiration from legendary fighter Anderson Silva, Thainara expressed a commitment to further invest in her career and remain prepared for future opportunities in the UFC.
The first time I traveled out of Brazil was when Amanda fought [Rose] Namajunas. I still can't believe that my second trip abroad was to fight on a main card in London.
I started capoeira when I was 8 years old. When I was 15 I fell in love with jiu-jitsu, but as my mother didn't like it, I tricked her by saying I was going to soccer classes.
My mother is a caregiver for the elderly and my father is a construction worker. I hope that now I can dedicate myself solely to training.
An athlete's life is short. I'm only 27 years old. The best investment I can make is in my development as an athlete.
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