Summary

  1. Postpublished at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    Thainara beats McCann by submission

    We're hearing from Alexia Thainara now and, having won on her UFC debut, she is on top of the world.

    Full quotes to come.

  2. McCann's gloves are offpublished at 21:36 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    Paul Battison
    BBC Sport journalist at the O2 Arena

    Molly McCann has taken her gloves off following defeat which usually means a fighter is about to announce their retirement...

  3. Postpublished at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    Thainara beats McCann by submission

    Michael Bisping
    Former UFC middleweight champion on TNT Sports

    That is impressive coming in on a week's notice and making it look easy against Molly McCann. She finished the job in style.

  4. Postpublished at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    Thainara beats McCann by submission

    There were 28 seconds left on the clock when McCann tapped.

    Hugely frustrating from McCann as she suffers a second successive defeat and her fourth loss in five fights.

    Molly McCann tries to fight a chokeImage source, PA Media
  5. Round onepublished at 21:33 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    McCann v Thainara

    McCann fights the hand and gets out of trouble for a moment.

    Thainara attacks again and McCann taps!

  6. Round onepublished at 21:32 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    McCann v Thainara

    McCann escapes but Thainara is with her every step of the way again and scrambles to take the back,.

    McCann's neck is in serious danger.

    Just under a minute to hang on.

  7. Round onepublished at 21:31 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    McCann v Thainara

    McCann has Thainara in full guard and starts to land some nasty elbows to the top of the head.

    There looks to be some blood coming from Thainara's forehead.

    Thainara postures up and McCann tries to escape but a good recover and downward pressure from the Brazilian takes it back to where they started.

  8. Round onepublished at 21:29 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    McCann v Thainara

    McCann bobs up and down, keeping Thainara on his toes and guessing as to whether she is going to shoot for a takedown.

    McCann closes the range and lands with a right.

    Thainara is happy to take this down to the canvas and gets McCann on her back with a really neat trip.

  9. Postpublished at 21:28 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    McCann v Thainara

    Michael Bisping
    Former UFC middleweight champion on TNT Sports

    Molly shows up every time and fights her heart out every single time. She gives it 100%.

  10. Postpublished at 21:28 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    McCann v Thainara

    Molly McCann is pacing from side to side in the octagon as her credentials are read out.

    She looks pumped. Too pumped?

    We'll soon find out.

    Off we go.

    Molly McCann punches her chestImage source, Getty Images
  11. Tale of the tapepublished at 21:27 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    McCann v Thainara

    Comparison graphic comparing Molly McCann and Alexia Thainara statisticsImage source, Getty Images
  12. Postpublished at 21:27 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    McCann v Thainara

    Michael Bisping
    Former UFC middleweight champion on TNT Sports

    On paper, this could be a much tougher fight for Molly McCann than her original opponent.

  13. Postpublished at 21:26 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    McCann v Thainara

    No sign of Molly McCann dancing. She is deadly serious.

    McCann screams "come on!" as she marches to the side of the octagon.

    The Liverpudlian slaps her chest and raises her fist in the air as she goes through he final preparations.

  14. Watch: McCann on how MMA gave her courage to be herselfpublished at 21:25 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    McCann v Thainara

    Molly McCann is looking to rediscover some form after losing three of her last four fights and continues her journey at strawweight against Alexia Thainara tonight.

    The Liverpudlian spoke to BBC Sport about how MMA gave her the courage to be herself.

  15. Thainara's movespublished at 21:24 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    Paul Battison
    BBC Sport journalist at the O2 Arena

    Alexia Thainara with one of the most impressive dance routines I've seen during a UFC walkout.

    I'd be gassed before the fight even begins if that was me.

    Alexia Thainara dances in the octagonImage source, Getty Images
  16. Postpublished at 21:23 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    McCann v Thainara

    Alexia Thainara is first to walk to the cage and she is loving every second of it. She only the fight last Friday after Molly McCann's original opponent pulled out.

    The Brazilian is dancing her way down the ramp.

    That's one way to try and get the fans on side... unfortunately McCann is a fan favourite.

  17. McCann in fiery face-offpublished at 21:21 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    McCann v Thainara

    Molly McCann stands with her hands behind her back as Alexia Thainara shouts in her face at a UFC weigh-inImage source, Getty Images
    Molly McCann waves her hand in front of the face of Alexia Thainara at a UFC weigh-inImage source, Getty Images

    You can always count on Molly McCann to raise the roof and she did her best to entertain during a pretty dull ceremonial weigh-in on Friday.

    There was little of note as most fighters took to the scales and faced off but there was a bit of spice between McCann and Alexia Thainara.

    McCann was a little calmer than some of her previous stare downs but there was a cold glare in the direction of the Brazilian.

    Thainara attempted to goad the Liverpudlian by raising her arms with a cheer and McCann responded by waving her hand in front of her nose to suggest her opponent had bad breath, before the pair exchanged words.

  18. Postpublished at 21:20 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    Terrance McKinney on X: "Let’s get it, congrats on the win."

  19. 'I want McKinney in Miami'published at 21:19 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    Duncan beats Vucenic by submission

    Chris Duncan speaking to TNT Sports: "My striking coach Thiago Alves, a legend of the sport. American Top Team, the best gym in the world. I want Terrance McKinney in Miami. Get your gloves on, you're getting sparked, mate.

    "Dana White you changed my life last time, please change it again. Look at that performance. I am the man."

    Jordan Vucenic being punched by Chris DuncanImage source, Getty Images
  20. Postpublished at 21:19 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

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    I'm standing firm on that being a bear in a top hat.

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