UFC Fight Night 255: McCann vs Thainara - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Molly McCann and Alexia Thainara will face off at UFC Fight Night 255 in London, staged at the O2 Arena. McCann looks to recover from her last defeat right in her home country, while Thainara aims for another victory.

McCann, with a professional record of 14-7, fights out of Liverpool and is known for securing six knockout wins. Her last bout ended in defeat against Bruna Brasil by unanimous decision. For this strawweight contest, experience plays in favor of McCann since she has faced tougher opponents like Ji Yeon Kim and Priscila Pedrita. On the other side, Thainara holds an impressive record of 11-1 with fewer knockouts under her name but defeated Rose Conceicao last September.

What time is Molly McCann vs Alexia Thainara fight

Live coverage for the Molly McCann vs Alexia Thainara main card will start at 01:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Molly McCann vs Alexia Thainara Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, March 22, 2025	01:00 PM	04:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, March 22, 2025	10:00 AM	01:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, March 22, 2025	05:00 PM	08:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, March 23, 2025	04:00 AM	07:00 AM

The UFC Fight Night 255 event will take place on March 22, 2025, at the O2 Arena in London, Greater London, England. The event starts at 04:00 PM EST. The main fight features Leon Edwards versus Sean Brady. Molly McCann will face Thainara in a strawweight bout on the undercard.

The event is part of the Fight Nights federation and includes three-round fights. Note that the timing of individual fights may vary based on the performance of earlier bouts.

Fans should check their local start times to ensure they don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Molly "Meatball" McCann faces Alexia "Burguesinha" Thainara in a Strawweight bout, with no belts on the line.

Molly McCann

Nationality: England
Height: 163 cm
Weight: 52.6 kg
Total Fights: 21
Record: 14 / 7 / 0

McCann has a record of 14 wins and 7 losses. She last fought Bruna Brasil, losing by unanimous decision. Brasil's flyweight status and experience may indicate McCann will face a similar challenge against Thainara in the strawweight category.

Alexia Thainara

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 163 cm
Weight: 52.2 kg
Total Fights: 12
Record: 11 / 1 / 0

Thainara stands at 11 wins with 1 loss. Her recent victory over Rose Conceicao by unanimous decision highlights her skill. Given her strong track record and similar weight class, she might have the edge over McCann in this match-up.

Molly McCann vs Alexia Thainara Betting Odds

Underdog: Molly McCann : 2.6 (+164)
Favorite: Alexia Thainara : 1.6 (-180)

Method of victory	Molly McCann	Alexia Thainara
By KO/TKO or disqualification	8.0 (+700)	11.0 (+1000)
By decision or technical decision	4.2 (+320)	2.3 (+130)

How and where to watch the Molly McCann vs Alexia Thainara Fight

You can watch Molly McCann vs Alexia Thainara via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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