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UFC Strawweight

Alexia Thainara VS Bruna Brasil

Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

15-1-0 Record 11-7-1
30 Age 32
163 cm Height 168 cm
170 cm Reach 166 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
53% Finish rate 45%
0% KO rate 27%
53% Sub rate 18%

Result Summary

Alexia Thainara def. Bruna Brasil Decision (unanimous) · R3

Alexia Thainara successfully avenged her 2019 regional-scene loss to Bruna Brasil with a grinding, dominant performance. Knowing Brasil had the edge in dynamic kicking at range, Thainara completely neutralized that threat by implementing relentless forward pressure. Thainara consistently closed the distance, backing Brasil against the fence and securing multiple takedowns. From top position, Thainara controlled the pace and smothered Brasil with heavy ground-and-pound and positional dominance over the course of three rounds. Brasil was unable to mount any significant offense off her back, allowing Thainara to cruise to a clear-cut unanimous decision victory.

Fight Overview

Both Brazilian strawweights have already beaten the same opponent, making this a revenge‑filled grudge match that highlights their grappling prowess. Thainara rides a three‑fight win streak with two submissions, while Brasil seeks to bounce back from recent decision losses.

Keys to Victory

Alexia Thainara

  1. Press forward and look for a takedown to set up her dangerous rear‑naked choke.
  2. Use her high activity and cardio to outpace Brasil in the early rounds.
  3. Keep the fight standing only long enough to create openings for the clinch.

Bruna Brasil

  1. Employ her experience and look for a guillotine choke, a weapon that previously finished Thainara.
  2. Control the center of the octagon and use strikes to create scrambles.
  3. Stay patient and avoid being caught in a submission early.

Last 5 fights

Alexia Thainara

  1. W Loma Lookboonmee Decision · R3 5:00 · 28 SEPT 2025
  2. W Molly McCann Submission · R1 4:32 · 22 MAR 2025
  3. W Rose Conceição Decision · R3 5:00 · 24 SEPT 2024
  4. W Thaiane Souza Submission · R1 4:09 · 17 DEC 2023
  5. W Sabrina Oliveira Decision · R3 5:00 · 26 AUG 2023

Bruna Brasil

  1. L Ketlen Souza Decision · R3 5:00 · 7 FEB 2026
  2. W Ming Shi Decision · R3 5:00 · 22 AUG 2025
  3. L Wang Cong Decision · R3 5:00 · 9 FEB 2025
  4. W Molly McCann Decision · R3 5:00 · 27 JUL 2024
  5. L Loma Lookboonmee Decision · R3 5:00 · 10 FEB 2024

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