Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington, United States.
Start Times: Prelims begin at 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT); Main Card at 8:00 PM ET. The full event streams live on Paramount+.
This women’s strawweight opener kicks off the seven-fight prelims portion of the card headlined by Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer.
Injury Report
No injuries or withdrawals reported for either fighter. The bout is fully confirmed and on schedule. Note: This matchup was made as a short-notice replacement after Stephanie Luciano withdrew (undisclosed reasons); Bruna Brasil stepped in on relatively short notice.
Fighter Matchups and Profiles
Alexia Thainara (“Burguesinha,” Varginha, Minas Gerais, Brazil – Ribas Family)
Record: 13-1-0 (UFC: 2-0)
Age: 28
Height/Reach: 5’4″ / 62.6″
UFC Ranking: #13–17 Women’s Strawweight
Style: Elite submission specialist (8 career subs, 4 first-round finishes; 62% of wins by submission) with improving striking and fight IQ. On an 11-fight win streak with exceptional grappling transitions and rear-naked choke expertise. High composure and finishing threat early or late.
Bruna Brasil (“The Special One,” Brazil)
Record: 11-6-1 (UFC: ~3-4)
Age: 32
Height/Reach: 5’6″ / 65″
UFC Ranking: Unranked
Style: Well-rounded veteran with solid striking volume and durability. Three career KO/TKO wins and experience against ranked competition, but recent performances have been decision-heavy and inconsistent. Strong takedown defense in spots but vulnerable to elite grapplers.
Key Physical/Style Edges: Brasil holds a 2-inch height and ~2.4-inch reach advantage, which could help on the feet. However, Thainara’s youth, massive momentum (11-fight streak), and elite submission game create a nightmare matchup for the veteran in close range or scrambles.
Recent Form
Alexia Thainara (13-1-0, 11-fight win streak):
Sept. 27, 2025 – UD (3 rounds) vs. Loma Lookboonmee (UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes)
Mar. 22, 2025 – SUB (Rear Naked Choke, R1, 4:32) vs. Molly McCann (UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady)
Sept. 24, 2024 – UD (3 rounds) vs. Rose Conceição (DWCS Season 8)
Thainara has looked dominant in the UFC with a mix of finishes and control, showcasing elite grappling and composure.
Bruna Brasil (11-6-1, 1-fight losing streak):
Feb. 7, 2026 – UD loss (3 rounds) vs. Ketlen Souza (UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira)
Aug. 22, 2025 – UD win vs. Ming Shi (Road to UFC Shanghai)
Feb. 8, 2025 – UD loss vs. Wang Cong (UFC 312)
Jul. 27, 2024 – UD win vs. Molly McCann (UFC 304)
Brasil has alternated wins and losses recently, mostly going the distance against solid competition but lacking finishing upside lately.
Fight History Summary
Thainara (pro since 2018) boasts a 92% win rate with zero career KO losses and only one submission defeat early in her career. Her 11-fight streak includes multiple first-round finishes and dominant UFC debuts, marking her as a rising contender. Brasil (pro since ~2018) is a battle-tested veteran with 18+ UFC/road-to-UFC appearances. She has shown durability (never finished in recent years) but has struggled with consistency, posting a 3-4 UFC record with most bouts going to decisions.
FIGHT ODDS
Alexia Thainara – 600
Bruna Brasil + 425
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 27, 2026
