UFC flyweight Luana Caroline has said she is 'fine' after her devastating knockout loss against Molly McCann.
In the third round of her UFC London match with Meatball, the Brazilian received a highlight KO.
Luana Carolina and Molly McCann fought at UFC London
Carolina was defeated by a vicious spin-back elbow that decided the match at the O2 Arena.
After being released from the fighter hotel, the 28-year old was taken to the hospital for further examinations.
Carolina posted a picture of her hotel room on Instagram and wrote: "Hey guys! I'm passing through to let you all know that overall, I'm fine."
"And thanking you so much, from the bottom of my heart, for the crowd and msg that you sent me.
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A few hours later she said: "Yessssssss guys, I'm fine.
"Thank you for everything. I appreciate everyone's positive messages and their exchange. You are amazing.
"Obviously, I was sad. Who wouldn't? It's not from the sport. Anyone who has ever climbed into an Octagon knows what I mean.
"It was my enemy's day, all of her merit, congratulations!
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"I will correct my mistakes. As the name suggests, we are fighters. '"
McCann, 31 years old, won a PS38,000 bonus for her beautiful elbow. She had been working with Next Generation coaches for months to get it perfect.
She stated, "We drill it every day. I'm available to go.
"I'm ready for punch all night. I'm so grateful to Luana Carolina for pushing me. "I'm so happy!"
UFC President Dana White was stunned by McCann’s amazing KO and declared: "Greatest female knockout that you'll ever see."
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"Women don't knock out women like this."
McCann now has a record of two wins after her stunning victory over Carolina. She entered the fight on the heels of a decision win against Ji Yeon Kim.
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