Molly McCann News
UFC Vegas 85 Results: Molly McCann stops Diana Belbita (Video)
Chris Taylor - February 3, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 85 results, including the featured prelim between Molly McCann and Diana Belbita. McCann (14-6 MMA) entered tonight’s contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The Liverpool standout was coming off back-t0-back submission losses to Erin Blanchfield and Julija Stoliarenko in her most previous efforts, the first of which snapped her three-fight winning streak.
UFC stars Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann set to take part in TV show
Harry Kettle - January 17, 2024
UFC fighters Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann are set to star in their own TV show, the BBC has announced. Over the course of the last few years, Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann have become two of the most recognizable faces in English mixed martial arts. The two Liverpudlians have been riding a huge wave of momentum, to the point where they’ve become ever-present members of the UFC roster.
Daniel Cormier downplays Molly McCann's strawweight move: "There are great grapplers at 115!"
Josh Evanoff - July 26, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes Molly McCann’s biggest issue is her grappling, not weight class. ‘Meatball’ made her high-profile return on Saturday night in London. The bout was her first since a destructive first-round submission loss at the hands of Erin Blanchfield last November. Sadly for Molly McCann, it was Déjà vu against Julija Stoliarenko at UFC London earlier this month.
Molly McCann announces move down to strawweight after upset loss to Julija Stoliarenko
Josh Evanoff - July 24, 2023
UFC women’s flyweight contender Molly McCann is ready to make a big change after her loss to Julija Stoliarenko. At UFC London over the weekend, ‘Meatball’ made her high-profile return. The fight was the British star’s first since a one-sided submission loss to Erin Blanchfield last November. Sadly for Molly McCann, it was Déjà vu against Julija Stoliarenko in the co-main event on Saturday. For her part, Lithuanian entered the contest as a massive underdog, holding a 1-4 promotional record.
Erin Blanchfield admits she didn't expect Molly McCann to tap at UFC 281, offers predictions for 2023: "I was definitely prepared to dislocate her arm"
Josh Evanoff - November 14, 2022
UFC women’s flyweight Erin Blanchfield believes she’ll be facing top contenders soon. ‘Cold Blooded’ returned to the octagon last Saturday at UFC 281 in New York City. Standing opposite the rising contender was fan-favorite Molly McCann. ‘Meatball’ was riding a three-fight winning streak, with two brutal knockouts coming in.
Rising UFC star Molly McCann will boycott England's World Cup tournament over Qatar's human rights abuses: "I’m not feeling the Qatar vibes"
Lewis Simpson - November 10, 2022
Molly McCann has revealed she has no intention of watching England in their upcoming world cup campaign in Qatar. The rising flyweight contender is days out from her toughest test to date. The Next Generation athlete collides with Erin Blanchfield at UFC 281. McCann is currently riding the best stint of her career after two back-to-back spinning elbow knockouts at UFC London.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson tips 'Meatball Molly McCann to be UFC champion
Andrew Whitelaw - August 22, 2022
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson believes that ‘Meatball’ Molly McCann could well be tasting UFC gold at some point down the road. The Hollywood icon posted a mashup on Instagram of the Liverpudlian’s epic spinning elbow knockouts and his own, trademark ‘People’s Elbow’ from his time competing as a pro wrestler in WWE.
Molly McCann reveals teammate Paddy Pimblett dealt with a series of tragedies ahead of UFC London: “Having to deliver when you’re dealing with that on your heart”
Cole Shelton - July 25, 2022
Molly McCann has nothing but respect for her friend and teammate Paddy Pimblett as he dealt with two tragedies just before his UFC London fight against Jordan Leavitt. A few weeks before the event, a four-year-old – who Pimblett became friends with – had a brain tumor and unfortunately passed away. It was heartbreaking for ‘The Baddy’ but the hurting didn’t stop there. On the morning of weigh-ins, Pimblett’s close friend committed suicide which only added to the heartbreak Paddy was feeling heading into his fight.
UFC London: ‘Blaydes vs. Aspinall’ Fight Card and Start Times
Harry Kettle - July 19, 2022
The Ultimate Fighting Championship heads back to London for the second time this year with a card headlined by a heavyweight battle between Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall. Event: UFC on ESPN+ 66: Blaydes vs Aspinall Date: Saturday, 23rd July 2022 Location: O2 Arena, London, England Broadcast: ESPN+ – 12pm/3pm EST
Flyweight standout Molly McCann defends the UFC against fighter pay criticism: “No other promotion would fly you around the world and put you in 5-star hotels”
Josh Evanoff - July 18, 2022
UFC women’s flyweight Molly McCann has hit back at UFC fighter pay critiques. The pay for fighters in the promotion has come under fire over the last few years. Led by names such as Jake Paul, there’s been a push for more pay for UFC fighters. Recent estimates have shown that fighter compensation as a percentage of event revenues is around 20%.
Update on Luana Carolina following scary KO loss to Molly McCann at UFC London
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 20, 2022
Luana Carolina suffered a devastating knockout loss to Molly McCann and there is an update on how she’s holding up. Carolina shared the Octagon with McCann on the UFC London card. At one point in the third round, Carolina threw a low kick that was caught by McCann. The two got in close and McCann landed a spinning back elbow that put Carolina to sleep.
UFC London Results: Molly McCann KO's Luana Carolina (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 19, 2022
Today’s UFC London main card featured a women’s flyweight bout between Molly McCann and Luana Carolina. McCann (12-4 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since September of 2021, where she defeated Ji Yeon Kim by unanimous decision.
Molly McCann releases statement following "Fight of the Night"-winning performance at UFC Vegas 36
Adam Martin - September 5, 2021
UFC women’s flyweight Molly McCann released a statement following her “Fight of the Night”-winning performance at UFC Vegas 36. McCann was coming into this fight off of two straight losses, so she badly needed a win to cement her place on the UFC roster. Not only did McCann win the fight against Ji Yeon Kim, but she also put on a “Fight of the Night”-winning performance in the process. The fight was an absolute war between the two flyweights, with McCann eventually earning a narrow decision win on the scorecards with 29-28 scores across the board for the British fighter.
Molly McCann set to return against Ashlee Evans-Smith at UFC London
Harry Kettle - December 5, 2019
Molly McCann is set to return to the Octagon once again at UFC London in 2020, as she prepares to square off against Ashlee Evans-Smith at the O2 Arena on March 21. The news was broken by Jim Edwards last night. This will mark the continuation of a busy period for “Meatball” who will be taking part in her fourth fight in a little over twelve months, having gone 3-0 in 2019.
England's 'Meatball' Molly returns at UFC on ESPN+ 5 in London
James Lynch - November 23, 2018
Former Cage Warriors champion “Meatball” Molly McCann will face Priscila Cachoeira at UFC on ESPN+ 5 in London on Mar. 16. The flyweight matchup was first reported by Combate and later confirmed by the UFC. McCann (7-2) will be searching for her first UFC victory after dropping her debut against Gillian Robertson at UFC Fight Night 130 in May. The loss not only snapped her six-fight win streak, but she missed weight by one pound over the 126-pound flyweight limit.