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Paddy Pimblett suffered his first UFC loss, falling to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, in a five-round war. Teammate Molly McCann posted an encouraging Instagram Stories message, saying the setback will help Pimblett and the Next Generation MMA team grow and that she’s proud of him, while the result jeopardizes potential future matchups and payday plans with Ilia Topuria.
Molly McCann, a former UFC star, started her professional boxing career with an impressive TKO victory over Kate Radomska at Windsor Park, showing significant promise and potential for future title fights.
Molly McCann, a former UFC fighter, made her professional boxing debut in Belfast, winning by TKO in the sixth round after a bizarre incident where she was kicked in the body by her opponent. The fight showcased her impressive skills and footwork, and she was supported by her familial link to boxing star Katie Taylor.
Dana White's new venture into boxing with a UFC-style model has sparked debate, with former UFC fighter Molly McCann expressing confidence in White's ability to reshape boxing despite differing opinions from promoters like Eddie Hearn. McCann, who recently switched to Matchroom Boxing, believes White will implement his successful UFC strategies in boxing, potentially leading to a more unified and fairer sport, though she acknowledges concerns about the traditional boxing title system and pay structures.
Former UFC star Molly McCann has signed with Matchroom Boxing, transitioning from MMA to pursue a career in boxing, marking a new chapter in her combat sports journey.
Diana Belbita suffered a gruesome armbar injury during her fight against Molly McCann at UFC Vegas 85, but a CT scan revealed no broken bones. Belbita suspects a torn ligament and plans to undergo an MRI upon returning to Canada. The recovery time for her injury is uncertain, but it could range from two months for non-surgical treatment to over nine months if surgery is required. This loss puts Belbita at 0-2 against McCann, and she has struggled with a 2-4 record in her last six UFC fights.
Molly McCann secured a successful strawweight debut at UFC Fight Night 235 with a dominant first-round submission victory over Diana Belbita. After a challenging 14 months, McCann expressed her determination to become a UFC champion and aims to return to the cage this summer, eyeing a potential fight in July.
Molly McCann secured a successful strawweight debut at UFC Fight Night 235, defeating Diana Belbita with an armbar submission in the first round. McCann expressed relief after enduring a challenging 14 months, including consecutive losses at 125 pounds, and is determined to become a UFC champion in her new weight class. She aims to return to the cage this summer and is open to any fight, hoping to compete in July in Manchester.
Diana Belbita narrowly avoids a broken arm after tapping out to a brutal armbar submission by Molly McCann at UFC Vegas 58, with a possible ligament tear requiring an MRI upon her return to Canada, potentially keeping her out of action for a significant portion of 2024.
UFC Fight Night 235 saw four fighters earn $50,000 bonuses, with Randy Brown and Molly McCann receiving "Performance of the Night" awards for their impressive victories, including McCann's first career submission win after dropping to strawweight following a two-fight skid at flyweight.
Molly McCann almost retired after a devastating loss at UFC London, but her coach convinced her to give it one more shot at 115 pounds. She will make her women’s Strawweight debut against Diana Belbita at UFC Vegas 85, aiming to bounce back from recent setbacks and regain the support of UK fans. Despite feeling the backlash, McCann has focused on improving her ground game and is determined to master winning after mastering losing.
Tom Aspinall impresses with a 73-second finish in his return to the octagon at UFC London, catching the attention of heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Molly McCann suffers an upset submission loss, while Julija Stoliarenko's potential at her new weight class is discussed. Paul Craig also has an exceptional debut at middleweight.
Julija Stoliarenko pulled off an upset win over Molly McCann at UFC London, securing a first-round armbar victory. The surprising finish left fans shocked and fellow MMA fighters impressed with Stoliarenko's performance.