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Molly McCann scores last-second armbar submission victory in strawweight debut – UFC Vegas 85 Highlights

Molly McCannLiverpudlian fan favorite ‘Meatball’ Molly McCann returned to the Octagon on Saturday night at UFC Vegas 85 looking to…

Molly McCann

Liverpudlian fan favorite ‘Meatball’ Molly McCann returned to the Octagon on Saturday night at UFC Vegas 85 looking to snap a two-fight skid. Standing in her way was Romanian standout Diana Belbita who entered the bout desperate for a victory after dropping four of her last six, including a unanimous decision defeat against McCann in October 2019.

McCann came out immediately firing on all cylinders, looking to land a big overhand right. Belbita attempted to use her six-inch reach advantage, but McCann was able to stick and move, quickly landing her power strikes before getting out of range. ‘Meatball’ even broke out her new and improved ground game, putting ‘The Warrior Princess’ on the canvas and immediately taking mount.

With only 30 seconds left in the round, it appeared as though Belbita was going to survive the barrage of elbows that McCann was reigning down. However, ‘Meatball’ had no intention of seeing the second round. McCann snatched Belbita’s arm and locked in an armbar, forcing Belbita to tap out with only one second left on the clock.

Official Result: Molly McCann def. Diana Belbita via submission (armbar) at 4:59 of Round 1.

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‘Meatball’ Molly McCann announces move to strawweight amid back-to-back losses: ‘It’s time to drop down’

Molly McCannMeatball’ Molly McCann is making some adjustments as she once again looks to recover from back-to-back losses inside the Octagon. The Liverpudlian fan favorite came up short in her return at UFC London on Saturday, suffering a first-round submission loss at the hands of 11-7-1 fighter Julija Stoliarenko. McCann has now lost two straight via […]

Molly McCann

Meatball’ Molly McCann is making some adjustments as she once again looks to recover from back-to-back losses inside the Octagon.

The Liverpudlian fan favorite came up short in her return at UFC London on Saturday, suffering a first-round submission loss at the hands of 11-7-1 fighter Julija Stoliarenko. McCann has now lost two straight via submission in the first round, prompting ‘Meatball’ to make a much-needed change in her mixed martial arts career.

Taking to Instagram, McCann revealed that she will be moving down to strawweight in hopes of fighting women that better match her size and stature.

I have always had the toughest road and journey in life, that’s just the Molly McCann way, and I’m okay with that,” McCann wrote. “The highs are the highest and the lows, well I don’t think I have words that do the pain and hurt justice. But dare to dream ay! If there’s one thing I know, it’s how to always overcome adversity and this is no different. 20 months ago I was sitting in this same position, 2 back to back losses and ready to pack it in. Then a boss run and my world changed forever.

“We have one more adjustment to make and I believe that will make all the difference in the world, the smallest in the division makes it tough when the opponents are so much bigger. So for me it’s time to drop down and face the girls who are the same size!”

Molly McCann Has Been Here Before

Making her Octagon debut in 2018, Molly McCann came up short against Gillian Robertson, but quickly bounced back, rattling off three straight wins against Priscila Cachoeira, Ariane Lipski, and Diana Belbi??. However, her momentum came to a crashing halt when she lost back-to-back unanimous decisions against Taila Sanoto and Lara Fritzen.

Again, ‘Meatball’ bit down on her mouthpiece and landed three more wins, including star-making knockouts against Luana Carolina and Hannah Goldy. The victories matched with her highly publicized friendship with Paddy Pimblett made McCann a bonafide superstar in her home country, but she has failed to capitalize on the momentum when it comes to making headway in the flyweight division.

A move to strawweight could open up a whole new world for Molly McCann as a plethora of fresh matchups and possibilities await her.

Julija Stoliarenko submits Molly McCann with stunning first round armbar in upset win – UFC London Highlights

Julija Stoliarenko submits Molly McCann with nasty first round armbar at UFC LondonLithuanian grappler, Julija Stoliarenko has silenced the crowd at The O2 Arena in London, submitting flyweight veteran, Molly McCann with an opening round armbar in the co-main event of tonight’s UFC Fight Night London card. Stoliarenko, who boasts a dismal 1-4 promotional record during her tenure under the Dana White-led banner, had landed just a […]

Julija Stoliarenko submits Molly McCann with nasty first round armbar at UFC London

Lithuanian grappler, Julija Stoliarenko has silenced the crowd at The O2 Arena in London, submitting flyweight veteran, Molly McCann with an opening round armbar in the co-main event of tonight’s UFC Fight Night London card.

Stoliarenko, who boasts a dismal 1-4 promotional record during her tenure under the Dana White-led banner, had landed just a single win over Jessica-Rose Clark back in July of last year in her sole victory since her transition to the Octagon.

And making a flyweight divisional bow against Cage Warriors veteran, McCann tonight in the English capital, the 30-year-old silenced the partisan crowd inside the opening round of their co-headlining bout, submitting the Liverpool native with a dominant opening round armbar.

Shooting on McCann following a brief striking battle, Stoliarenko managed to successfully take the Next Generation MMA & BJJ to the ground in the opening couple minutes of their co-main event clash, before scrambling and locking up a nasty armbar win after briefly attempting a rear-naked choke.

Below, catch the highlights from Julija Stoliarenko’s finish of Molly McCann at UFC London

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Molly McCann Looks To Rekindle Love For MMA After Mental Hardships

Following her UFC 281 submission defeat, Molly McCann announced she is taking a break from the sport. Molly McCann had been on a three-fight winning streak prior to the Erin Blanchfield fight. Renowned for her entertaining boxing and kickboxing-focused…

Following her UFC 281 submission defeat, Molly McCann announced she is taking a break from the sport. Molly McCann had been on a three-fight winning streak prior to the Erin Blanchfield fight. Renowned for her entertaining boxing and kickboxing-focused style, “Meatball” has become a fan favorite in the years since her May 2018 Octagon debut….

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