Molly McCann

2022 - 7 - 24

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UFC London: Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann bid to continue ... (Sporting News)

Ahead of UFC London, The Sporting News looks at the fighters who have contributed to Liverpool's status as the UK city to have suffered the least UFC ...

A brutal spinning elbow knockout of Luana Carolina in March sent McCann's already high profile rocketing. As well as McCann, Pimblett, Mokaev and Aspinall are among the fighters whose chances of becoming the second UK champion will draw closer with a win on Saturday. They can identify with me." McCann and Pimblett have known each other for decades and train together at the Next Generation MMA gym in the centre of Liverpool. "Kids look at McGregor and see a big, hard fella with loads of tattoos," Pimblett told the Guardian. "Kids have got long, floppy hair, they haven't got tattoos. As the most high-profile MMA promotion returns to the venue, The Sporting News takes a look at how Pimblett and McCann are extending Liverpool and the UK's fighting reputation.

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UFC Fight Night 208 results: Molly McCann lights up Hannah Goldy ... (MMA Junkie)

Molly McCann's star kept rising Saturday in front of her home British fans at UFC Fight Night 208.

Charles Johnson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) McCann has won three straight. With several quick punches, Goldy hit the canvas. Goldy went after a takedown again right after that, but ate a punch from McCann. McCann landed a solid right counter, then pushed Goldy to the canvas with 90 seconds left. “I don’t know if I’ve ever seen this before in combat sports in the U.K. – getting behind a female athlete,” McCann said. Ahead of McCann’s finish, those fans had endured eight decisions in the first nine fights.

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UFC star Molly McCann leads crowd in chant of "F*** the Tories ... (Mirror.co.uk)

McCann was celebrating after her stoppage win over Hannah Goldby in London and encouraged the crowd at The O2 to join in with her chant.

As she was about the leave the cage, McCann asked the crowd: "Can I just get you to sing one thing. I think you've seen after the last win I didn't go on a three-month bender, I'm committed to the game." And once she had officially had her hand raised, she said: "I don't know if I've ever seen this in combat sports in the UK, getting behind a female athlete.

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UFC London: Paddy Pimblett, Molly McCann send O2 Arena crowd ... (Yahoo Sports)

Both Brits scored crushing victories in their bouts on the main card of UFC London, sending the sell-out crowd into a delirium. McCann scored a devastating ...

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Molly McCann lands another spinning elbow to score first round ... (talkSPORT.com)

Molly McCann received the biggest pop of the night so far from the thousands in attendance at UFC London in the O2 Arena, and deservedly so.'Meatbal.

The former Cage Warriors champion pinned her opponent against the Octagon wall and unleashed a series of shots that seemingly ended the fight as Goldy fell limp to the floor. Goldy quickly abandoned her striking and tried to wrestle but was made to pay by McCann who fired off a nasty elbow to cause a separation before going back to work with her strikes. ‘Meatball’ came out swinging early but her opponent ate her shots well and tried to fire back with punches of her own, though that didn’t deter the scouser who continued to push the pace.

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Molly McCann KO: Slow motion footage is even more brutal (GiveMeSport)

Molly McCann knockout against Hannah Goldy at UFC London is incredibly brutal in slow motion…

She delivered a brutal spinning elbow before landing a combo of punches to Goldy’s head, forcing the referee to step in and end the contest. To see everyone else on this card who didn’t want it as much, they let you down. Goldy was answerless to Meatball’s attack, handing her a comprehensive victory.

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'She did it again!': Fighters react to Molly McCann's latest spinning ... (MMA Fighting)

McCann defended the attack and refused to allow her opponent to implement her gameplay. After pushing Goldy away, McCann battered her with a spinning back elbow ...

Meatballmania— Johnny Muñoz (@KidKvenbo) #UFCLondon July 23, 2022 After pushing Goldy away, McCann battered her with a spinning back elbow before ending the fight with a barrage of strikes against the fence. McCann defended the attack and refused to allow her opponent to implement her gameplay.

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Molly McCann steamrolls Hannah Goldy with first-round stoppage at ... (DAZN News US)

Molly McCann delivered a knockout of the year candidate with a spinning back elbow over Luana Carolina in March during the UFC's return to London.

She didn't know what was next but wanted to enjoy the moment. She stuffed Goldy's takedown attempts and controlled the action on the feet until the end. McCann landed a barrage of shots to drop Goldy. McCann continued the assault until referee Herb Dean broke it up, and the crowd went bananas.

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Molly McCann wants Antonina Shevchenko next after UFC Fight ... (MMA Junkie)

Molly McCann is not one to call someone out, but she had a name after UFC Fight Night 208.

So I would like you to tell her that I believe she is the best, that’s why I’m trying to challenge her for that.” So with the greatest respect, I’ve said her name because I think she is the best. But I genuinely think this is an amazing fight to have, and if they do one fight camp for me, if I ever make it to Shevchenko, they’ll have the blueprint.

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'I don't want no problems' – British MMA star Molly McCann drank ... (talkSPORT.com)

UFC star Molly McCann famously 'just wants a bevvy' after her fights and it was no different last night at the O2 Arena in London.'Meatball' s.

Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. I don’t want no problems,” Stormzy said as he backed away from McCann with his hands in the air. “Paddy wanted the German doner.

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Drake to buy Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann Rolex watches after ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Pimblett and McCann both picked up victories at the second instalment of UFC London last night, with rapper Drake having placed a £1.9 million bet on the ...

"But I also woke up to a message at 4am on Friday that one of my friends from home had killed themselves so Ricky, that's for you. Pimblett later added: "Molly sent him a video right after it on Instagram and he said he was going to give us both a Rolex so we are swimming it." The 27-year-old got his victory and made an emotional post-fight tribute during his interview with UFC legend Michael Bisping. The teammates were seen backstage together after the fight, with McCann posting a video on However he finally correctly predicted the winner of a fight last month having placed a bet on champion Israel Adesanya who brushed aside the challenge of Jarod Cannonier. His first bet this year came in March when he backed Jorge Masvidal to beat Colby Covington with $275,000 but 'Gamebred' was comfortably outpointed by his bitter rival.

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Drake promises Rolex watches to Molly McCann, Paddy Pimblett ... (MMA Fighting)

Music superstar Drake won big on Saturday thanks to UFC London stars Molly McCann and Paddy Pimblett, and he plans to return the favor.

Both were awarded with a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. “So we’re swimming in it.” “Rollies for Meatball and the Baddy,” Drake wrote.

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Molly McCann leads UFC London fans in 'f*** the Tories' chant after ... (The Independent)

The Liverpudlian scored her second KO win at the O2 Arena in four months, beating Hannah Goldy.

“I woke up on Friday morning at 4am to a message that one of my friends back home had killed himself,” the 27-year-old said. “But there is a stigma in this world that men can’t talk. “Paddy The Baddy” then used his post-fight interview to encourage men to speak about mental health more openly. “Can just get you all to sing one thing?” McCann added. This weekend, the 32-year-old remarkably replicated the stunning strike to set up a KO of Hannah Goldy. “To see everyone else on this card who didn’t want it as much, they let you down.

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Molly McCann and Paddy Pimblett's chaotic celebrations with ... (GiveMeSport)

Liverpudlians are fortunate enough to be able to claim two of the UFC's fastest rising stars as their own. 'Meatball' Molly McCann and Paddy 'the Baddy'…

Her charisma and quick wit are marking her apart as a fighter and a salesperson in the flyweight division, with a global audience tuning in to see what she gets up to next. ‘Meatball’ Molly, who earned her nickname by funding her fledgling fighting career by working shifts at Subway, also serenaded the London crowd with a chant of ‘f*** the Tories’. This was just the latest in a stream of entertaining out-of-the-ring shenanigans which have endeared the LGBTQ advocate to the nation.

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Molly McCann wants Antonina Shevchenko next to prepare for ... (MMA Fighting)

UFC London winner Molly McCann sees a meeting with flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko in her future.

McCann has now won three straight fights and her UFC record stands at 6-3. “I gave you fight IQ,” McCann said. It’s not just the end of her fight with Goldy that has McCann thrilled with herself either. McCann is likely correct in her assessment that she won’t be crossing paths with “Bullet” anytime soon, but the English fighter has emerged as a star in her own right. I believe I am. “Meatball” put Hannah Goldy away in a little under four minutes to light up O2 Arena at UFC London on Saturday and was later asked at the evening’s post-fight press conference why she’s angled for a fight with Antonina Shevchenko next.

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