News about Molly McCann

At just over three decades old, the UFC is still a baby in sporting terms. But those three letters - once derided as 'human cockfighting' - are now synonymous with a global behemoth of a business worth billions. UFC 1 was a freak show involving a 30 stone sumo wrestler, and shark-filled moat - more on that extravaganza here. And now, MMA's market leader dominates the combat sports landscape with highly-trained professional athletes competing on an almost weekly basis. The UFC has more than 100 training facilities worldwide, has put on more than 500 live events and been televised in 175 countries.

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Anthony Joshua is expected to come unstuck against Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Friday night, according to Molly McCann, if the former UFC champion uses his strength against the British fighter. With the Cameroonian-French MMA fighter returning from battle after starting WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in October, the two are due to meet in a massive clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ngannou is widely regarded as one of the world's most feared players, with UFC president Dana White once referring to one of his punches as 'being equal to being struck by a Ford Escort going at full throttle.'

Molly McCann won in the first round over Diana Belbita on Saturday night, putting her at a pivotal point in her UFC career. McCann debuted in the 115lbs weight class and had a point to prove in the Octagon after suffering back-to-back submission losses in the UFC. McCann appeared energized and swarmed her opponent with a series of punches right away.

Molly McCann has shed weight in anticipation of her strawweight debut on Saturday night. Meatball has competed at flyweight since her collegiate debut in 2015, but the UFC has had to cut her weight to 115 pounds after back-to-back losses. McCann dropped the scales at 116 pounds, the maximum for a non-title fight in the weight class.

Molly McCann has found her next fight in the UFC, with 'Meatball' dropping a weight class. On February 3, she will make her debut in the strawweight division. By first-round entry, McCann has lost two games in a row and will be looking for a return to winning ways against a familiar foe who has since been defeated at flyweight in 2019.

Molly McCann, a UFC rookie, won on her first match in her pro grappling debut before delivering a moving post-fight talk about her latest battles against online hate. McCann, who holds a 13-6 record, made her grappling debut at Polaris 26 in Southampton on Saturday night, where she took on Julia Scardone, a British MMA actress. With almost eight minutes remaining in their match, 'Meatball' locked in an armbar on her opponent to win.

Although she does not believe she will face Jon Jones, who is expected to retire following the Stipe Miocic fight in November, she does believe he will fight anyone, whoever his opponent is. She also shared more of her personal life and how they have benefited each other lately when speaking exclusively with Mail Sport. When McCann won, I think I'm going to win the belt.'

Molly McCann, who suffered first-round submission losses to Erin Blanchfield and Julija Stoliarenko, talks to Mail Sport about the difficult days, how she came close to quitting, and nearly cried every night. Now, with the support of her family, colleagues, and team, as well as a few pints of Guinness, she's in good spirits and aiming to return to the octagon later this year, with a decrease in weight class. And there is only one thing that fuels this aspiration: the ardent desire to win.

Molly McCann has announced that she will be going back to strawweight after losing in the first round to Julija Stoliarenko on Saturday. The loss marked her second straight setback in the same manner after falling victim to a kimura from Erin Blanchfield at UFC 281 in November. "If there is one thing I know, it's how to beat adversity,' the former flyweight champion posted on Instagram. I was 20 months ago, in the midst of two back-to-back losses and willing to pack it in.' Then a boss's job was over, and then my life was changed forever. One more change to make, and I think it will make all the difference in the world, because the opponents are so large.' So for me it's time to drop down and face the girls who are the same size!

What a year can make. Hannah Goldy was defeated in the first round by Molly McCann in July 2022, crashing the American against the cage with a spinning elbow before crashing her with a flurry of punches. McCann received a Performance of the Night award for her third straight win in the UFC.

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With a spectacular first-round finish of Marcin Tybura at UFC London in the O2 Arena, Tom Aspinall re-launched himself as one of the top heavyweights on the planet. Molly McCann, who suffered a first-round submission loss in the co-main event, had as good a night as it was for the British actor. To see how the drama unfolded, scroll through our live stream.

During UFC London's co-main event, Molly McCann suffered a humiliating first-round loss to Julija Stoliarenko. 'Meatball' was forced to tap within two minutes of the match after her Lithuanian counterpart trapped in an armbar in front of a packed out O2 Arena.' McCann's loss was a humiliating loss, considering she had little opportunity to showcase her striking skills during the match.

As part of UFC Fight Night's co-main event, one of the UK's most exciting and eye-catching mixed martial arts stars will appear in the octagon once more. Molly McCann has made a name for herself in the UK's MMA scene in the space of a few years, largely because of her empathetic appearances in the cage. Despite a humiliating loss in her last outing, McCann has compiled a good highlight reel that would have any MMA celebrity proud to display proudly.

When it comes to hitting the UFC level, a fighter named 'Meatball' might have a difficult time. Molly McCann, who clocked in at 125 pounds on the dot on Friday morning during her co-main event in London, has weight reduction and diet to a fine art. McCann, who previously referred to herself as a "skinny fat thing" and was given the nickname "Meatball" when she first started working at Subway long before she became a favored fan favorite in the UFC, hasn't always been so straightforward.

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Molly McCann has been whisked to the tumultuous heights of a co-main event at UFC London this Saturday, and has promised to offer the home audience a 'kill or be killed' performance. 'Meatball' has long been a fan favorite and has become synonymous with the events held in the country's capital. The 33-year-old's popular style contrasted with down to earth and self-deprecating personalities has soared.

When Tom Aspinall faces Marcin Tybura, a top heavyweight contender, in the first time in over a year. After losing his first match in the UFC back in July 2022, the Brit has entered this weekend's main event. In the first 15 meters of the fight, the 30-year-old sustained a horrific leg injury. Tybura's star is now on a two-fight winning streak, defeating Blagoy Ivanov in his last outing back in February.

During a recent visit to the Capital FM studios, 'Meatball,' who has made waves in the octagon since entering UFC in 2018, sported her lavish timepiece. Roman Kemp, the team's presenter, spoke with organisers about the tale behind the success. Drake gifted McCann and Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett with a Rolex in September after losing an eye-watering £1.2 million, having bet on the talented pair to win their respective bouts at UFC London. Following her triumph, Drake took it upon himself to congratulate McCann with the presenter. And, well, the 33-year-old wore the watch when visiting Kemp's show, with the coveted item quickly becoming the center of conversation.

Molly McCann likes the taste of her heartbreaking loss last year as like having 'acid' in her mouth. However, the bitter taste of July 22 might have been replaced by something much more palatable. 'Meatball' has taken months of soul-searching and 'grieving' for her to recover physically from her first-round loss to Erin Blanchfield, but the O2 Arena is poised to welcome her back. Julija Stoliarenko is on the menu, while McCann has explained how she came back to a mental condition that can be used again.

The prodigious young stars of virtually every sport have a definite path to the top. A conveyor belt is provided by Scouting, skills development, and elite academy programs for the big leagues. However, MMA is young, approaching their 30th birthday this year, and every fighter with a belt tied around their waist will have their own origin tale. Gifted fighters will break through the cracks, and of course those from countries with poor MMA infrastructure have one hand tied behind them from the start. The void in the system sparked an idea - the MMA Fight Academy.

During the UFC middleweight title match between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, the multi-award winning rapper continued his streak of extravagant bets on sporting events by stakeing stakes worth close to £725,000 ($900,000.000) per month. Adesanya recovered the 185lb crown just months after losing it to his fierce adversary Pereira as the Brazilians stunned at UFC 281 in November 2022. In the early hours of Sunday morning, the 36-year-old had two separate bets worth over £323,000 ($400,000) per se, with Adesanya winning and Adesanya losing by knockout.

Drake, the multi-award winning musician, is best known for his hit songs, but he has developed a bit of a gambling addiction alongside his rapping exploits. The Canadian rapper has earned a following among his hundreds of millions of Facebook followers. Drake has covered a wide variety of sports, from boxing to NFL, UFC, basketball, football, and even Formula 1, beginning with Stake, which he started under the name DeepPockets6 in December 2021. Drake has raked in millions at times, but he has also portrayed the artist as bringing a curse on those who support him.