News about Molly McCann

Molly McCann, a UFC fighter, sends Anthony Joshua an alert when she predicts what his 'kryptonite' could be against Francis Ngannou

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 8, 2024
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.'

Lean, mean Meatball! On her debut UFC strawweight debut, Molly McCann appears to be attacking the BREAK opponent's arm with a scathing speech

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 4, 2024
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.

In a rematch against Diana Belbita on Saturday night, Molly McCann weighs in for her UFC strawweight debut tipping the scales at 116 pounds

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 2, 2024
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's next opponent is revealed, with 'Meatball' aiming to bounce back after consecutive defeats as she drops down to UFC strawweight division

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 6, 2023
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 wins her pro wrestling debut at Polaris 26 after presenting her opponent with an armbar... before the emotional UFC star admits to battling with online hate in a post-fight speech

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 5, 2023
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.

Molly McCann told Tom Aspinall that he 'will be the UFC Heavyweight Champion' in 2020, but he does not believe he will overthrowrown Jon Jones

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 3, 2023
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 opens up on why she has to drop a weight class in UFC revealing she nearly QUIT the sport with her 'body in bits'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 3, 2023
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.

After a humiliating UFC London loss and the news that she will lose a weight division, UFC star Molly McCann strikes out at 'keyboard warriors.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 25, 2023
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!

Molly McCann's meteoric rise in UFC has come to a halt after two shocking first-round submission losses in a row... where does she go from here?

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 24, 2023
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.

After Molly McCann was humiliated by Julija Stoliarenko's wretched loss, Tom Aspinall wins at UFC London with TKO of Marcin Tybura in the first round

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 22, 2023
WILL GRIFFEE AT THE O2 ARENA: With a stunning first-round TKO of Marcin Tybura, Tom Aspinall re-launched his fight against the UFC heavyweight title. The O2 Arena was treated to a short - one minute and thirteen seconds - but the Polish star and Aspinall were both a future champion. He charged out and demonstrated the kind of athleticism his massive frame does not tolerate, evading everything along his way and landing clean, legally clear shots himself.

After Molly McCann's horrific defeat and a suspected broken arm, UFC London RECAP: Tom Aspinall obliterated Marcin Tybura in the first round TKO

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 22, 2023
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.

MEATball' McCann is out of a first-round submission contest at UFC London, as Julija Stoliarenko wins over Liverpudlian in a co-main event that will stun the O2 Arena audience

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 22, 2023
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.

A look at Molly 'Meatball' McCann's meteoric rise ahead of her return to the octagon at UFC London, from shifts at Subway and family struggles to owning her own Italian restaurant and winning Rolex's from Drake

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 22, 2023
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.

Molly McCann was given the nickname 'Meatball' after working in Subway, loves Guinness, and co-owns a new Italian restaurant, but she has to bring weight loss and diet control down to a fine art before going to UFC London

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 21, 2023
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.

Meet the rising British MMA star who's signed to the PFL, trains with UFC legends and starred in TWO documentaries

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 20, 2023
XCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JAMES COHEN: There aren't many 22-year-olds who train with UFC legends, star in documentaries, and are affiliated with one of the world's biggest mixed martial arts companies. Well, most 22-year-olds aren't like Shanelle Dyer. The rising British prospect became the new recruit for the Professional Fighters League (PFL), and it's easy to see why. With an 8-3 record as an amateur and 'over 150 Muay Thai' fights under her belt, there is reason to be optimistic about the English fighter's arrival.

Molly McCann relishes UFC London's co-main event slot and promises to bring 'kill or be killed' mentality, with a fan favourite admitting that the only time she broke diet was at Paddy Pimblett's wedding

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 20, 2023
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.

How to watch UFC London this weekend as Tom Aspinall looks to return to winning ways after a year away from the sport when he faces Marcin Tybura

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 19, 2023
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.

Molly McCann shows off the opulent Rolex watch she was gifted by Drake for her

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 26, 2023
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 opens an exposé on the gruesome Erin Blanchfield loss and the UFC London comeback

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 25, 2023
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.

Learn more about the MMA Fight Academy's British estimates of the future, in the hopes of making it to UFC on a single day

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 1, 2023
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.

At UFC 287, Drake is betting on Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira's title fight

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 9, 2023
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.

How much has Drake won or lost?

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 4, 2023
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.

Raul Rosas Jr., Bo Nickal, and Muhammad Mokaev are among the UFC's rising stars for big 2023, including Raul Rosas Jr., Mohammed Mokaev

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 27, 2022
The talent level in MMA is on the rise, and young fighters are now emerging with incredibly versatile skillsets like never before. Fighters will be experts from one field and continue to develop other aspects of their game, but it is likely that millennials honing their craft in MMA gyms will make waves. Raul Rosas Jr., the 18-year-old guy, Mokaev's Mohammed Mokaev's rise to fame, and Erin Blanchfield seems to be the most significant issue for female flyweights. Sportmail takes a closer look at the up-and-coming fighters set for a huge 2023.

After losing in the first round to Erin Blanchfield at UFC 281, Molly McCann discusses a "heartbreak."

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 19, 2022
Molly McCann has promised to return from a more confident start after losing in the first round at UFC 281. When she took on American prospect Erin Blanchfield at UFC 281, the Scouse MMA star faced her toughest test to date inside the Octagon. 'Meatball' explained the emotional implication of the fight, with a win potentially putting her in championship contention at 125 pounds.