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.
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.
Molly McCann did it again with another spinning elbow and knockout that electrified the crowd.
- UFC 276 Event T-Shirt Well, now you have, lads!” McCann said afterward of her work. “Have you ever seen lightning strike twice?
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.
Molly McCann defeated Hannah Goldy via TKO (strikes), Round 1 – 3:52 at UFC London on Saturday, July 23, 2022, live from the 02 Arena in London, England.
With three losses in her last four fights, Goldy’s tenure in the UFC might be coming to an end. With another great performance, McCann could get a ranked opponent in her next fight. In her last fight, McCann defeated Luana Carolina with a spinning back elbow knockout that earned her a performance of the night bonus.
Watch UFC London full fight video highlights: Molly McCann vs. Hannah Goldy earlier today (Sat., July 23, 2022) live on ESPN+ from inside O2 Arena in London ...
- UFC 276 Event T-Shirt This one should land her a shot at the top 15 her next time out. McCann then followed it up with her patented spinning elbow before finishing the fight with strikes on the ground.
Superstar recording artist Drake has revealed that he's placed a bet of $2.3million (£1.9million) on Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann to both win thei.
Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. I don’t give a s*** what the schedule is. “We’re coming back here this year. Superstar recording artist Drake has revealed that he’s placed a bet of $2.3million (£1.9million) on Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann to both win their fights at UFC London tonight.
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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Check out the best photos from Molly McCann's TKO win over Hannah Goldy at UFC Fight Night 208 in London.
Molly McCann stole fight week and was able to get her hand raised at UFC London beating Hannah Goldy.
You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel for regular updates and all the latest fight news. McCann got her hand raised to huge cheers from the crowd. The one-two of McCann couldn’t miss and it was ultimately this that set up the finish.
Molly McCann celebrated her third successive UFC victory by downing shots of whiskey - then admitted she was "bladdered". The Liverpool flyweight stopped ...
He said he wouldn't do a stadium in the UK but The Baddy came along so he will." "It wasn't the same because I've done i before but I had much more faith in myself, I believed in myself. Sometimes I go back and forth in my mind about whether I am who I think I am, am I going to leave a legacy, and this c*** [Pimblett] goes, 'Of course you are, you're the Meatball.
Check out which fighters won performance bonuses from UFC London: Blaydes vs. Aspinall.
Charles Rosa by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27) Blaydes was declared the winner by TKO. The main portion of the card had Volkan Oezdemir thwart Paul Craig and his grappling attempts for a unanimous decision win. During an exchange, Aspinall threw a kick and collapsed when he planted his foot on the canvas. The heavyweight headliner ended in unfortunate fashion, and the middleweight co-headliner saw ‘The Action Man’ get outstruck by ‘The Joker.’ Nathaniel Wood fought for the first time in over a year and a half and turned in quite a performance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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The Liverpudlian scored her second KO win at the O2 Arena in four months, beating Hannah Goldy.
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