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"Meatball"

Molly McCann

Women's Strawweight Division

14-7-0 (W-L-D)

6

Wins by Knockout

1

Wins by Submission

5

First Round Finishes

Molly McCann
  • Last fight

    Molly McCann
    Win
    Bruna Brasil

    McCann vs Brasil

    Jul. 27, 2024

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Molly McCann's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
England, United Kingdom
Trains at
NEXT Generation MMA
Fighting style
Boxer
Age
34
Height
64.00
Weight
121.70
Octagon Debut
May. 27, 2018
Reach
62.00
Leg reach
37.00
  • Pro since 2015
     
  • Has won 13 of her last 18 and four of her last six
     
  • Six wins by knockout, one by submission (armbar)
     
  • Five first round finishes
     
  • Unbeaten amateur record (3-0)
     
  • Origin of nickname: “I used to work at Subway whilst at university.”

UFC 304 (7/27/24) McCann lost a three round unanimous decision to Bruna Brasil

UFC Fight Night (2/3/24) McCann submitted Diana Belbita via armbar at 4:59 of the first round 

UFC Fight Night (7/22/23) McCann was submitted by Julija Stoliarenko via armbar at 1:55 of the first round 

UFC 281 (11/12/22) McCann was submitted by Erin Blanchfield via kimura at 3:37 of the first round 

UFC Fight Night (7/23/22) McCann stopped Hannah Goldy via strikes at 3:52 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (3/19/22) McCann knocked out Luana Carolina at 1:52 of the third round

UFC Fight Night (9/4/21) McCann won a three round unanimous decision over Ji Yeon Kim

UFC Fight Night (2/6/21) McCann lost a three round unanimous decision to Lara Procopio

UFC on ESPN (7/16/20) McCann lost a three round unanimous decision to Taila Santos 

UFC on ESPN (10/18/19) McCann won a three round unanimous decision over Diana Belbita

UFC Fight Night (6/22/19) McCann won a three round unanimous decision over Ariane Lipski

UFC Fight Night (3/16/19) McCann won a three round unanimous decision over Priscila Cachoeira

UFC Fight Night (5/27/18) McCann was submitted by Gillian Robertson via rear naked choke at 2:05 of the second round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started MMA the day after Rousey vs Carmouche.

Training: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. MMA, 12-1:00 p.m. conditioning, 6:30-8:00 p.m. striking/BJJ

What ranks and titles have you held? Cage Warriors flyweight title, ABA national title (boxing national title), Shock n awe title (regional MMA title), BJJ brown belt

Do you have any heroes? My hero, like most, is my mom. She’s an honest, working class hero.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? To me, fighting for the UFC is absolutely amazing. It’s the reason why anyone starts. To put those gloves on May 27th in my home city will mean the world to me.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? My degree was Sports Development & Physical education.

What was your job before you started fighting? Coaching Boxing and Sandwich Artist in Subway

Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine, double leg

Favorite Striking technique: Left hook