Meatball Molly McCann retires after shedding by way of first spherical submission at UFC London. Taking up brief discover substitute Alexia Thainara, McCann was by no means really within the battle, being taken down early and never managing to carry off her Brazilian opponent’s submission risk, tapping at 4:32 of the primary spherical.
Molly McCann loses by submission to brief discover substitute Alexia Thainara.#UFCLondon
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Molly McCann the British Trailblazer
McCann retires off the again of a torrid run of type, going 1-4 in her final 5 fights.
Beginning out her UFC profession in her residence city of Liverpool, Molly McCann’s begin to life within the huge leagues didn’t get off to the very best of begins. Not solely did she miss weight, she was additionally submitted within the second spherical.
Her second promotional battle noticed her make historical past, nonetheless, turning into the primary English lady to choose up a victory within the UFC.
For sure, the spotlight of her profession was her epic spinning elbow knockout within the O2 Enviornment in opposition to Luana Carolina. Not solely did it earn her a further $50K, however it additionally was voted the third finest knockout of that calendar 12 months.
She made the easiest of a restricted talent set and each time that she took the step up in competitors, she got here up brief. With that being mentioned, she was a fan favorite, ambassador for British MMA and alongside along with her teammate, Paddy Pimblett, she supplied leisure.
No matter’s subsequent for Molly McCann, we want her the very best in retirement!
