Molly McCann has called it a profession after suffering a shocking loss at UFC London on Saturday night.
‘Meatball’ has good memories of fighting in London. In March 2022, she delivered probably the greatest spinning-elbow knockouts within the history of MMA to blow the roof off the O2 Arena.
Molly McCann couldn’t replicate that performance against late-replacement opponent, Alexia Thainara, who literally danced her technique to the cage before twerking after scoring a large win in her debut in MMA’s premier promotion.
UFC London will probably be the ultimate time fight fans will get to observe McCann compete contained in the Octagon.
Molly McCann tapped by UFC debutant
A tentative opening round burst into life when Alexia Thainara secured a takedown after a minute.
McCann hammered away with elbows from the underside and hunted for submission off of her back.
The Liverpudlian fully committed to an armbar attempt, nevertheless it backfired and she or he ended up mounted.
Thainara transitioned to the back and locked in a rear-naked choke submission, which McCann initially defended.
Ultimately, McCann was forced to tap when Thainara readjusted her grip with 30 seconds left on the clock.
Molly McCann retires
McCann took off her gloves to hint at a retirement before her latest loss was officially confirmed.
During a post-fight interview with Michael Bisping, McCann confirmed she’s done with MMA.
Paddy Pimblett, her long-time teammate, was seen in tears as she made the large announcement.
“UFC, Dana, Hunter, Mick, f——— hell, all of you,” McCann began.
“I began this sport at 24 I walked into that gym with these three boys and I’ve provide you with all my f——— heart and soul but tonight with that performance with someone on every week’s notice, it’s not adequate, I’m not coming in here only for a payday off these, the UFC deserves more, I deserve more and also you all deserve more.
“So from this little girl from Norris Green, who’s got to fight in these amazing arenas thanks a lot, to the little girls at home have a look at me, look what I managed to do, just two hands and two elbows and I had a superb go.
“The UFC thanks a lot and Dana, if you happen to ever need an envoy to fly around Europe, I’m good on the ale, I can chat anyone as much as sign a brand new deal, so thanks and goodnight UFC.”
