Molly McCann, after two consecutive losses, has announced her decision to move down to the 115-pound weight division, commonly referred to as strawweight, according to her recent Instagram post.
Molly McCann, a prominent female fighter in the UFC, is shifting her weight class to strawweight. Most of her career had been spent fighting at 125 pounds, except for her professional and UFC debuts. McCann, a 33-year-old fighter from Liverpool, has accumulated a 6-5 record since joining UFC in 2018. She has also been a key figure in UFC’s recent events in London.
McCann experienced a series of setbacks in her recent matches. Last Saturday, she lost to Julija Stoliarenko at UFC London, a fight that ended in under two minutes. This defeat marked McCann’s second consecutive loss, with both matches displaying a clear dominance by her opponents. With these losses in mind, McCann has turned her focus to competing in the 115-pound weight category.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, McCann addressed her recent challenges and future plans. She extended her thanks toward the UFC staff and fans, and described the challenging journey leading up to her previous fight. While acknowledging the recent lows of her career, she remained optimistic about her ability to adapt and overcome adversity, a trait she proudly associates with herself. She revealed her decision to compete in a lower weight division against similarly sized opponents, in hopes of gaining an advantage. Despite the potential criticism from naysayers, McCann expressed her satisfaction and gratitude in being part of “the best promotion in the world”. She concluded the message with an inspiring quote from Maya Angelou, signifying her determination to rebound from her recent adversities.