Molly McCann is set to fight Istela Nunes in a strawweight bout at UFC London on March 22, 2025, as she aims to recover from a previous loss, while Nunes seeks her first UFC victory.
Molly McCann’s first fight of 2025 is locked in! The UFC just revealed some exciting matchups for UFC London, happening on March 22 at the O2 Arena. McCann will be squaring off against Istela Nunes in a strawweight bout.
McCann is eager to rebound after her first loss at 115 pounds. She faced a unanimous decision defeat to Bruna Brasil at UFC 304 last July. Before that, she was on fire, securing a dominant first-round submission win over Diana Belbita at UFC Vegas 85 in February.
Istela Nunes, on the other hand, is stepping into the octagon for the fifth time, still hunting for her first win with the promotion. Her journey has been tough, having been stopped in three out of her four UFC losses. One particularly swift defeat came via a 34-second injury TKO to Victoria Dudakova in July 2023.
But wait, there’s more! The UFC’s return to the U.K. also features some intriguing matchups. Christian Leroy Duncan will clash with Andrey Pulyaev in a middleweight contest. Meanwhile, Alonzo Menifield takes on Oumar Sy in a light heavyweight bout. And don’t miss Shauna Bannon facing Puja Tomar in another strawweight showdown.
Excitement is brewing as these fighters prepare to showcase their skills on this electrifying card!