Molly McCann is set to make her comeback at UFC Vegas 85 after contemplating retirement. Read about her journey and redemption in the octagon.
| Molly McCann’s Redemption: A Comeback Story at UFC Vegas 85 |
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| Molly McCann is returning to the octagon at UFC Vegas 85 after considering retirement. Despite facing consecutive losses, McCann has found the determination to continue her fighting career. She opens up about her struggles and the support of her coach. McCann’s upcoming fight is a rematch against Diana Belbita, and she aims to regain her confidence and prove herself to the fans. McCann’s recent victories in grappling competitions have motivated her to improve her skills. She is now mentally prepared to make her mark in the Strawweight division in 2024. |
After facing consecutive losses in her recent fights, Molly McCann is making her return this weekend at UFC Vegas 85. Despite contemplating retirement after a disappointing loss in front of her hometown crowd at UFC London, McCann has found the determination to continue her journey in the octagon.
In an interview with UFC.com, McCann opened up about her initial decision to retire. She expressed her frustration and disappointment, feeling that the sport had been cruel and unfair to her. However, her coach convinced her to give it one more shot at the Strawweight division.
McCann’s upcoming fight will be against Diana Belbita at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. This rematch comes after McCann secured a unanimous decision victory over Belbita at UFC on ESPN 6 in 2019. Despite the challenges she has faced, McCann remains the favorite going into the fight.
The Liverpudian fighter is determined to regain her confidence and prove herself to the fans who turned on her after her submission loss to Julija Stoliarenko in July 2023. McCann described the backlash she received as overwhelming, feeling like she was at the mercy of the world.
However, McCann has used her setbacks as motivation to improve her skills. She showcased her grappling abilities by winning her Polaris grappling debut via armbar in November 2023. Additionally, she emerged victorious in the British ADCC Open through a footlock submission, which brought her a sense of amusement.
Now focused and mentally prepared, McCann is ready to make her mark in the Strawweight division in 2024.
