Molly McCann


Molly McCann is an English mixed martial artist. She is a one-time Cage Warriors Fighting Championship Flyweight Champion and currently competes in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

McCann fought most of her early MMA career in England, fighting out of her native Liverpool. She fought for the MMA promotion Shock N' Awe, where she won the vacant Shock N' Awe Flyweight Championship and also defended it once. McCann also won the vacant Cage Warriors Fighting Championship Women's Flyweight Championship in 2018 against Bryony Tyrell. After competing on the regional circuit, she amassed a record of 7-1 before signing with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

McCann made her UFC debut on 27 May 2018, against Gillian Robertson at. At the weigh-ins, she weighed in at 127 pounds, a single pound over the flyweight non-title fight limit of 126. She was fined 20% of her purse, which went to Robertson. She lost the fight via a rear-naked choke in round two.
Her second fight came on 15 March 2019, facing Priscila Cachoeira at. She won the fight via unanimous decision.
McCann faced Ariane Lipski on 22 June 2019 at. She won the fight via unanimous decision. Shortly after the fight, McCann signed a new four-fight contract with the UFC.
McCann faced Diana Belbiţă on 18 October 2019 at UFC on ESPN 6. She won the fight via unanimous decision.
McCann was scheduled to face Ashlee Evans-Smith on 21 March 2020 at. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed. Instead McCann faced Talia Santos on 16 July 2020 at. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts