Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Harry Davies

Molly McCann backs British fighters to put on "absolute masterclass" at UFC London

Molly McCann has backed the British fighters competing at UFC London in March to put on an "absolute masterclass of performances".

McCann will look for her second consecutive win on March 19 when she fights Brazilian flyweight Luana Carolina.

March 19 marks the first time the UFC has returned to the English capital in three years, last hosting a Fight Night event at the O2 Arena in March 2019.

The promotion was forced to cancel their 2020 event in London due to Covid-19 restrictions and moved a planned card for the city to Las Vegas last September.

McCann has backed her teammate Paddy Pimblett, who fights Rodrigo Vargas on the card, and the other British fighters to put on great displays.

Molly McCann and Paddy Pimblett both picked up wins last September (Getty Images)

"It'll be a clean sweep for me and my big little bro [Paddy] my prediction the Great Britain fighters we will all put on an absolute masterclass of performances," she told Mirror Fighting.

"Just show to the world we are who we are. I think for me and my team we cement we are one of the best gyms in the world and we'll produce world champions."

McCann was on a two-fight losing skid entering her fight with Ji Yeon Jim last September, dropping decisions to Lara Procopio and top contender Talia Santos.

The Liverpudlian credits not having a crowd for her losses as a big factor and is relishing the chance to compete in front of thousands of fans at the O2 Arena.

"I just need a crowd, that's all I need to make me fight well. the one in Vegas in September there was about 90 people in there, that's all I need," she continued.

Are you excited for UFC London? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below

"I just need fans and I can give my life to that fight. When you're a showman/woman you perform for them, so when you don't have them it's quite hard."

The former Cage Warriors champion McCann said the biggest takeaway from her last fight was being able to reflect on a win.

And she revealed former England men's football captain Rio Ferdinand even congratulated her on the result.

"I think the most important thing I've learned from my last fight is, I've never sat relaxed and enjoyed a win," she added.

"It was 18-months since my last win after September, 18-months I hadn't had my hand raised. So my life changed that night forever.

"I had the likes of Rio Ferdinand and stuff sending me congratulations messages, them kind of messages just blew my mind."

UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: VOLKOV vs. ASPINALL tickets go on sale from 10 a.m. GMT on Friday, February 4, via AXS and Ticketmaster. To stay up to date with the latest ticketing information, register your interest via UFC.com/London.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.