UFC Fight Night Results: Molly McCann Snaps Losing Streak With Nasty Submission

McCann, debuting at strawweight, imposed her boxing on Belbita early, as her former flyweight strength shone through. "Meatball" landed several of her signature spinning elbows, before the fight found its way to the ground courtesy of a dump by McCann. The Brit sought to end the round strongly and managed to secure an armbar in the last two seconds; it was tap or snap for Belbita.

With this victory, McCann ends a skid of two losses handed to her by Julija Stoliarenko and Erin Blanchfield. The British slugger also eradicated some doubt surrounding her wrestling and submission skills, picking up the very first submission victory of her career.

In her post-fight interview, McCann remarked that the new weight class "feels amazing," taking the time to apologize to the fans and the UFC for fighting at a weight class she considered not "right" for herself.

"Today, I can forgive myself and we can move forward," McCann commented on her last two defeats. ".... The plan was to be a world champion, that didn't work at 125[lbs]. .... When the plan doesn't work you don't change the goal you change the plan."

McCann might not be on the cusp of strawweight title contention, but she's certainly on the correct path.