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Paddy Pimblett reveals emotional speech from Molly McCann as pair cry together in new UFC London retirement footage

Paddy Pimblett has let fans in on the emotional speech Molly McCann gave him that left him in tears last weekend. ‘The Baddy’ was cageside to watch his long-time teammate and best friend McCann’s latest octagon defeat which prompted her to hang up the gloves.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 26

UFC Fighter With 'Wild Celebration' Sees IG Followers Spike After Debut Win

Fresh off the heels of UFC London, several fighters saw a significant spike in social media fame. Whether it's from delivering a highlight-reel finish, suffering a brutal knockout, or making a dramatic career move, the fight game has a way of amplifying an athlete’s following overnight.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / March 24

Paddy Pimblett breaks down in tears following Molly McCann retirement

Paddy Pimblett couldn't prevent the tears from flowing after his good friend and teammate Molly McCann retired from mixed martial arts on Saturday. 'Meatball' fell her to second straight defeat at UFC London, making it four losses from her last five outings inside the octagon.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 24

Molly McCann clears air on UFC London retirement: 'Not good enough'

Fan-favorite English fighter Molly McCann has explained her decision to retire at UFC London. 'Meatball' suffered a submission loss to debutant Alexia Thainara on the night's main card.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 24

UFC London was Awful and Here’s Why

UFC London is now one for the books and from a card that seemed positive ahead of fight night went down terribly. The main event was a onesided beat down with the home fighter, Leon Edwards on the wrong end of it.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 23

Molly McCann refused to consider retirement ahead of UFC London as interview clip resurfaces

At UFC London on Saturday, Molly McCann left her gloves in the center of the Octagon and retired after suffering a shock loss. Following a disappointing loss to Bruna Brasil back at UFC 304 last July, Molly McCann took some considerable time away from the Octagon to recover from a big leg injury.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 23

Molly McCann shares ‘retirement post’ following UFC London loss and emotional speech

Molly McCann has ratified her MMA retirement on social media following UFC London. ‘Meatball’ announced her decision to walk away from the sport after UFC debutant Alexia Thainara literally danced her way to the cage before twerking after scoring a first-round submission win over the English fan favorite at the O2 Arena.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 23

Molly McCann retirement and stunning comeback earn $50,000 prizes as four UFC London bonuses announced

Molly McCann was sent into retirement by a bonus-winning performance in one of the most exciting fights at UFC London. Alexia Thainara locked in a rear naked choke in the first round to put an end to ‘Meatball Molly’s UFC career, after accepting the fight on just days’ notice.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 22

UFC Fan-Favorite Fighter Retires After Devastating Loss

Some of the most beloved UFC fighters are not those with perfect records but those who leave everything in the cage, win or lose. Their willingness to take on any challenge, push through adversity, and put on unforgettable fights has earned them respect far beyond the win-loss column.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 22

Molly McCann Retires After UFC London Loss

Meatball Molly McCann retires after losing via first round submission at UFC London. Taking on short notice replacement Alexia Thainara, McCann was never truly in the fight, being taken down early and not managing to hold off her Brazilian opponent’s submission threat, tapping at 4:32 of the first round.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 23

UFC London Results: Spring Slate Kicks Off In England!

UFC London is here! Tonight (UK time), Dana White‘s promotion begins its spring schedule of events from the O2 Arena for this weekend’s installment of UFC Fight Night.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 20

UFC London: The Stage for Two Women in Jeopardy

UFC London goes down this weekend and there are two women who are under pressure to perform and get a win at the O2 Arena. Molly McCann and Shauna Bannon are both in desperate need of a win in England’s capital, however, match-ups don’t necessarily favour them.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 20

Molly McCann confirms hottest free agent in MMA is ‘a couple of weeks’ from joining the UFC

The Octagon is heading back to London but there is one rising star who is missing from the card. At UFC London on March 22, Leon Edwards will look to put his frustrating night against Belal Muhammad behind him when he returns in the main event.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 20

Molly McCann earned worldwide fame by folding dangerous opponent with spinning elbow

The greatest highlight of Molly McCann's MMA career came at UFC London three years ago. Former Cage Warriors Champions "Meatball" Molly McCann and Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett took the UFC by storm in 2022 with back-to-back wins at UFC London in March and July of that year, both Liverpool fighters making $100,000 each in performance bonuses.