Jul 23, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Molly McCann (red gloves) defeats Hannah Goldy (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports

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Who Is Molly McCann Fighting Next? Molly McCann Next Fight, Last Fight, Molly McCann MMA Record and More!

Find out the fan favourite Liverpool native Molly McCann's next fight, last fight and her MMA record ahead of UFC London!

Jul 23, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Molly McCann (red gloves) defeats Hannah Goldy (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports

Molly McCann has become one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC women’s divisions since her debut in 2018. Known affectionately as ‘Meatball,’ the Liverpool native has built a dedicated fanbase thanks to her aggressive fighting style and charismatic personality outside the octagon. With memorable performances including spinning elbow knockouts and submission victories, she has become a delight to watch.

The former flyweight has recently made the move down to strawweight, breathing new life into her UFC journey. After experiencing some ups and downs over the past few years, McCann’s recent weight class change has already shown promising results. Let us take a look at what is next for this fan-favorite fighter, her recent performances, and her overall career record.

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Molly McCann’s Next Fight

Molly McCann is scheduled to face promotional newcomer Alexia Thainara at UFC Fight Night 255 (UFC London) on March 22, 2025. This fight came together after McCann’s original opponent, Istela Nunes, withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reasons. The matchup will mark McCann’s second appearance in the strawweight division (115 lbs) as she continues to establish herself in this new weight class.

I.Nunes out. Molly McCann will now fight Alexia Thainara at #UFCLondon on March 22nd. (first rep. @AgFight) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN #UFC2025 pic.twitter.com/VgteQiLqPu
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) March 14, 2025

Thainara represents an interesting challenge for Molly McCann as a UFC newcomer. While less is known about the debutant (her fight style is submission heavy) this matchup gives McCann an opportunity to build momentum in the strawweight division. A win here could potentially position McCann for a ranked opponent in her next fight as she looks to climb the divisional ladder in her new weight class.

Molly McCann’s Last Fight

McCann’s most recent octagon appearance was against Bruna Brasil at UFC 304 on July 27, 2024. Unfortunately for the British fighter, she came up short in this contest, losing via unanimous decision. This setback followed what had been an impressive strawweight debut in February 2024, where McCann submitted Diana Belbița with a first-round armbar.

"The Special One" 🇧🇷 Bruna Brasil made a statement at #UFC304 in Manchester, England, securing a unanimous decision victory over home favorite Molly McCann. Check out some of her first-round highlights! 🥊🔥 #WMMA #UFC pic.twitter.com/8n16vveGSv
— Women's MMA Rankings (@WMMARankings) July 28, 2024

The loss to Brasil represented a stumbling block in McCann’s new divisional journey. However, McCann has shown resilience throughout her career. Her ability to bounce back from defeats has been a hallmark of her time in the UFC, with several of her most impressive performances coming after setbacks. The upcoming fight against Thainara gives her the perfect opportunity to return to the win column.

Molly McCann MMA Record

McCann currently holds a professional MMA record of 14 wins and 7 losses. Her victories include 6 by knockout, 1 by submission, and 7 by decision. This showcases her well-rounded abilities as a fighter.

21 Fights	Wins	Loss
By KO/TKO	6	0
By Submission	1	3
By Decision	7	4

(Image Credit: Per Haljestam – Imagn Images)

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