Molly McCann has a specific move in mind for her second UFC fight since dropping down to strawweight this weekend.
A year on from her submission defeat at the hands of Julija Stoliarenko in London, McCann will have her latest fight on home soil. She’s set to make the walk on the preliminary card of Saturday’s UFC 304 pay-per-view in Manchester, England.
“Meatball” will share the cage with Bruna Brasil in a bout that marks her second since committing to a major career change, departing the flyweight division and dropping to 115 pounds.
Having made the weight this past February, McCann announced her arrival in style at the Apex by showing new wrinkles to her game en route to a gruesome armbar submission of Diana Belbiţă.
And having long had her ground game questioned, the Liverpool native is looking for a similar feat on July 27…
McCann Targeting Rear-Naked Choke Finish At UFC 304
During a fight week interview for UFC.com, McCann looked ahead to her upcoming home fight, as she looks to repeat the memorable performances she delivered in England’s capital two years ago.
In 2022, “Meatball” utilized spinning back elbows to knock out Luana Carolina and Hannah Goldy. On Saturday, she’s looking to give her compatriots a dose of her ever-growing submission prowess.
“I’m experienced now. I don’t waste too much energy. … When I make the walk, just stay focused,” McCann said. “The last fight was just about making the weight for the first time. This time, we’ve managed to put a bit of size on. The weight’s the same as what it was (but) i’m a little bit leaner.
“I feel like all the fear left and it’s like I’ve started again in the UFC,” McCann continued. “As many questions as she (Brasil) asks, I answer more. How many questions I ask, I don’t let her answer. The dream would be a rear-naked choke, first round.”
McCann will look to make that “dream” a reality on fight night. In doing so, she’ll get the Next Generation MMA gym off to a winning start ahead of a crucial clash for her teammate Paddy Pimblett on the main card.
