After suffering her second consecutive loss at UFC London, Molly McCann has announced that she will be moving down to the strawweight division. McCann, who is currently ranked #15 in the flyweight division, made the announcement on her Instagram account on Monday.
Molly McCann has released a statement following her loss to Julija Stoliarenko on Saturday and states that she will be moving down to strawweight pic.twitter.com/14RZm3IrF5
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McCann Says She Is “Too Small” for Flyweight
In her post, McCann said that she has been struggling to make the flyweight limit of 125 pounds. “I’ve been cutting weight for the last four years, and it’s just not sustainable for me anymore,” she wrote. “I’m too small for flyweight, and I’m not doing myself any favors by trying to make the weight.”
McCann Looking Forward to New Challenge
McCann said that she is excited to move down to strawweight, and she believes that she will be more competitive in the smaller division. “I’m looking forward to the challenge of fighting at 115 pounds,” she wrote. “I know it’s going to be tough, but I’m confident that I can make the weight and be successful.”
McCann’s Career at Flyweight
McCann (13-6) made her UFC debut in 2018, and she quickly became one of the most popular fighters on the roster. She won three of her first four UFC fights, including a dominant decision win over Priscila Cachoeira in 2019. However, McCann has struggled in her last two fights, losing to Erin Blanchfield and Julija Stoliarenko, and ended her time in the UFC’s flyweight division with a 6-5 record.
McCann’s Future at Strawweight
McCann’s move to strawweight is a risky one, but it could pay off big time. The strawweight division is one of the most competitive in the UFC, but McCann has the potential to be a top contender in the division. If she can make the weight and stay healthy, McCann could be a force to be reckoned with at strawweight.
McCann’s move to strawweight is a bold one, but it is a decision that she believes is best for her career. She has the potential to be a top contender in the division, and she will be looking to make a statement in her first fight at strawweight.
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