Molly McCann vs. Istela Nunes Added to UFC London Card
McCann Looks to Rebound Against Nunes at UFC London
London,England – Fan favorite Molly McCann will return to action at UFC London on March 22nd,looking to bounce back from her first loss at strawweight. The UFC announced several new bouts for the event at the O2 Arena on Wednesday,including McCann’s matchup against Istela Nunes.
McCann (13-5) suffered a unanimous decision loss to Bruna Brasil at UFC 304 in July, snapping a two-fight win streak. Prior to the setback, “Meatball” had delivered a stunning first-round submission victory over Diana Belbita at UFC Vegas 85 in February, solidifying her status as a rising contender in the division.
Nunes (6-5) enters the bout searching for her first UFC victory. The Brazilian fighter has faced a tough run in the octagon, with three of her four losses coming by stoppage. Most recently, Nunes suffered a 34-second TKO loss to Victoria Dudakova in July 2023.
The March 22nd card is shaping up to be an exciting night of fights for UK fans. Other bouts added to the lineup include a middleweight clash between Christian Leroy Duncan and Andrey Pulyaev,a light heavyweight showdown between Alonzo Menifield and Oumar Sy,and a strawweight matchup pitting Shauna Bannon against Puja Tomar.
McCann Seeks Redemption Against Nunes at UFC London
London,England – Molly McCann,the beloved “meatball” of the UFC,prepares for her return to the octagon on march 22nd at UFC london,aiming to rebound from her first setback at strawweight.Facing her will be the steadfast Brazilian Istela Nunes, who seeks her maiden UFC victory.
McCann (13-5) tasted defeat for the first time in the division at UFC 304, suffering a unanimous decision loss against Bruna Brasil in July. This followed a two-fight winning streak, capped off by a stunning first-round submission win over Diana Belbita at UFC Vegas 85 in February.
Nunes (6-5), meanwhile, enters this bout searching for that elusive first UFC win. Her journey in the octagon has been challenging, wiht three of her four losses ending in stoppages. Most recently, Nunes faced a swift defeat, succumbing to a TKO by Victoria Dudakova in July 2023.
The march 22nd card at the O2 Arena promises a thrilling night of action for UK fight fans. Alongside mccann-Nunes,the lineup features exciting matchups: a middleweight clash between Christian Leroy Duncan and Andrey Pulyaev,a light heavyweight showdown pitting Alonzo Menifield against Oumar Sy,and a strawweight battle between Shauna Bannon and Puja Tomar.