Paddy Pimblett could not stop the tears from flowing after his good pal and teammate Molly McCann retired from blended martial arts on Saturday.
‘Meatball’ fell her to second straight defeat at UFC London, making it 4 losses from her final 5 outings contained in the octagon. Whereas she by no means reached the heights that a few of her friends have managed, the Brit is a staple in UK girls’s MMA and has managed some unforgettable moments throughout her years competing.
Molly McCann was submitted late into the primary spherical towards Alexia Thainara; an eccentric Brazilian who accepted the battle on brief discover. McCann caught round after dropping to announce her retirement to her house nation followers earlier than laying down her gloves within the middle of the cage.
“I began this sport at 24, I walked into that fitness center with these three boys and I’ve [given] you all my f***ing coronary heart and soul,” McCann stated throughout her retirement speech.
Paddy Pimblett, who was in attendance to witness his pal’s retirement, was visibly emotional.
All through his rise by the rankings underneath the UFC banner, Pimblett has had McCann by his facet. The pair have competed at a number of of the identical occasions previously, although UFC 304 would unknowingly be their last time sharing a card.
Watch Paddy Pimblett’s emotion spew out as Molly McCann retires within the video beneath.
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Following the occasion, Paddy Pimblett shared a heartfelt message on social media directed at Molly McCann and her admirable profession within the sport.
“Heartbreaking evening final evening watching my large sister retire,” Pimblett stated. “Been there along with her from the beginning and can at all times be there.”
“This can be the tip of her combating profession nevertheless it’s removed from the tip of mine and her friendship. That is til’ dying do us half.”
“UKMMA girls’s legend. First English girl to get a win within the UFC and has probably the greatest knockouts in girls’s UFC and fight sports activities historical past. Her legacy will stay on endlessly.”
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