The UFC London crowd was left with heartbreak and utter disappointment in the co-main event, as Julija Stoliarenko was able to nab a first-round finish of fan-favorite Molly McCann.
This was a needed win for Stoliarenko, who entered this fight with four losses in her last five fights. Meanwhile, McCann has now dropped two straight after a three-fight win streak between 2021 and 2022.
Julija Stoliarenko scores one-sided victory over Molly McCann at UFC London
Put an end to this fight just 2️⃣ minutes into round one 🤯 #UFCLondon
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Stoliarenko came right out on the front foot from the opening seconds, looking to bring the pressure to McCann and control the fight right away. Stoliarenko did a decent job avoiding McCann's power and working her jab before scoring a takedown 90 seconds into the first round.
McCann looked to reverse and get on top, but Stoliarenko had her legs around McCann's arms and got the extension, forcing a tapout in less than two minutes and apparently breaking McCann's arm.