Molly McCann and Julija Stoliarenko fight Saturday in UFC Fight Night 224 at The O2 Arena. McCann enters this fight with a 13-5 record and has won 54 percent of her fights by decision. Stoliarenko enters this fight with a 10-7 record and has won 90 percent of her fights by submission.

Molly McCann Betting Preview

McCann has split her last 6 fights and is coming off a November loss to Erin Blanchfield. McCann is averaging 5.72 significant strikes per minute, with an accuracy percentage of 50 percent. McCann is averaging 1.67 takedowns with an accuracy percentage of 35 percent. McCann is coming off a submission loss at UFC 281 where she ate 93 total strikes and was taken down once. The loss snapped a 3-fight winning streak and was the second time McCann was finished. McCann is a purple belt in BJJ and has some solid success with her takedown attempts, but she’s most known for her aggressive standup and power punching. McCann stands in the pocket and throws wild, powerful combinations and has a tough chin. McCann will throw knees to the body in the clinch and has a strong ground and pound as well. McCann also has a high gas tank that allows her to keep up the pace for 3 rounds and has helped her win 7 of her 10 career deacons. McCann has yet to win a fight through submission, and she’s never been knocked out. This will be McCann’s 12th career fight in England, her birth country.

Julija Stoliarenko Betting Preview

Stoliarenko has lost 4 of her last 5 fights and is coming off an October loss to Chelsea Chandler. Stoliarenko is averaging 2.75 significant strikes per minute, with an accuracy percentage of 41 percent. Stoliarenko is averaging 0.70 takedowns with an accuracy percentage of 25 percent. Stoliarenko is coming off a knockout loss at UFC Fight Night 211 where she ate 47 total strikes. It was the third time Stoliarenko has been knocked out in her career, and she’s now 1-5 under the UFC banner. Stoliarenko comes from a kickboxing and karate background and is a black belt in BJJ. Stoliarenko has shown little striking in the UFC, as she’s all clinch and groundwork and has 9 career submission wins under her belt. A decorated submission grappler, Stoliarenko can’t afford to let these losses continue to pile up if she hopes to keep getting opportunities. This will be Stoliarenko’s first career fight in England.

H2H History 

There’s no fight history between these 2 fighters.

Randy’s Free Pick

Stoliarenko and the plus money is attractive given how McCann has had issues with grapplers and wrestlers in the past. Stoliarenko has the clear edge on the ground if she can get it there. However, Stoliarenko has had problems with making weight and will now fight at 125 for the first time. Stoliarenko fainted on the scale when trying to fight at 135 pounds. It’s a little concerning and worth questioning how drained she’ll be for this fight. There’s just too many questions. It’s hard not to side with McCann in a finish.