Wayne Rooney congratulated UFC LONDON's stars Paddy Pimblett, and Molly McCann after their incredible wins at the O2 Arena.
The proud Liverpudlians defeated Kazula Vargas, Luana Carolina and Luana Carolina in the main card of the MMA promotion’s long-awaited return home to the UK.
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Wayne Rooney congratulated @MeatballMolly & @TheUFCBaddy for their incredible performances at #UFCLondon.
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Backstage, the Derby County manager congratulated them and hugged them.
After learning that Manchester United would be featured on the card, the Manchester United legend revealed that he had already planned to attend the show.
He stated that he went to the [UFC] event when Crocop was being fought many years ago. [The] first [UFC] event I attended.
"I remember the last time I was at a UFC and seeing what you [both] were doing, I thought, I must come. '"
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Evertonian McCann defeated Carolina, Brazil in the third round.
She celebrated by jumping over the fence, and she was able to show off a replica UFC belt as he returned from the octagon.
McCann, who was jubilant after her win, said: "How do I like you now?"
Pimblett submitted Mexican Vargas, however, in the first round for their lightweight showdown.
Pimblett, an over-the-moon Pimblett, said after the fight that "that was gangster." "That was sick.
"I predicted what would happen, and it did."
"I was a little chiseled when I started, but I'm never in boring fights, is that not? I don't talk ***.. First round finish, and I got it.
"I was so happy when I got that little judo toss and put him on my back.
"I was thinking about a flying triangle, but the man kept me holding his hand.
"Imagine what it would have cost if I had that?"
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To be truthful, it was a lazy attempt to take down the article.
"I was disappointed with my performance, but I won the first round and that's all that matters."
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