Molly McCann is backing training partner and short-notice Bellator Dublin headliner Leah McCourt to get the job done when she faces Judith Ruis in the 3 Arena on Saturday night.
Despite being just 3-1 as a professional, “The Curse” was selected by Bellator to stand in for the injured James Gallagher when he was forced from his main event clash with Cal Ellenor. Bellator are currently working on rebooking the bantamweight clash, MMA Fighting has learned.
McCann has been working alongside McCourt for a number of years and described how she was similarly thrust into a main event spot during her championship run with Cage Warriors.