UFC fighter Sara McMann announces pregnancy

S. McManné Olympic medalist in Wrestling in Athens 2004. (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram SaraMcMann)

Nine years after Bella's birth, Sara McMann announced her second pregnancy on social media on Wednesday (30). The bantamweight fighter stated that it is the best time to become a mother again, as she is already taking time off to heal some shoulder injuries.

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“I had bad shoulder injuries in my last two fights. I have to take time to get healthy. I'm 37 years old and I'm getting very close to the time of possibly not being able to conceive a baby. We decided it was the right time in every way,” she explained.

McMann is three months pregnant and said she plans to continue training for most of her pregnancy. “Yes, I will still be fighting. My body handles pregnancy really well and I'm working out with most of it,” she explained.

The Olympic medalist Sara McMann They have 16 fights in their record, with 11 wins and five losses. The American last fought in February when she was submitted by Marion Reneau.

I’ve been dying to tell the world 🤰🏻❤❤❤ The short story: Chad and I started trying after my last fight and that SOB knocked me up immediately 😄 I’m 12 weeks along! The long version: I’ve had bad shoulder injuries my last 2 fights (torn labrum and rotator cuffs in BOTH shoulders). I have to take time off to get healthy no matter what. I'm 37 and I'm getting too close to the time of possibly not being able to conceive. We decided that it was the right time in all aspects. So, yes I will still be fighting. My body handles pregnancy very well and I am training thru the majority of it. Thanks to everyone who is happy for our happiness 😁😁😁 #ufc #pregnancyannouncement #12weekspregnant #beyondgrateful

A publication shared by saramcmann (@saramcmann) on May 30, 2018 at 10:57 am PDT