Ex-UFC Star Molly McCann Wins Boxing Debut Belfast

Molly McCann, a 35-year-old former UFC fighter, successfully made her professional boxing debut with a sixth-round stoppage win over Kate Radomska at Windsor Park in Belfast. After retiring from MMA earlier in 2025 with a 14-8 record, McCann signed a ten-fight deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing and expressed excitement about returning to boxing, a sport she trained in as a teenager. Throughout her debut fight, McCann demonstrated speed and skill, including a knockdown in the fifth round, leading Radomska's corner to throw in the towel in the sixth. McCann acknowledged the differences between boxing and MMA, highlighting boxing's focus on striking with just two hands compared to the multifaceted nature of MMA. Known as 'Meatball Molly,' she has ambitions to headline fights at iconic venues like Goodison Park and continues to be a prominent figure in Liverpool sports. Her transition from MMA to boxing is seen as a natural return to her roots, fueled by her extensive combat experience and early boxing background.