Former UFC fighter Molly McCann efficiently transitioned to skilled boxing on Saturday night time at Windsor Park in Belfast, securing a sixth-round technical knockout victory over Eire’s Kate Radomska in her skilled debut. The battle marked McCann’s return to fight sports activities six months after retiring from blended martial arts following a submission loss to Alexia Thainara at UFC London in March 2025.
The 35-year-old Liverpool native “Meatball” managed the bout from the opening spherical and demonstrated her boxing fundamentals all through the competition. McCann dropped Radomska within the fifth spherical with a robust proper hand earlier than the Irish fighter’s nook threw within the towel through the sixth and closing spherical.
Molly McCann Win Boxing Debut
The battle included an uncommon incident within the second spherical when Radomska delivered an unlawful kick to McCann whereas beneath stress within the nook. The referee failed to note the foul, and no level deduction was issued. McCann later addressed the incident, stating she “took slightly kick in there” however emphasised her dedication to following boxing’s guidelines relatively than reverting to MMA ways.
Molly McCann expressed frustration with the referee’s oversight of the unlawful method however continued to press ahead together with her boxing technique. The previous UFC fighter demonstrated composure by not retaliating with kicks or different MMA methods, regardless of the provocation from her opponent.
Skilled Boxing Transition After UFC Profession
Molly McCann signed a long-term promotional take care of Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing in July 2025 after retiring from MMA with knowledgeable file of 14 wins and eight losses. The transition got here after she misplaced 4 of her closing 5 UFC fights, prompting her resolution to go away the octagon at age 34.
The Liverpool fighter had beforehand competed as an beginner boxer and held an ABA championship earlier than transitioning to blended martial arts. McCann said that boxing “was all the time the dream” and famous her weight class was not included within the Olympics, which initially led her to pursue MMA.
Her MMA profession spanned a decade and included seven wins in 14 UFC fights, with notable performances incomes her three Efficiency of the Night time bonuses and one Struggle of the Night time award. McCann turned recognized for her spinning elbow knockouts throughout UFC London occasions in 2022.
Opponent Background and Struggle Particulars
Kate Radomska entered the battle with knowledgeable boxing file of 4 wins, 7 losses, and 0 attracts, having misplaced 5 consecutive fights previous to going through McCann. The 35-year-old from Waterford, Eire, competed on the identical age as McCann and fought out of an orthodox stance.
The bout came about at tremendous bantamweight on the undercard of Lewis Crocker’s IBF welterweight world title victory over Paddy Donovan. The occasion marked the primary main boxing card at Windsor Park since Carl Frampton defeated Luke Jackson on the venue in 2018.
Future Boxing Aspirations
Following her victory, McCann improved to 1-0 in her skilled boxing profession and expressed satisfaction together with her efficiency regardless of not working at full capability. She instructed BBC Radio 5 Stay that she “didn’t even shift into excessive gear” through the battle.
McCann has set an formidable aim of profitable a world title inside eight skilled fights. Former world champion Josh Taylor, who has educated with McCann in Liverpool, predicted she would contend for a title quickly, stating she “undoubtedly seems to be able to preventing for a title after a couple of extra bouts”.
The battle was broadcast stay on DAZN and served as McCann’s introduction to skilled boxing beneath the Matchroom promotional banner.
