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Molly McCann retired with an MMA record of 14 wins and eight losses [Getty Images]
Liverpudlian Molly McCann called time on her MMA career after 10 years fighting following a defeat by Alexia Thainara.
The loss was McCann's fourth in five fights, prompting the 34-year-old to leave her UFC gloves in the centre of octagon, signalling her retirement.
McCann retires as one of the biggest MMA stars the UK has produced and can stake her claim as the best British female MMA fighter.
BBC Sport selects some of the best pictures from her always entertaining career.
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McCann lost her UFC debut, but won her second fight despite a nasty eye injury [Getty Images]
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McCann was a big favourite with the fans and was known for her big celebrations [Getty Images]
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The Liverpudlian never shied away from a face-off [Getty Images]
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McCann is a huge Everton fan and wanted to be a professional footballer before turning to MMA [Getty Images]
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She was often spotted at the fights of her friends, like Bellator star Leah McCourt [Getty Images]
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McCann twice got to fight on the same UK card as close friend Paddy Pimblett [Getty Images]
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A big puncher, 43% of McCann's wins came via knockout [Getty Images]
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McCann's sole submission finish was against Diana Belbita in 2024 [Getty Images]
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In 2022 McCann enjoyed a purple patch, with back-to-back spinning back elbow finishes [Getty Images]
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McCann's elbows earned her $100,000 (approx £77,400) worth of bonuses in her UFC career [Getty Images]
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Having made her debut in 2015, McCann had a never give up attitude to fighting [Getty Images]
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A final poignant image of McCann, laying her UFC gloves down for the last time [Getty Images]
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