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McCann's rollercoaster UFC career in pictures

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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.

Molly McCann with a badly bruised eye
Image caption, McCann lost her UFC debut, but won her second fight despite a nasty eye injury
Molly McCann celebrates on the side of the cage with fans
Image caption, McCann was a big favourite with the fans and was known for her big celebrations
Molly McCann puts her nose right into he face of her opponent during a face-off
Image caption, The Liverpudlian never shied away from a face-off
Molly McCann celebrates at cageside with an Everton scarf
Image caption, McCann is a huge Everton fan and wanted to be a professional footballer before turning to MMA
Molly McCann in sunglasses alongside Leah McCourt
Image caption, She was often spotted at the fights of her friends, like Bellator star Leah McCourt
Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann celebrate together
Image caption, McCann twice got to fight on the same UK card as close friend Paddy Pimblett
Molly McCann lands a punch
Image caption, A big puncher, 43% of McCann's wins came via knockout
Molly McCann submits Diana Belbita with an armbar
Image caption, McCann's sole submission finish was against Diana Belbita in 2024
Molly McCann's opponent Luana Carolina is completely dazed from a punch
Image caption, In 2022 McCann enjoyed a purple patch, with back-to-back spinning back elbow finishes
Molly McCann weaves away in celebration after knocking out her opponent
Image caption, McCann's elbows earned her $100,000 (approx £77,400) worth of bonuses in her UFC career
Molly McCann elbows her opponent
Image caption, Having made her debut in 2015, McCann had a never give up attitude to fighting
Molly McCann lays her gloves down in the octagon
Image caption, A final poignant image of McCann, laying her UFC gloves down for the last time