Leah McCourt had some kind words for Molly McCann following the Liverpool native's UFC 281 defeat over the weekend.
McCann admitted she was devastated after her first round loss at the hands of American Erin Blanchfield at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Speaking after the bout to BT Sport, she said: “To say I’m anything other than heartbroken would be a lie. But I’ve been in this position before and I know how to handle myself. It’s just rubbish that at this level, one little thing just changes it.
“It’s also the most amazing thing about MMA. I won’t be too downbeat, I’ll get back up and I’ll get on. I feel like with each win I’ve learned to become more professional and with each loss, I’ll take it on the chin and do the same.”
Co Down native McCourt travelled to the Big Apple to watch her close friend take on Blanchfield and offered her support on social media following the loss.
Sharing a snap with McCann, McCourt wrote on Instagram: "We go again, like we always do."
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