Rosi Sexton was the primary British feminine to battle within the UFC in 2013, and McCann made her debut 5 years later.
McCann, who’s a former flyweight champion in UK-based promotion Cage Warriors, received seven of her 14 bouts within the UFC, together with her highlights together with two spinning elbow knockouts in 2022.
She leaves the game having received six of her bouts by knockout and claiming three performance-of-the-night bonuses, essentially the most in UFC flyweight historical past.
McCann mentioned she needed to retire at residence together with her family and friends in attendance.
“The camps are too exhausting and, to maintain all of it collectively, it is too exhausting to not get the wins and take the harm,” she mentioned.
Her retirement comes after 4 defeats in her previous 5 fights.
“UFC and Dana (UFC president Dana White), I began this sport at 24 and I’ve given you all my coronary heart and soul,” mentioned McCann.
“Tonight, with that efficiency on every week’s discover, it is not adequate. The UFC deserves extra.
“From a bit woman from Norris Inexperienced combating in arenas – have a look at me, have a look at what I’ve managed to do.”
