Molly McCann vs Ebonie Cotton: Fight Preview and Prediction

Molly McCann continues her transition into professional boxing as she returns for her second pro bout, taking on Ebonie Cotton in Birmingham on the Whittaker vs Gavazi undercard. McCann arrives with momentum after a stoppage win in her September debut, while Cotton enters her second professional fight looking to score the biggest win of her young career.

McCann didn’t know where to look as Ebonie Cotton arrived at weigh in

The weigh-in added unexpected drama to the build-up. As Ebonie Cotton stepped on stage, she suffered a brief wardrobe issue that caught the crowd and cameras by surprise. The moment created an awkward pause, and Molly McCann appeared unsure where to look as Cotton adjusted her outfit. It was a flash of chaos on an otherwise routine ceremonial weigh-in, injecting extra tension into the face-off and giving the matchup an unintended talking point. Cotton regained her composure quickly, but the moment undeniably shifted the energy between the two ahead of fight night.

Molly McCann

McCann, 35, brings a wealth of combat-sports experience, with a 14-8 MMA career before retiring from the UFC in early 2025. She made her professional boxing debut in September 2025, stopping Kate Radomska in round six after a dominant performance. Standing 5’4″ with a 62-inch reach, she fights with pressure, volume and grit, qualities that translated strongly in her first outing. With years of high-level competition behind her, McCann enters as the clear favourite.

Ebonie Cotton

Cotton, 31, is a Midlands prospect who turned professional earlier this year. She won her debut on points over four rounds, showing discipline and patience but limited aggression. Though physically the slightly bigger fighter, she still has minimal pro experience compared to McCann’s long combat résumé. The weigh-in moment added intensity to the build-up, but Cotton has remained calm heading into her toughest test to date.

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Tale of the Tape

Fighter	Age	Height	Reach	Pro Boxing Record
Molly McCann	35	5’4″	62 in	1-0 (1 KO)
Ebonie Cotton	31	5’6″ (approx.)	TBA	1-0

Analysis

This matchup comes down to experience and pressure versus composure and structure. Cotton is technically tidy and has good fundamentals, but she has yet to show the offensive tools or physical assertiveness needed to keep McCann from marching forward. McCann’s pace, aggression and comfort in gritty exchanges give her a significant edge.

Over three rounds, Cotton’s best chance is to keep the fight long and controlled, but McCann’s ability to close distance and force mistakes should decide the rhythm. Unless Cotton lands something clean early, McCann’s pressure is expected to overwhelm her as the fight progresses.

When, Where and How to Watch

The bout takes place in Birmingham on the Whittaker vs Gavazi undercard, airing live on DAZN. McCann vs Cotton is scheduled in the main portion of the card.

Prediction

McCann’s experience, output and confidence should be too much for Cotton over the short distance. Expect the pressure to tell and the cleaner shots to come from McCann as the rounds unfold.

Bold prediction: Molly McCann wins by late stoppage.