Venue: M&S Bank Arena (Liverpool Arena), King’s Dock, Port of Liverpool, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom.
Time: Undercard bouts begin approximately 7:00 PM BST (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT). This super bantamweight contest is scheduled early-to-mid undercard (ring walks expected around 7:00–8:00 PM BST / 2:00–3:00 PM ET, depending on pacing; some outlets list approx. 19:00 BST). Main-event ring walks are around 9:20–10:00 PM BST.
Weight Class and Rounds: 8-round super bantamweight / junior featherweight contest (122 lbs / 55.34 kg limit).
Injury Report: No reported injuries for either fighter. Molly McCann has completed a full training camp with no setbacks and has fought three times in the last seven months without issue. Ashleigh Johnson has been active through mid-2025 with no public complications or withdrawals noted. Both are confirmed fit and cleared.
Fighter Profiles and Matchup
Molly McCann (“Meatball”) – United Kingdom (Liverpool, Merseyside), age 35, 5’4″ (163 cm), orthodox stance.
Pro boxing record: 3-0-0 (1 KO, 33% KO rate). Former UFC strawweight contender (14-8 MMA record) now focused on boxing under Matchroom. Aggressive, high-pressure fighter with strong work rate, fan appeal, and improving boxing IQ; brings championship-level experience from MMA.
Ashleigh Johnson (“Sweet Poison”) – United Kingdom (Swansea, Wales), age 29, orthodox stance.
Pro record: 3-3-0 (0 KOs, 0% KO rate). Welsh veteran with six pro bouts since 2023 debut. Durable, experienced pressure fighter who relies on volume and toughness but lacks finishing power.
Recent Form and Fight History
McCann’s last 3 fights (all boxing wins):
Feb 21, 2026: PTS 6 vs. Beata Dudek (7-8-0) → Comfortable 60-55 decision showing ring control.
Nov 29, 2025: PTS 6 vs. Ebonie Cotton.
Sep 13, 2025: TKO 6 (1:21) vs. Kate Radomska → First pro boxing stoppage.
McCann is unbeaten in boxing and has looked progressively sharper with each short outing, blending aggression with composure.
Johnson’s last 4 fights (3-3 overall career):
Jun 20/25, 2025: Loss PTS vs. Cassidy Todd (4-0-0).
Apr 19/25, 2025: Win vs. Kira Carter (0-14-1).
Nov 24, 2024: Loss vs. Katie Healy (8-1-0).
Earlier 2024: Mixed results including a win over lower-level opposition.
Johnson has shown durability (never stopped) but has been outpointed by rising or more experienced foes recently.
Style matchup: McCann’s forward pressure, volume, and MMA-derived athleticism versus Johnson’s experience and toughness. McCann is expected to control the fight with work rate and look to break Johnson down; Johnson’s path is to survive early and hope to make it competitive late, but she lacks the power to threaten a stoppage.
FIGHT ODDS
Ashleigh Johnson + 1000
Molly McCann – 2500
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 17, 2026
