Molly McCann reacts after being showered with love following engagement announcement

The new year has started bright for Molly McCann.

'Meatball' announced the news of her engagement to the world via an Instagram post on New Year's Eve. In the upload, the 32-year-old Scouser can be seen planting a kiss on her partner's cheek while fireworks glisten the sky behind them.

The next photo showcases a beautiful ring studded with a green gem and surrounded by smaller crystals. The UFC athlete's post reads:

"There’s knowing that if all fails and the ship sails our boat will still survive. Heres to the rest of our days together mo ghràdh."

Fans and fighters flooded the comments of McCann's engagement announcement post, showering the duo with love on the joyous occasion.

In a subsequent tweet, the UFC fighter thanked her fans for their kind wishes for the duo, saying:

"Thank you everyone for sending your love and blessings to El and I! Means the world to us both to know how loved we are. Today will be my last day off before the takeover begins again!... MMA Community - I'm recharged, reenergized and ready to go again! Here's to another great year, thank you for the love and the hate! It's all fuel to the fire!"

The flyweight contender is currently 13-5 in professional mixed martial arts.

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Has Molly McCann ever held an MMA championship?

Yes, prior to signing with the UFC, Molly McCann had already captured two MMA championships.

Her first title win came in her third pro bout. 'Meatball' edged out Vanessa Melo via split decision at Shock N'Awe 22 to get her hands on the SNA women's flyweight championship in 2016.

Watch Molly McCann win the SNA women's flyweight championship below:

She then went on a six-fight win streak, culminating in a second-round TKO win over Bryony Tyrell at CW 90, which earned her the Cage Warrior women's flyweight championship.

Watch Molly McCann win the Cage Warriors women's flyweight championship below:

Her exploits at Cage Warriors fetched her a ticket to the big leagues as she was signed by the UFC very soon after winning CW gold. The 32-year-old currently holds six wins and four losses in the premier promotion.

Although she is not currently in the top 15 of the women's flyweight division of the UFC, McCann is one of the most popular stars on the women's roster.