Leah McCourt: I did it the hard way, raising a child while starting out in MMA… but I made it

Saintfield scrapper recalls early days juggling motherhood while trying to make a name for herself

Leah McCourt relaxing on holiday in Thailand

David O'Dornan

Leah McCourt has said the biggest fight of her life has been kick-starting her MMA career from scratch as a single mum.

The Saintfield scrapper said her darling daughter Isabella has been her biggest motivation to be a success as a sportswoman.