I turned down MMA fighter on a night out - so he punched me

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A beautician has told how a single punch from an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter on a night out changed her life forever. Anne Marie Boyle was knocked unconscious after turning down Sean McInnes' advances in a pub in September 2024. The mother-of-two, who said she was "lucky to be alive", suffered a broken eye socket and cheekbone. But she said the attack also left her with a brain injury and subsequent seizures which led to her losing her business, her ability to drive and her confidence.