Sosa signs with UFC after losing his father: Example of resilience

The Spanish bantamweight fighter, Hecher Sosa, secured a contract with the UFC on “Dana White’s Contender Series” on Tuesday, just three days after the death of his father. Sosa (14-1) defeated Mackson Lee (9-1) by unanimous decision in the main event of the “Contender Series” held in Las Vegas. The 30-year-old fighter decided to go ahead with the fight despite receiving the news of his father’s death on Sunday morning, who suffered from cancer. Sosa also lost his sister to cancer a year ago.

“Today I can’t speak [with my father], but he is the reason why I am here. He is the reason why I am the man I am, and I will continue to represent him,” Sosa declared through an interpreter.

Hecher Sosa

Originally from Arrecife, Spain, Sosa revealed that he was informed of his father’s passing while in the process of cutting weight for the fight in the 135-pound category.

Hecher Sosa’s Instagram post

Sosa dominated the three-round fight against Lee, which led White to immediately sign him with the UFC.

“I respect your determination, your resilience, everything you’ve been through in your life. I will give you the opportunity to fulfill the promises you made to your family,” White affirmed.

Dana WhiteSosa hasn’t suffered defeats since May 2022. Nine of his 14 professional victories have been by knockout or submission.