Hecher Sosa signs with UFC after his father’s death: Inspiring!

Hecher Sosa Wins UFC Contract After Tragic Loss

Spanish bantamweight Hecher Sosa secured a contract with the UFC on “Dana White’s Contender Series” on Tuesday, just 72 hours after the death of his father. Sosa (14-1) defeated Mackson Lee (9-1) by unanimous decision in the main event of the series 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 the same disease 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

Sosa, originally from Arrecife, Spain, revealed that he learned of his father’s death while cutting weight for the 135-pound fight. In an Instagram post, he shared that he had doubts about the idea of his father not seeing him compete against White, but ultimately “came to the conclusion that my father told me before I left, ‘son, don’t worry, we started this together and we will finish it together.'” Title of the publication: Hecher Sosa’s feelings after the loss of his father.

Sosa dominated the three-round fight against Lee, and White immediately offered him the UFC contract.

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

Dana White

Sosa hasn’t lost since May 2022. Nine of his 14 professional victories have been by knockout or submission.