Sosa signs with UFC after his father’s death: An example of Resilience

Hecher Sosa Signs with UFC After an Emotional Victory in the Contender Series

The Spanish bantamweight fighter, Hecher Sosa, secured a contract with the UFC on “Dana White’s Contender Series” on Tuesday, demonstrating unwavering strength in the face of adversity. Sosa (14-1) achieved a resounding decision victory over Mackson Lee (9-1) in the main event of the “Contender Series” in Las Vegas. This victory came less than 72 hours after the death of his father. The 30-year-old fighter decided to compete despite the tragic news received on Sunday morning. Sosa’s father had been battling cancer, a disease that also took his sister a year ago.

I can’t speak to my father today, but he is the reason I am here. He is the reason I am the man I am, and I will continue to represent him.

Hecher Sosa

Sosa, originally from Arrecife, Spain, revealed that he learned of his father’s passing while in the process of cutting weight for the 135-pound fight. In an Instagram post, Sosa shared that he struggled with the idea that his father wouldn’t see him compete against White. However, he came to the conclusion that his father had told him: “Son, don’t worry, we started this together and we’ll finish it together.”

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

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.

Dana White

Sosa has not known defeat since May 2022. Of his 14 career victories, nine have been by knockout or submission.