Sosa Signs with UFC After Tragic Loss: Inspiring Victory

Hecher Sosa Conquers UFC Contract After Heartbreaking Victory

Spanish bantamweight Hecher Sosa secured a contract with the UFC on Tuesday at the “Dana White’s Contender Series”, in an event marked by adversity and resilience. 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 compete despite the death of his father on Sunday morning, who suffered from cancer. This loss adds to that of his sister, who also died from the same disease a year ago.

Today I can’t speak to 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.

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, he shared the internal struggle he had thinking that his father would not see him compete. Finally, he decided to move forward, remembering his father’s words: “Son, don’t worry, we started this together and we will finish it together.”

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 keep your promises to your family.

Dana White

Sosa’s last defeat was in May 2022. Of his 14 professional victories, nine have been by knockout or submission. Instagram post description: “Hecher Sosa’s Instagram post details the difficult situation he faced upon learning of his father’s passing and his decision to compete in his honor.”