Scottish lightweight fighter Stevie Ray has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. Read more about Ray’s career and his decision to hang up his gloves.
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| Scottish lightweight fighter Stevie Ray has officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. Ray finishes his career with a record of 25-13. After a successful run in the UFC between 2015 and 2017, Ray faced setbacks and injuries that led to his departure from the promotion. However, he made a strong comeback in the PFL in 2022 with wins over Anthony Pettis. In the 2023 regular season, Ray went 0-2, bringing his overall record in the league to 2-2. Despite the recent losses, Ray’s contributions to the sport should not be overlooked. He has left a lasting impact on the lightweight division and has inspired many aspiring fighters. We wish Stevie Ray all the best in his future endeavors. |
Stevie Ray Retires from MMA
Scottish lightweight fighter Stevie Ray has officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. After a successful career that spanned several promotions, Ray has decided to hang up his gloves and move on to the next chapter of his life.
Ray, who holds a professional record of 25-13, made a name for himself in the UFC between 2015 and 2017. During this time, he amassed an impressive record of 5-1, showcasing his skills and talent in the lightweight division .
However, a series of losses and injuries led to Ray’s departure from the UFC and a three-year period of inactivity. Many believed that this would be the end of his fighting career, but Ray proved them wrong.
In 2022, Ray made a strong comeback in the Professional Fighters League (PFL). He secured back-to-back wins over Anthony Pettis, showing that he still had what it takes to compete at the highest level.
Unfortunately, Ray’s success was short-lived in the 2023 regular season of the PFL. He suffered two consecutive losses, bringing his overall record in the league to 2-2.
Despite the setbacks, Ray’s contributions to the sport of MMA should not be overlooked. He has left a lasting impact on the lightweight division and has inspired many aspiring fighters.
Ray’s retirement marks the end of an era in Scottish MMA. Fans will always remember his exciting fights and the passion he brought to the octagon. We wish Stevie Ray all the best in his future endeavors.
