Stevie Ray has chosen to retire after being knocked out in the second round by Clay Collard at 2023 PFL 6 on Friday at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta.
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One of Scotland’s best MMA fighters has retired. Stevie Ray has chosen to retire after being knocked out in the second round by Clay Collard at 2023 PFL 6 on Friday at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta.
Ray (25-13) needed a first-round finish to secure a playoff place, but he was halted by Collard. “Braveheart” came to Instagram to announce his retirement from boxing and his intention to continue instructing.
“14 years of service done. Time to pass on my knowledge and experience. Going to try book some Seminars over the next few months July/Aug/Sep in the UK if you’d like me to do a seminar at your Gym give me a message 😊👊
I will now also be back full-time coaching at my Gym @braveheartmma from Next Monday 🙏👊 Full MMA timetable again.”
Stevie Ray leaves the sport after losing three consecutive fights for the first time in his career. The 33-year-old advanced to the 2022 PFL lightweight final after defeating former UFC champion Anthony Pettis in back-to-back fights but was knocked out by Olivier Aubin-Mercier.
Ray, a former Cage Warriors champion and former UFC fighter, with significant victories against Anthony Pettis, Michael Johnson, Joe Lauzon, and Ross Pearson.
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