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Former MMA champion retires after defeat at PFL 6

Former MMA champion retires after defeat at PFL 6DAZN

MMA veteran Stevie Ray retired after losing to Clay Collard via stoppage at last night’s PFL 6 event in Atlanta.

The 33-year-old Scot had suffered three consecutive defeats, after a career resurgence last year.

"First time in my career I've lost three in a row so I think it's time to move on from fighting," he said.

"I'm happy with everything I've achieved over the years, beat some big names and fought all over the world on the biggest promotions in the world and made a few quid as well.

"Not bad for a lad from Kirkcaldy, Fife."

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Ray required a stoppage victory against his opponent to ensure he moved through to the knockout rounds, after he lost his first fight in April in the tournament.

While he started well in the first round, Collard had more energy as the fight wore on and after a heavy right-hander, Ray was on the back foot. A barrage of blows left Ray falling to the ground, and the referee had to step in after Collard continued his attack from above.

"Disappointed with my performance, sometimes that's how it is. Felt really stiff, not letting my stuff go, froze up, burnt myself out a little hanging on the back in round one," Ray said after the fight.

"I'm completely fine, body is healthy, no damage. Fair play to Collard, well done. I lost in the second round after winning the first round."

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