Hailey Cowan retires after four losses in UFC octagon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Hailey Cowan has announced her retirement from MMA following a loss to Nina Milosevic at UFC Fight Night 283 in Belgrade on August 2, 2026. This defeat marked Cowan's fourth consecutive loss in the UFC, leaving her with an overall record of 0-4 in the organization. The retirement decision was made public immediately after her first-round TKO loss, where she expressed gratitude for competing on a prominent stage in the sport. Cowan's overall professional record stands at 7-6 amid her struggles in the octagon.
- •Cowan retires after a TKO loss to Milosevic.
- •She finishes her UFC career with a 0-4 record.
- •Overall, Cowan's professional record is 7-6.
- •Her retirement was announced immediately post-fight.
- •The event took place at Belgrade Arena in Serbia.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Belgrade's Hailey Cowan retires after 0-4 octagon run
"Hailey Cowan has decided to walk away from MMA after four winless walks to the UFC octagon.
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