A One Punch Wonder: What Hailey Cowan's Retirement Reveals About MMA's Harsh Reality Hailey Cowan's decision to retire after a crushing knockout loss at the hands of Nina Milošević has sparked debate about the consequences of injury and challenges faced by female fighters in the UFC.
While Cowan's record may not have been spectacular, her career trajectory is more nuanced than initially apparent.
Cowan struggled in the octagon with four consecutive losses – all by stoppage – preceding her final bout.