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Lina Lansberg, the Swedish professional mixed martial artist, has decided to hang up her gloves following her last UFC loss at UFC Vegas 69. Her retirement announcement on Instagram was graced by the comments of many notable MMA fighters including Miesha Tate.

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Lansberg began her professional MMA career in 2012, fighting in various promotions across Europe. She made her UFC debut in 2016 when she faced Cris Cyborg in her first fight. Although she lost that fight, she continued to compete in the UFC. Lansberg‘s career in the sport has been nothing short of impressive, leaving a lasting impact on the UFC and MMA community.

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Miesha Tate, Nina Nunes & Other Names React To Lansberg’s Retirement

In a recent Instagram post, Lansberg announced her retirement from MMA, expressing her gratitude to the sport. “Thank you so much for all the love and support. This has been a hell of a ride and to start fighting is the best thing I’ve ever done. It has given me so so much. But now it’s time to move on. I’m done”, read Lansberg’s Instagram caption.

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This announcement got a lot of traction from the MMA world, and notable UFC personalities dropped in their wishes in the comment section. Here are some of the reactions –

Miesha Tate said, “Thank you for representing in many ways 🙏”

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Nina Nunes commented, “❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you mama.”

Sara McMann said, “Congrats on an amazing career 🙏”

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Felice Herrig said, “You will do great in anything you do. Good luck on the next chapter.”

Pannie Kianzad, dropped heart emoticons – “❤️❤️”

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Julia Shumate said, “You’re amazing. Thank you for the great fights. ❤️❤️❤️❤️”

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Ilima-Lei Macfarlane said, “Thank you for everything you’ve given to the sport and WMMA 🙏🏽”

Lina Lansberg’s UFC Career

Lina Lansberg’s career at UFC was full of highs and lows. Before entering UFC, she had an impressive record of 6-1. She managed to rack in 4 victories in her time at UFC. Lansberg‘s most notable win came against Macy Chiasson in 2019, where she won by unanimous decision.

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Lansberg suffered consecutive losses in her last 4 UFC fights. Despite facing setbacks in her career, Lansberg remained a fierce competitor and was highly respected in the UFC and MMA community. She was known for her toughness and striking abilities, as well as her friendly and approachable demeanor outside of the octagon.

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As she walks away from the sport, Lansberg leaves behind a legacy of perseverance and dedication. Her passion for MMA and her contributions to the UFC will not be forgotten, and her fans will miss her presence in the octagon.

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC Content Analyst at EssentiallySports. A senior writer with almost 1000 articles under his belt, Sushant is always scanning the MMA landscape for current trends and breaking news. His knowledge and expertise in the sport are well-reflected in the ‘Opinion’ pieces he churns out from time to time.

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