Raul Rosas Jr.

Raul Rosas Jr.

Personal Information

Full Name Raul Rosas Jr.
Date of Birth October 8, 2004
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Nickname El Nino Problema

Raul Rosas Jr. News

Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios fight no longer expected to take place at UFC Vegas 87 this weekend Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios fight no longer expected to take place at UFC Vegas 87 this weekend
Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios fight no longer expected to take place at UFC Vegas 87 this weekend
Raul Rosas Jr.'s father explains last-minute decision to pull out of UFC Mexico City in brief statement Raul Rosas Jr.'s father explains last-minute decision to pull out of UFC Mexico City in brief statement
Raul Rosas Jr.'s father explains last-minute decision to pull out of UFC Mexico City in brief statement
Raul Rosas Jr’s UFC Mexico City opponent denounces rebooking reports as “FAKE NEWS,” says “no contract has been signed yet” Raul Rosas Jr’s UFC Mexico City opponent denounces rebooking reports as “FAKE NEWS,” says “no contract has been signed yet”
Raul Rosas Jr’s UFC Mexico City opponent denounces rebooking reports as “FAKE NEWS,” says “no contract has been signed yet”
How does Raul Rosas Jr.'s last-minute pullout from UFC Mexico impact his reputation? Exploring the future of the hype-train How does Raul Rosas Jr.'s last-minute pullout from UFC Mexico impact his reputation? Exploring the future of the hype-train
How does Raul Rosas Jr.'s last-minute pullout from UFC Mexico impact his reputation? Exploring the future of the hype-train
Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios canceled due to botched weight cut? Looking into the possibilities and past instances Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios canceled due to botched weight cut? Looking into the possibilities and past instances
Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios canceled due to botched weight cut? Looking into the possibilities and past instances

Raul Rosas Jr.: A Brief Biography

Mexican-American mixed martial artist Raul Rosas Jr. was born on October 8, 2004, in Clovis, New Mexico. He fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Bantamweight division. At age 18, Rosas Jr. is the youngest fighter to ever fight inside the UFC octagon.


UFC 282: Rosas Jr. v Perrin
UFC 282: Rosas Jr. v Perrin


Latest News Update for Raul Rosas Jr.


Raul Rosas Jr. is set to fight Christian Rodriguez at UFC 287 on April 8, 2023. This will be his second fight in the UFC.


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Raul Rosas Jr. Facts


Birth PlaceSanta Rosa, California
Star SignLibra
Net Worth (2023)$500,000 (estimated)
Last Fight Earnings$114,000
Age18
MMA Debut2019
MMA Record7-0-0
Social MediaInstagram

Early Life and Career


Rosas Jr. debuted professionally in November 2021 for the Mexican promotion Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico.


Rosas Jr. was invited to compete in Dana White's Contender Series in 2022, against Mando Gutierrez after going 5-0 in UWC Mexico. He won the fight by unanimous decision to become the youngest fighter to be offered a UFC contract.

Raul Rosas Jr.’s Career in UFC


On December 10, 2022, at UFC 282, Rosas Jr. faced Jay Perrin in his UFC debut in the Bantamweight division. In the opening round, he submitted Perrin by rear-naked choke to win the bout. Rosas Jr. is the promotion's youngest fighter since its inception.


Rosas Jr.'s second UFC fight is scheduled against Christian Rodriguez at UFC 287 on April 8, 2023.


UFC 282: Rosas Jr. v Perrin
UFC 282: Rosas Jr. v Perrin

Raul Rosas Jr. Record



ResultRecordOpponentMethodEventDate
Win7–0Jay PerrinSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFC 282December 10, 2022
Win6–0Mando GutierrezDecision (unanimous)Dana White's Contender Series 55September 20, 2022
Win5–0Andres PortocarreroTKO (punches)UWC 35June 24, 2022
Win4–0Jose Guadalupe PeñalozaSubmission (rear-naked choke)UWC 34May 27, 2022
Win3–0Francisco VillanuevaSubmission (armbar)UWC 33April 29, 2022
Win2–0Joel PeñaSubmission (armbar)UWC 32March 25, 2022
Win1–0Eduardo VelázquezSubmission (rear-naked choke)UWC 30November 26, 2021




Raul Rosas Jr.’s Most Popular Fights


Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Jay Perrin


In the featured prelim at UFC 282, the 18-year-old veteran of the Contender Series made quick work of Jay Perrin with ease after securing an early takedown and finishing a rear-naked choke. Rosas Jr. lived up to the hype around him ever since he signed his UFC deal. The fight concluded at just 2:44 into the first round.



*Last Updated On 3rd April, 2023

FAQs

Raul Rosas Jr. fights in the Bantamweight division.
Rosas Jr. is 18 years old.
Raul Rosas Jr. hails from Clovis, New Mexico.