UFC Mexico City: Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Vince Morales: Live round-by-round updates

A bantamweight clash between Raul Rosas Jr. and Vince Morales will go down on the main card of UFC Mexico City, later tonight (March 29) at the Arena CDMX at Mexico D.F.

Rosas Jr. (10-1) is perhaps the most popular up-and-comer in the company. Since getting his ticket to the big leagues at just 17 years of age in 2022, the UFC wunderkind has racked up an enviable promotional record of 4-1.

'El Nino Problema' secured all but one of his UFC wins via finishes. The 20-year-old would be hoping to extend his win streak with a decisive victory this time around.

Standing across the octagon to 'El Nino Problema' will be Morales (16-9), a well-rounded fighter out of Caldwell, Idaho. The 34-year-old is a threat both on the feet and the ground as evidenced by his seven knockouts and five submissions.

However, 'Vendatta's' second stint at the UFC is shaping up to be underwhelming. He is currently on a two-fight skid and this might be his last chance to justify his place on the roster.

Rosas Jr. is a -310 favorite for the match-up with Morales as a +250 underdog. The main card of UFC Mexico City is now live. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the event.

Check out the full fighter face-offs for the event below:

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UFC Mexico City: Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Vince Morales

Round 1

Morales opens up with quick jabs. Rosas Jr. commits to body shots. After a series of heavy shots, 'El Nino Problema' picks his opponent up and slams him to the ground.

Roasa Jr. transitions to side control and lands elbows on his opponent. As his opponent tries to lock in a guillotine, the 20-year-old transitions to half-guard, before taking his opponent's back.

Rosas Jr. tries to sink in a rear naked choke. After a scramble Rosas Jr. ends up on the bottom. Morales locks in a necktie, but the closing bell rings before he can finish it.

Our score: 10-9 Rosas Jr., Rosas Jr. 10-9 overall.

Round 2

Rosas Jr. comes out with laser-sharp jabs. Morales keeps a low stance, anticipating a level change. 'Vendetta' connects with a beautiful right hand. 'El Nino Problema' shoots for a takedown. The youngster outmuscles his opponent to complete it.

The 20-year-old eventually takes his opponents back. A beautiful scramble ensures. 'El Nino Problema' trying to set up a rear naked choke. He switches to top half-guard to end the round.

Our score: 10-9 Rosas Jr., Rosas Jr. 20-18 overall.

Round 3

Morales comes out with reckless abandon, getting in his opponent's face, and trying to push his opponent back. A scramble sees Rosass Jr. ending up in a necktie. Morales switches to a d'arce choke, but an incredibly patient Rosas Jr. slips out of it.

'El Nino Problema', transitions to his opponent's back after almost getting caught in a heel hook. Rosas Jr. is employing immense back pressure and is trying to lock in a rear naked choke.

Morales switches position once again and tries to lock in a necktie, while the choke seems tight, Rosas Jr. confidently flaunts a thumbs up as the closing bell rings to signal the end of the fight

Our score: 10-9 Morales, Rosas Jr. 29-28 overall.

Official decision: Raul Rosas Jr. def. Vince Morales via unanimous decision. (29-28, 29-28,29-28)

Check out Raul Rosas Jr. celebrate his win at UFC Mexico City below: