What does Raul Rosas Jr.'s "Chiwiwi" mean? Explaining UFC star's signature catchphrase

Raul Rosas Jr. is gearing up for his fifth octagon appearance, where he will face Aori Qileng in a bantamweight clash this Saturday as the opening bout of the much-anticipated Noche UFC 306, slated to take place inside the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.

'El Nino Problema' likely possesses all the essential qualities needed to become a bigger star in the UFC, being the youngest fighter ever signed by the promotion to date. Rosas Jr. is certainly making the most of the spotlight, with his signature catchphrase 'Chiwiwi' gaining popularity among the MMA community. However, many fans are left curious, wondering if the phrase actually has any meaning.

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What does Raul Rosas Jr.'s "Chiwiwi" mean?

Raul Rosas Jr. has become known for enthusiastically saying 'Chiwiwi' in his social media posts and media interactions, turning the catchphrase into a signature part of his persona.

The term first gained traction after the 19-year-old excitedly exclaimed it following his second-round submission victory over Ricky Turcios at UFC Louisville in June, quickly turning it into a fan-favorite catchphrase.

During an interview with FULL SEND MMA, 'El Nino Problema' was asked to reveal the true meaning behind 'Chiwiwi'. Rosas Jr. explained that his famous catchphrase doesn’t actually hold any specific meaning; it's simply a humorous word that he and a friend used to say:

"It's just a saying me and my homie Carlos have; it's called 'Chiwiwis'. It doesn't have a meaning, it's just a funny word."

Check out Raul Rosas Jr.'s comments below (0:16):

Rosas Jr. appears to be capitalizing on the growing popularity of his catchphrase, having launched an apparel brand called 'Chiwiwis', which quickly became an instant hit among fans.

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Raul Rosas Jr. aims to become youngest UFC champion and retire by 25

Raul Rosas Jr. earned his spot in the UFC with a commanding performance against Mando Gutierrez in September 2022 on 'Dana White's Contender Series', making history as the youngest fighter ever to join the promotion at just 17 years old.

'El Nino Problema' currently boasts a 3-1 record in the UFC and an overall 9-1 record. He has previously expressed his ambition to become the youngest UFC champion and surpass Jon Jones' historic achievement. In a recent interview with ESPN, Rosas Jr. revealed that if he achieves this goal, he plans to hang up his gloves by the age of 25:

"I just wanna accomplish my dreams, which is to become the youngest UFC champion, have the belt, defend the belt a few times, and probably retire. Hopefully, by 25 years old, my career will be all said and done, and I’ll be able to enjoy time with my family and whatever I decide to do."

Check out Raul Rosas Jr.'s comments below (2:56):