Raul Rosas Jr., credited with being the youngest fighter to sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division of the promotion. He was born in Clovis, New Mexico on October 8, 2004.
In 2021, his family moved to Las Vegas, where he set up his training at 10th Planet Las Vegas and Cobrinha Jiu-Jitsu. He also started competing professionally in the Ultimate Warrior Challenge in Tijuana, Mexico. Five years later, he amassed five wins and also got the rare opportunity to exhibit his fighting prowess at Dana White’s Contender Series.
He put up a dominant show at Dana White’s Contender Series 55, which won him praise from the MMA universe, including the UFC President, Dana White.
Rosas Jr. debuted in the Ultimate Fighting Championship as the main event of the preliminary card of the UFC 282 months before his 18th birthday. He beat Jay Perrin in the inaugural round of their fight via submission. Rosas Jr. gained attention when he was presented with a contract by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for his appearance in the Contender Series. He currently has a record of 8 wins and 1 loss.
Raul Rosas Jr. Parents
Raul Rosas Jr. was born in Clovis, New Mexico on October 8, 2004. His parents are Raul Rosas and Oyuki Rios who arrived in the U.S. from Iztapalapa, Mexico. His father works as a boxing coach while his mother is a homemaker who also engages herself in various part-time jobs. Raul Rosa Jr. also has a brother named Jesse, a professional fighter.
*Last updated on February 17, 2024.
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