Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios is an upcoming mixed martial arts bantamweight fight promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight is scheduled for the main card of UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 on February 24, 2024. Ricky Turcios, who maintains a record of 13 wins and 3 losses (13-3-0), will be making his 4th appearance in the UFC octagon, squaring off against the youngest fighter to fight in the UFC, Raul Rosas Jr., who holds a professional record of 8 wins and 1 loss (8-1-0).
Ricky Turcios, who goes by the moniker ‘Pretty Ricky,’ fights out of Houston, Texas. In his last outing, Turcios squared off against Kevin Natividad, all the way back in 2022. Turcios won this bout via a split decision before going on a long hiatus. On the other hand, Raul Rosas Jr. faced Terrence Mitchell in his last fight and won via a TKO in the very first round. Both the bantamweight prospects will look forward to securing a decisive victory to advance their rankings and secure a spot in the top 15 of the division.
Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios Tale of the Tape
Stats | Raul Rosas Jr. | Ricky Turcios |
MMA Record | 8-1-0 | 13-3-0 |
UFC Ranking (Bantamweight) | Unranked | Unranked |
Last Fight | Win | Win |
Nationality | American/Mexican | American |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Weight | 135 lb (61 kg) | 135 lb (61 kg) |
Reach | 71.5 in | 71 in |
Leg Reach | 40 in | 38.5 in |
Striking Accuracy | 44% | 37% |
Takedown Accuracy | 33% | 25% |
Takedown Defense | 0% | 45% |
Win Streak (Active) | 1 | 1 |
MMA Debut | 2019 | 2013 |
Raul Rosas Jr. Record
Raul Rosas Jr. maintains a professional MMA record of 8 wins to 1 loss (8-1-0). Rosas Jr.’s only loss in MMA was against Christian Rodriguez at UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2. Among his wins, 2 were achieved by knockout, 5 by submission, and 1 via decision.
9 matches | 8 wins | 1 loss |
By knockout | 2 | 0 |
By submission | 5 | 0 |
By decision | 1 | 1 |
Also Read: What is the record for Raul Rosas Jr?
Ricky Turcios Record
Ricky Turcios holds a respectable MMA record of 13 wins and 3 losses (13-3-0). Of his 13 victories, 3 came via knockout, 1 by submitting his opponent, and 8 by decision.
16 matches | 13 wins | 3 losses |
By knockout | 3 | 1 |
By submission | 1 | 0 |
By decision | 8 | 2 |
Last Updated On February 21, 2024
FAQs
A. Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios is scheduled for February 24, 2024, on the main card of UFC Fight Night 237.
A. Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios is set to take place at Arena CDMX, in Mexico City, Mexico.
A. Raul Rosas Jr. holds an MMA record of 8-1-0 and is currently fighting in the bantamweight division.
A. Ricky Turcios holds an MMA record of 13 wins in 3 fights (13-3-0).
A. Rosas Jr. is an American national.
A. Raul Rosas Jr. is 19 years old as of February 2024.