Raul Rosas Jr. is a 19-year-old professional fighter from Mexico competing in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Rosas Jr. also holds the record for being the youngest-ever contender to fight inside the octagon.
He got his UFC contract by defeating Mando Gutierrez via a unanimous decision at Dana White's Contender Series 55. The fight took place on September 20, 2022, in Las Vegas, United States.
Raul Rosas Jr. made his octagon debut on December 10, 2022, against Jay Perrin and won the fight via a rear naked choke submission. The fight took place at UFC 282 in Las Vegas, United States. During his octagon interview, he even said he is coming for the bantamweight belt.
For his last outing, Raul Rosas Jr. TKO'd Terrence Mitchell on September 16, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2. Moreover, Rosas Jr. will face Ricky Turcois at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 on February 24, 2024.
What is the record for Raul Rosas Jr.?
Raul Rosas Jr.'s MMA record is 8 wins and 1 loss.
In his professional mixed martial arts career, Raul Rosas Jr. rose to fame for his achievements for his age, which most fighters can only dream about. He made his promotional debut with a record of 6 wins and no losses.
Later, with three outings inside the octagon, his record changed to 8 wins and 1 loss.
His only loss came from Christian Rodriguez at UFC 287 in Miami, Florida, United States.
Raul Rosas Jr. Record
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date |
| Win | 8-1 | Terrence Mitchell | TKO | UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko | September 16, 2023 |
| Loss | 7-1 | Christian Rodriguez | Decision | UFC 287 | April 8, 2023 |
| Win | 7–0 | Jay Perrin | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 282 | December 10, 2022 |
| Win | 6–0 | Mando Gutierrez | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series 55 | September 20, 2022 |
| Win | 5–0 | Andres Portocarrero | TKO (punches) | UWC 35 | June 24, 2022 |
| Win | 4–0 | Jose Guadalupe Peñaloza | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UWC 34 | May 27, 2022 |
| Win | 3–0 | Francisco Villanueva | Submission (armbar) | UWC 33 | April 29, 2022 |
| Win | 2–0 | Joel Peña | Submission (armbar) | UWC 32 | March 25, 2022 |
| Win | 1–0 | Eduardo Velázquez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UWC 30 | November 26, 2021 |
Raul Rosas Jr. Facts
| Birth Place | Santa Rosa, California |
| Star Sign | Libra |
| Net Worth (2024) | $600,000 (estimated) |
| Last Fight Earnings | $114,000 |
| Age | 18 |
| MMA Debut | 2019 |
| MMA Record | 8-1-0 |
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*Last updated on February 17, 2024.
FAQs
A. Raul Rosas Jr. boasts a record of 8 wins and 1 loss in MMA.
A. Raul Rosas Jr. made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2021.
A. Raul Rosas Jr. has had three fights in the UFC so far.
A. Raul Rosas Jr. has only lost to Christian Rodriguez in the UFC so far.
A. Raul Rosas Jr. made his octagon debut on December 10, 2022, against Jay Perrin and won the fight via a rear naked choke submission. The fight took place at UFC 282 in Las Vegas, United States.
