Personal Information
Full Name | Raul Rosas Jr. |
Date of Birth | October 8, 2004 |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Nickname | El Nino Problema |
Raul Rosas Jr.: A Brief Biography
Mexican-American mixed martial artist Raul Rosas Jr. was born on October 8, 2004, in Clovis, New Mexico. He fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Bantamweight division. At age 18, Rosas Jr. is the youngest fighter to ever fight inside the UFC octagon.
Latest News Update for Raul Rosas Jr.
Raul Rosas Jr. is set to fight Christian Rodriguez at UFC 287 on April 8, 2023. This will be his second fight in the UFC.
Raul Rosas Jr. Facts
Birth Place | Santa Rosa, California |
Star Sign | Libra |
Net Worth (2023) | $500,000 (estimated) |
Last Fight Earnings | $114,000 |
Age | 18 |
MMA Debut | 2019 |
MMA Record | 7-0-0 |
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Early Life and Career
Rosas Jr. debuted professionally in November 2021 for the Mexican promotion Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico.
Rosas Jr. was invited to compete in Dana White's Contender Series in 2022, against Mando Gutierrez after going 5-0 in UWC Mexico. He won the fight by unanimous decision to become the youngest fighter to be offered a UFC contract.
Raul Rosas Jr.’s Career in UFC
On December 10, 2022, at UFC 282, Rosas Jr. faced Jay Perrin in his UFC debut in the Bantamweight division. In the opening round, he submitted Perrin by rear-naked choke to win the bout. Rosas Jr. is the promotion's youngest fighter since its inception.
Rosas Jr.'s second UFC fight is scheduled against Christian Rodriguez at UFC 287 on April 8, 2023.
Raul Rosas Jr. Record
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date |
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.’s Most Popular Fights
Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Jay Perrin
In the featured prelim at UFC 282, the 18-year-old veteran of the Contender Series made quick work of Jay Perrin with ease after securing an early takedown and finishing a rear-naked choke. Rosas Jr. lived up to the hype around him ever since he signed his UFC deal. The fight concluded at just 2:44 into the first round.
*Last Updated On 3rd April, 2023