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	\| name = Raul Rosas Jr.		\| name = Raul Rosas Jr.
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	\| birth_name =		\| birth_name =Raul Gilberto Rosas Rios Jr.
	\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|2004\|10\|08}}		\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|2004\|10\|08}}
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	'''Raul Rosas Jr.''' (born October 8, 2004) is an American ] who competes in the ] division of the ]. Rosas Jr. was featured on ], winning by decision and earning himself a UFC contract thus becoming the youngest person to be signed to the UFC in their history.		'''Raul Gilberto Rosas Rios Jr.'''<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Raul Rosas Jr. ("El Niño Problema") {{!}} MMA Fighter Page \|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/94654-raul-rosas \|access-date=2024-12-20 \|website=Tapology \|language=en}}</ref> (born October 8, 2004) is an American-Mexican ] who competes in the ] division of the ] (UFC). Rosas Jr. was featured on ], winning by decision and earning himself a UFC contract thus becoming the youngest person to be signed to the UFC in their history.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2022-09-21\|title=Rosas Jr., de 17 años, el más joven en firmar con UFC\|url=https://www.espn.com.gt/artes-marciales-mixtas/nota/_/id/10965347/mexicano-raul-rosas-jr-17-anos-historia-peleador-mas-joven-firmar-ufc\|access-date=2024-02-14\|website=ESPN.com.mx\|language=es}}</ref>

			==Early life==
⚫	==Mixed martial arts career==
			Rosas Jr.'s parents initially immigrated to the United States from ], a district of ], ]. They settled in the city of ], where Raul was born.

			At just 13 years old, the family moved to ] in 2017. He began wrestling in high school and participated in Pankration, an amateur sport similar to mixed martial arts. After a few years in Santa Rosa, Rosas Jr.'s parents made the decision to take their sons' wrestling career a step further. As an amateur, and at just 14 years old, he participated in the ] world championships in Rome, where he was able to win gold.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Quién es Raúl Rosas Jr. el peleador mexicano más joven contratado por la UFC\|url=https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2022/09/22/quien-es-raul-rosas-jr-el-peleador-mexicano-mas-joven-contratado-por-la-ufc/\|date=2022-09-22\|access-date=2024-02-14\|website=Infobae\|language=es}}</ref>

		⚫	==Mixed martial arts career==
	===Early career===		===Early career===
	Rosas Jr. acquired a record of 5-0 competing exclusively in ] for the Ultimate Warrior Challenge promotion winning all five fights by stoppage inside of two rounds.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://verdictmma.com/fighter/raul-el-nino-problema-rosas-jr\|title=Raul Rosas Jr. "El Niño Problema" Record: 8-1-0, Stats, and Past Fights\|website=verdictmma.com}}</ref>		Rosas Jr. acquired a record of 5-0 competing exclusively in ] for the Ultimate Warrior Challenge promotion winning all five fights by stoppage inside of two rounds.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://verdictmma.com/fighter/raul-el-nino-problema-rosas-jr\|title=Raul Rosas Jr. "El Niño Problema" Record: 8-1-0, Stats, and Past Fights\|website=verdictmma.com}}</ref>

			===Dana White's Contender Series Season===
	Rosas Jr. was then booked to compete on Week 9 of Season 6 of ] on September 20, 2022, against Mando Gutierrez.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/news/meet-raul-rosas-jr-the-17-year-old-fighting-at-dwcs-week-9\|title=Meet Raul Rosas Jr. the 17-year-old fighting at DWCS week 9\|first=MMAWeekly com\|last=Staff\|date=September 19, 2022\|website=MMAWeekly.com \| UFC and MMA News, Results, Rumors, and Videos}}</ref> He would win the fight via a dominant unanimous decision and was awarded a contract by ] thus becoming the youngest fighter to sign a contract with the UFC at the age of 17.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10049696-raul-rosas-jr-becomes-youngest-fighter-to-ever-sign-ufc-contract-at-age-17\|title=Raul Rosas Jr. Becomes Youngest Fighter to Ever Sign UFC Contract at Age 17\|first=Tim\|last=Daniels\|website=Bleacher Report}}</ref>		Rosas Jr. was then booked to compete on Week 9 of Season 6 of ] on September 20, 2022, against Mando Gutierrez.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/news/meet-raul-rosas-jr-the-17-year-old-fighting-at-dwcs-week-9\|title=Meet Raul Rosas Jr. the 17-year-old fighting at DWCS week 9\|first=MMAWeekly com\|last=Staff\|date=September 19, 2022\|website=MMAWeekly.com \| UFC and MMA News, Results, Rumors, and Videos}}</ref> He would win the fight via a dominant unanimous decision and was awarded a contract by ] thus becoming the youngest fighter to sign a contract with the UFC at the age of 17.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10049696-raul-rosas-jr-becomes-youngest-fighter-to-ever-sign-ufc-contract-at-age-17\|title=Raul Rosas Jr. Becomes Youngest Fighter to Ever Sign UFC Contract at Age 17\|first=Tim\|last=Daniels\|website=Bleacher Report}}</ref>

	===Ultimate Fighting Championship===		===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
	After earning his contract, Rosas Jr. made his UFC debut at ] against Jay Perrin on December 10, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web\|~~url~~=~~https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/~~2022/10~~/ufc~~-~~282-news-raul-rosas-jr-debut-jay-perrin-youngest-fighter~~\|title=18-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. set to make promotional debut vs. Jay Perrin at UFC 282\|date=~~October~~ ~~26,~~ ~~2022~~}}</ref> ~~Rosas~~ ~~Jr. would win~~ the fight via first round submission and ~~thus~~ became the youngest person to ever win a UFC fight.<ref>{{Cite web\|~~url~~=~~https://sports.yahoo.com/ufc-282~~-~~results~~-~~raul-rosas-030813046.html~~\|title=UFC 282 ~~results~~: Raul Rosas Jr., ~~18,~~ ~~becomes~~ ~~youngest~~ ~~UFC winner after submitting~~ Jay Perrin\|date=~~December~~ ~~11, 2022~~\|website=~~Yahoo~~ ~~Sports~~}}</ref> This win earned him the '']'' award.<ref name="UFC282">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2022/12/11/23503279/official-ufc-282-bonus-winners-results-ankalaev-blachowicz-paddy-pimblett-espn-ppv-results\|title=UFC 282 bonuses: All fighters with finishes collect $50K\|publisher=mmamania.com\|author=Dan Hiergesell\|date=2022-12-11\|access-date=2022-12-11}}</ref>		After earning his contract, Rosas Jr. made his UFC debut at ] against Jay Perrin on December 10, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2022-10-26 \|title=18-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. set to make promotional debut vs. Jay Perrin at UFC 282
			\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/ufc-282-news-raul-rosas-jr-debut-jay-perrin-youngest-fighter \|access-date=2024-12-18 \|website=MMA Junkie \|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via first round submission and this became the youngest person to ever win a UFC fight.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bitter \|first=Shawn \|date=2022-12-10 \|title=UFC 282: Raul Rosas Jr Impresses in Debut, Subs Jay Perrin
			\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/10/ufc-282-raul-rosas-jr-vs-jay-perrin/ \|access-date=2024-12-18 \|website=Cageside Press \|language=en-US}}</ref> This win earned him the '']'' award.<ref name="UFC282">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2022/12/11/23503279/official-ufc-282-bonus-winners-results-ankalaev-blachowicz-paddy-pimblett-espn-ppv-results\|title=UFC 282 bonuses: All fighters with finishes collect $50K\|publisher=mmamania.com\|author=Dan Hiergesell\|date=2022-12-11\|access-date=2022-12-11}}</ref>

			Rosas Jr. faced Christian Rodriguez on April 8, 2023, at ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Newswire \|first=MMA Fighting \|date=2023-01-19 \|title=Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Christian Rodriguez added to UFC 287 \|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/19/23563056/raul-rosas-jr-vs-christian-rodriguez-added-to-ufc-287 \|access-date=2023-01-19 \|website=MMA Fighting \|language=en}}</ref> At the weigh-ins, Rodriguez weighed in at 137 pounds, one pound over the bantamweight non-title fight limit. His bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 20% of his purse which went to Rosas Jr.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2023/4/7/23674119/ufc-287-weigh-in-results-alex-pereira-israel-adesanya-main-event-grudge-match-fighter-misses-weight\|title=UFC 287 weigh-in results: Alex Pereira, Israel Adesanya set for main event grudge match, one fighter misses weight\|publisher=mmafighting.com\|author=Alexander K. Lee\|date=2023-04-07\|access-date=2023-04-07}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Rush \|first=Dylan \|date=2023-04-08 \|title=UFC 287: Christian Rodriguez First to Defeat Teen Sensation Raul Rosas Jr.
			\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/08/ufc-287-christian-rodriguez-raul-rosas-jr/ \|access-date=2024-12-18 \|website=Cageside Press \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			Rosas Jr. faced Terence Mitchell on September 16, 2023, at ].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2023-08-16 \|title=Raul Rosas Jr. returns to action at Noche UFC vs. Terrence Mitchell
	Rosas Jr. was next scheduled to face Christian Rodriguez at ] on April 8, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://bloodyelbow.com/2023/01/22/undefeated-prospect-raul-rosas-jr-booked-against-christian-rodriguez-at-ufc-287-mma-news/\|title=Teenage prospect Raul Rosas Jr.’s next fight booked for UFC 287\|date=January 22, 2023\|website=bloodyelbow.com}}</ref> He would lose the fight via unanimous decision thus marking the first loss of his professional career.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/4/8/23675745/ufc-287-results-raul-rosas-jr-suffers-first-defeat-christian-rodriguez-handles-18-year-old-prospect\|title=UFC 287 results: Raul Rosas Jr. suffers first defeat as Christian Rodriguez handles 18-year-old prospect\|first=Damon\|last=Martin\|date=April 8, 2023\|website=MMA Fighting}}</ref>
			\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/08/noche-ufc-adds-raul-rosas-jr-vs-terrence-mitchell-september-16-las-vegas-bantamweight-bout \|access-date=2024-12-18 \|website=MMA Junkie \|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout inside the first minute.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Morehouse \|first=Cade \|date=2024-09-16 \|title=Noche UFC: Raul Rosas Jr. Storms Back into Win Column, Decimates Terrance Mitchell
		⚫	\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/16/noche-ufc-raul-rosas-jr-vs-terrance-mitchell/ \|access-date=2024-12-18 \|website=Cageside Press \|language=en-US}}</ref> This win earned him the '']'' award.<ref name="UFN227">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/9/17/23877090/noche-ufc-post-fight-bonuses-5-get-additional-50000-performance-bumps\|title=Noche UFC post-fight bonuses: 5 get additional $50,000 performance bumps\|publisher=mmafighting.com\|author=Staff\|date=2023-09-17\|access-date=2023-09-17}}</ref>

			Rosas Jr. was scheduled to face Ricky Turcios on February 24, 2024, at ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Marrocco \|first=Steven \|date=2024-01-05 \|title=Raul Rosas Jr. faces Ricky Turcios at UFC Mexico City
⚫	~~Rosas Jr. would then fight ] veteran Terence Mitchell at ] on September 16, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web~~\|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/mma/story/_/id/38210674/raul-rosas-jr-terrence-mitchell-set-noche-ufc-sept-16\|title=Sources: Rosas Jr.-Mitchell set for Noche UFC\|date=August 17, 2023\|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He would win the fight via technical knockout inside the first minute.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/9/16~~/23877008~~/noche-ufc~~-video~~-raul-rosas-jr-~~demolishes~~-~~terrence~~-mitchell-in-~~just~~-~~54-seconds\|title=Noche~~ ~~UFC video: Raul Rosas Jr. demolishes Terrence Mitchell in just 54 seconds~~\|~~first~~=~~Damon\|last=Martin\|date=September~~ ~~16,~~ ~~2023~~\|~~website~~=~~MMA Fighting~~}}</ref> This win earned him the '']'' award.<ref name="UFN227">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/9/17/23877090/noche-ufc-post-fight-bonuses-5-get-additional-50000-performance-bumps\|title=Noche UFC post-fight bonuses: 5 get additional $50,000 performance bumps\|publisher=mmafighting.com\|author=Staff\|date=2023-09-17\|access-date=2023-09-17}}</ref>
			\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/1/5/24027412/raul-rosas-jr-faces-ricky-turcios-at-ufc-mexico-city \|access-date=2024-12-18 \|website=MMA Fighting \|language=en}}</ref> However, Rosas Jr. was forced withdraw just before the bout was expected to begin due to an illness. As a result, the bout was initially pushed back one week to ] on March 2, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Martin \|first=Damon \|date=2024-02-24 \|title=Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios scrapped from UFC Mexico City just before walkouts
			\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/2/24/24082648/raul-rosas-jr-vs-ricky-turcios-scrapped-from-ufc-mexico-city-just-before-walkouts \|access-date=2024-12-18 \|website=MMA Fighting \|language=en}}</ref> In turn, the bout was ultimately scrapped for unknown reasons.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Martin \|first=Damon \|date=2024-02-27 \|title=Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios no longer expected at UFC Vegas 87 on Saturday
		⚫	\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/2/27/24085182/raul-rosas-jr-vs-ricky-turcios-no-longer-expected-at-ufc-vegas-87-on-saturday \|access-date=2024-12-18 \|website=MMA Fighting \|language=en}}</ref> The fight would then be rescheduled to ] on June 8, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/4/11/24127685/raul-rosas-jr-vs-ricky-turcios-rescheduled-for-ufc-event-on-june-8\|title=Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios rescheduled for UFC event on June 8\|first=Damon\|last=Martin\|date=2024-04-11\|website=MMA Fighting\|access-date=2024-12-18}}</ref> He won the fight via rear-naked choke in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/06/ufc-on-espn-57-raul-rosas-jr-ricky-turcios-rear-naked-choke-submission\|title=UFC on ESPN 57 results: Raul Rosas Jr. taps Ricky Turcios with slick rear-naked choke\|date=2024-06-09\|access-date=2024-12-18\|website=MMA Junkie}}</ref> This win earned him the '']'' award.<ref name="UFN237">{{Cite web\|author=Chris Taylor\|date=2024-06-09\|title=UFC Louisville bonus report: Raul Rosas Jr. one of four fighters to take home $50k\|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-louisville/ufc-louisville-bonus-report-raul-rosas-jr-one-of-four-fighters-to-take-home-50k/\|access-date=2024-06-09\|publisher=bjpenn.com}}</ref>

			Rosas Jr. faced ] on September 14, 2024, at ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/07/raul-rosas-jr-booked-for-noche-ufc-at-sphere-vs-aoriqileng\|title=Raul Rosas Jr. booked for Noche UFC at Sphere vs. Aoriqileng
⚫	Rosas Jr. next scheduled to face ] Bantamweight winner Ricky Turcios at ] on February 24, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.combatsportsuk.co.uk/raul-rosas-jr-next-fight-announced-at-ufc-fight-night-mexico/\|title=Raul Rosas Jr Next Fight Announced at UFC Fight Night 237 In Mexico\|first=Lewis\|last=Simpson\|date=January 6, 2024}}</ref> However, an illness to Rosas Jr. on the day of the fight left him unable to compete, and his fight with Turcios was scrapped just before the two were scheduled to walk to the octagon.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/2/24/~~24082648~~/raul-rosas-jr-vs-ricky-turcios-~~scrapped~~-~~from~~-~~ufc~~-~~mexico~~-~~city~~-~~just~~-~~before-walkouts\|title=Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios scrapped from UFC Mexico City just before walkouts, Turcios disputes UFC Vegas~~ 87 re-~~booking~~ ~~announcement\|first=Damon\|last=Martin~~\|date=~~February~~ ~~24, 2024~~\|website=MMA Fighting}}</ref> The fight would then be rescheduled to ] on June 8, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/4/11/24127685/raul-rosas-jr-vs-ricky-turcios-rescheduled-for-ufc-event-on-june-8\|title=Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios rescheduled for UFC event on June 8\|first=Damon\|last=Martin\|date=~~April 11,~~ 2024\|website=MMA Fighting}}</ref> He ~~would win~~ the fight via ~~submission~~ in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/06/ufc-on-espn-57-raul-rosas-jr-ricky-turcios-rear-naked-choke-submission\|title=UFC on ESPN 57 results: Raul Rosas Jr. taps Ricky Turcios with slick rear-naked choke\|date=~~June 9,~~ 2024}}</ref> This win earned him the '']'' award.<ref name="UFN237">{{Cite web\|author=Chris Taylor\|date=2024-06-09\|title=UFC Louisville bonus report: Raul Rosas Jr. one of four fighters to take home $50k\|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-louisville/ufc-louisville-bonus-report-raul-rosas-jr-one-of-four-fighters-to-take-home-50k/\|access-date=2024-06-09\|publisher=bjpenn.com}}</ref>
			\|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com\|author=Nolan King\|date=2024-07-19\|access-date=2024-07-19}}</ref> He won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/09/14/raul-rosas-jr-kicks-off-ufc-306-with-clear-decision-over-aoriqileng/\|title=Raul Rosas Jr Kicks Off UFC 306 with Clear Decision Over Aoriqileng\|publisher=cagesidepress.com\|author=Staff\|date=2024-09-14\|access-date=2024-09-14}}</ref>

		⚫	==Championships and accomplishments==
	Rosas Jr. was next booked to face ] in the opening bout of ] on September 14, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Raul-Rosas-Jr-Booked-at-Noche-UFC-Against-Qileng-Aori-194391\|title=Raul Rosas Jr. Booked at Noche UFC Against Qileng Aori\|website=Sherdog}}</ref> Rosas Jr. would win the fight via unanimous decision in what would be the first fight to be ever held in ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/9/14/24244929/ufc-306-results-raul-rosas-jr-uses-grappling-heavy-game-plan-beat-aoriqileng-first-fight-at-sphere\|title=UFC 306 results: Raul Rosas Jr. uses grappling heavy game plan to beat Aoriqileng in first fight at Sphere\|first=Damon\|last=Martin\|date=September 14, 2024\|website=MMA Fighting}}</ref>

		⚫	===Mixed martial arts===
⚫	==Championships and accomplishments==
⚫	===Mixed martial arts===
	*''']'''		*''']'''
	**] (Three times) {{small\|vs. Jay Perrin, Terence Mitchell and Ricky Turcios}}<ref name="UFC282"/><ref name="UFN227" /><ref name="UFN237"/>		**] (Three times) {{small\|vs. Jay Perrin, Terence Mitchell and Ricky Turcios}}<ref name="UFC282"/><ref name="UFN227" /><ref name="UFN237"/>
			**'''UFC.com Awards'''
			*** 2022: Ranked #9 Newcomer of the Year<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/newcomers-2022-ufc-com-awards\|title=The Newcomers - 2022 UFC.com Awards\|date=December 20, 2022\|author=Thomas Gerbasi\|work=]}}</ref>

	==Mixed martial arts record==		==Mixed martial arts record==
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American mixed martial artist (born 2004)

Raul Rosas Jr.
Rosas Jr. in 2024
Born	Raul Gilberto Rosas Rios Jr. (2004-10-08) October 8, 2004 (age 20) Clovis, New Mexico, U.S.
Other names	El Niño Problema
Nationality	American Mexican
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight	135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division	Bantamweight
Reach	67 in (170 cm)
Style	BJJ
Stance	Southpaw
Fighting out of	Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
Team	10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
Rank	Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Years active	2021-present

Mixed martial arts record
Total	11
Wins	10
By knockout	2
By submission	6
By decision	2
Losses	1
By decision	1

Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Raul Gilberto Rosas Rios Jr. (born October 8, 2004) is an American-Mexican mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Rosas Jr. was featured on Dana White's Contender Series, winning by decision and earning himself a UFC contract thus becoming the youngest person to be signed to the UFC in their history.

Early life

Rosas Jr.'s parents initially immigrated to the United States from Iztapalapa, a district of Mexico City, Mexico. They settled in the city of Clovis, New Mexico, where Raul was born.

At just 13 years old, the family moved to Santa Rosa, California in 2017. He began wrestling in high school and participated in Pankration, an amateur sport similar to mixed martial arts. After a few years in Santa Rosa, Rosas Jr.'s parents made the decision to take their sons' wrestling career a step further. As an amateur, and at just 14 years old, he participated in the IMMAF world championships in Rome, where he was able to win gold.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Rosas Jr. acquired a record of 5-0 competing exclusively in Tijuana, Mexico for the Ultimate Warrior Challenge promotion winning all five fights by stoppage inside of two rounds.

Dana White's Contender Series Season

Rosas Jr. was then booked to compete on Week 9 of Season 6 of Dana White's Contender Series on September 20, 2022, against Mando Gutierrez. He would win the fight via a dominant unanimous decision and was awarded a contract by Dana White thus becoming the youngest fighter to sign a contract with the UFC at the age of 17.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

After earning his contract, Rosas Jr. made his UFC debut at UFC 282 against Jay Perrin on December 10, 2022. He won the fight via first round submission and this became the youngest person to ever win a UFC fight. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Rosas Jr. faced Christian Rodriguez on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287. At the weigh-ins, Rodriguez weighed in at 137 pounds, one pound over the bantamweight non-title fight limit. His bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 20% of his purse which went to Rosas Jr. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Rosas Jr. faced Terence Mitchell on September 16, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 227. He won the fight via technical knockout inside the first minute. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Rosas Jr. was scheduled to face Ricky Turcios on February 24, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 237. However, Rosas Jr. was forced withdraw just before the bout was expected to begin due to an illness. As a result, the bout was initially pushed back one week to UFC Fight Night 238 on March 2, 2024. In turn, the bout was ultimately scrapped for unknown reasons. The fight would then be rescheduled to UFC on ESPN 57 on June 8, 2024. He won the fight via rear-naked choke in the second round. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Rosas Jr. faced Aori Qileng on September 14, 2024, at UFC 306. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (Three times) vs. Jay Perrin, Terence Mitchell and Ricky Turcios
- UFC.com Awards
  - 2022: Ranked #9 Newcomer of the Year

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
11 matches	10 wins	1 loss
By knockout	2	0
By submission	6	0
By decision	2	1


Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	10–1	Aori Qileng	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 306	September 14, 2024	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	9–1	Ricky Turcios	Submission (rear-naked choke)	UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Imavov	June 8, 2024	2	2:22	Louisville, Kentucky, United States	Performance of the Night.
Win	8–1	Terrence Mitchell	TKO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2	September 16, 2023	1	0:54	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Performance of the Night.
Loss	7–1	Christian Rodriguez	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 287	April 8, 2023	3	5:00	Miami, Florida, United States	Catchweight (137.5 lb) bout; Rodriguez missed weight.
Win	7–0	Jay Perrin	Submission (face crank)	UFC 282	December 10, 2022	1	2:44	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Performance of the Night.
Win	6–0	Mando Gutierrez	Decision (unanimous)	Dana White's Contender Series 55	September 20, 2022	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	5–0	Andres Portocarrero	TKO (punches)	UWC Mexico 35	June 24, 2022	1	2:11	Tijuana, Mexico
Win	4–0	Jose Guadalupe Peñaloza	Submission (rear-naked choke)	UWC Mexico 34	May 27, 2022	2	2:25	Tijuana, Mexico	Bantamweight debut.
Win	3–0	Francisco Villanueva	Submission (armbar)	UWC Mexico 33	April 29, 2022	1	2:07	Tijuana, Mexico
Win	2–0	Joel Peña	Submission (armbar)	UWC Mexico 32	March 25, 2022	1	0:54	Tijuana, Mexico
Win	1–0	Eduardo Velázquez	Submission (rear-naked choke)	UWC Mexico 30	November 26, 2021	1	1:01	Tijuana, Mexico	Featherweight debut.

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