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Raul Rosas Jr. (born October 8, 2004) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. 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.

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

Mixed martial arts record

See also

• List of current UFC fighters
• List of male mixed martial artists

References

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• Living people
• 2004 births
• American male mixed martial artists
• Bantamweight mixed martial artists