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Who Is MMA Fighter Raul Rosas Jr.? Who Is Raul Rosas Jr?

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Raul Rosas Jr. is a Mexican-American mixed martial artist who fights in the Bantamweight division of the UFC.

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Born on October 8, 2004, in Clovis, New Mexico, to Raul Rosas and Oyuki Rios, Rosas began wrestling at age 13.

As an high school student, Rosas took part in Pankration, an amateur sport in the MMA. He also competed in IMMAF world championships both in Rome, and in Italy, and won a gold medal.

Raul Rosas
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In 2021 Rosas began training at Cobrinha Jiu-Jitsu and 10th Planet Las Vegas, and turned pro, competing in the Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico.

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In September 2022, Rosas appeared on Dana White’s Contender Series 55 and faced Mando Gutierrez, a bout which he won via unanimous decision.

In December 2022, Rosas fought under the UFC for the first time, and was scheduled to face Jay Perrin at UFC 282.

Rosas made history beyond winning the fight but by becoming the youngest fighter in the UFC and the youngest to earn a UFC contract.

So far, his mixed martial arts record shows a total of 7 wins and no losses.

 


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