Raul Rosas Jr.
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| Raul Rosas Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 8, 2004 Mexico City, Mexico[1][2] or Clovis, New Mexico, U.S.[lower-alpha 1] |
| 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 | 67.0 in (170 cm)[3] |
| Fighting out of | Santa Rosa, California, U.S. |
| Team | 10th Planet Las Vegas |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 9 |
| Wins | 8 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Raul Rosas Jr. (born October 8, 2004) is a Mexican[4][5][6]-American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[7]
Background[edit]
Rosas was born on October 8, 2004. He was born in Clovis, New Mexico, which has a population of fewer than 40,000.[8][9][10][11] Rosas' parents, Raul Rosas and Oyuki Rios, initially immigrated to the United States from Iztapalapa, a borough in Mexico City.[12][13][14][15] Oyuki is a maid who also works other part-time jobs because she is primarily responsible for caring for Rosas and his brother Jessie, who is a professional fighter, while Raul Sr. works as a boxing instructor. Raul Sr. and Oyuki were aware that their sons had a talent for combat sports and that being raised in the United States would not be sufficient to satisfy their children's desire to become fighters. Jessie and Raul Jr. required better training, something that Clovis was unable to provide.[16][17][18][19]
Rosas, at just 13, moved to Santa Rosa in 2017. He remained disinclined after that. He started wrestling in high school and participated in Pankration, an amateur MMA-like sport. After a few years in Santa Rosa, Rosas' parents made the decision to further their kids' fighting career one more step. As an amateur, and only 14 years old, he participated in the IMMAF world championships in Rome, Italy, where he was able to win gold. The Rosas family relocated to Las Vegas, the "Fight Capital of the World," in late 2021 from California. Rosas established his training at Cobrinha Jiu-Jitsu and 10th Planet Las Vegas, and at the same time, he started competing professionally in the Ultimate Warrior Challenge in Tijuana, Mexico.[16][18][20] Raul was homeschooled.[21][22]
Mixed martial arts career[edit]
Early career[edit]
In November 2021, Rosas made his professional debut for the Mexican promotion Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico.[23]
After going 5-0 in UWC Mexico, Rosas was invited to appear on Dana White's Contender Series 55 on September 20, 2022 against Mando Gutierrez, where he won the bout via unanimous decision and became the youngest fighter to be given a UFC contract.[24][4][25][26] He broke the record, previously held by Chase Hooper.[27][28][29]
Ultimate Fighting Championship[edit]
Rosas made his UFC debut against Jay Perrin on December 10, 2022 at UFC 282.[30][31] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round, for which he received the Performance of the Night award.[32][33] Rosas is the youngest fighter in the history of the promotion.[34]
Rosas faced Christian Rodriguez on April 8, 2023 at UFC 287.[35][36] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[37][38][39]
Following his loss, Rosas was spotted in a photo, with a bunch of Kyrgyzstani youth.[40] Later on, it was revealed that he was in the Kyrgyzstan for a month-long wrestling camp under the guidance of his old Russian coach.[41] Rosas was booked to fight against Terrence Mitchell on the main card of Noche UFC on September 16, 2023.[42] He won the fight by technical knockout in round one.[43]
Mixed martial arts record[edit]
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 9 matches | 8 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 8–1 | Terrence Mitchell | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 | September 16, 2023 | 1 | 0:54 | Paradise, 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 | |
| Win | 7–0 | Jay Perrin | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 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 35 | June 24, 2022 | 1 | 2:11 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 4–0 | Jose Guadalupe Peñaloza | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UWC 34 | May 27, 2022 | 2 | 2:25 | Tijuana, Mexico | Bantamweight debut. |
| Win | 3–0 | Francisco Villanueva | Submission (armbar) | UWC 33 | April 29, 2022 | 1 | 2:07 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 2–0 | Joel Peña | Submission (armbar) | UWC 32 | March 25, 2022 | 1 | 0:54 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 1–0 | Eduardo Velázquez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UWC 30 | November 26, 2021 | 1 | 1:01 | Tijuana, Mexico | Featherweight debut. |
See also[edit]
- List of current UFC fighters
- List of male mixed martial artists
- List of undefeated mixed martial artists
Notes[edit]
- ↑ Sources differ on the fighter's actual birthplace.
References[edit]
- ↑ ESPN
- ↑ The SportsGrail
- ↑ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Raimond, Marc. "Raul Rosas Jr., 17, becomes the youngest fighter to sign with UFC and 'nobody is gonna stop me'". ABC News. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ↑ Remezcla
- ↑ MMA Junkie
- ↑ "Raul Rosas Jr. | UFC". www.ufc.com. 2022-08-16. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ↑ Nast, Condé (2022-09-24). "¿Quién es Raúl Rosas, el mexicano de 17 años que quiere conquistar la UFC?". GQ (in español). Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ↑ "El mexicoamericano Raúl Rosas Jr. hace historia en el UFC 282, al ser el peleador más joven en ganar". Diario AS (in español). 2022-12-10. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ↑ "Rosas Jr., de 17 años, el más joven en firmar con UFC". ESPN.com.mx (in español). 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ↑ "'Tired of eating arroz and frijoles,' 17-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. determined to help family through UFC career". MMA Junkie. 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ↑ "'Tired of eating arroz and frijoles,' 17-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. determined to help family through UFC career". MMA Junkie. 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ↑ "Rosas Jr., de 17 años, el más joven en firmar con UFC". ESPN.com.mx (in español). 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ↑ "El mexicoamericano Raúl Rosas Jr. hace historia en el UFC 282, al ser el peleador más joven en ganar". Diario AS (in español). 2022-12-10. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ↑ Nast, Condé (2022-09-24). "¿Quién es Raúl Rosas, el mexicano de 17 años que quiere conquistar la UFC?". GQ (in español). Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 "'Tired of eating arroz and frijoles,' 17-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. determined to help family through UFC career". MMA Junkie. 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ↑ "Who is Raúl Rosas | Youngest UFC Fighter". LATV. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Meet Rosas Jr - UFC's youngest ever fighter". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ↑ de 2022, 21 de Septiembre. "Quién es Raúl Rosas Jr. el peleador mexicano más joven contratado por la UFC". infobae (in español). Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ↑ Nast, Condé (2022-09-24). "¿Quién es Raúl Rosas, el mexicano de 17 años que quiere conquistar la UFC?". GQ (in español). Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ↑ "¿Quién es Raúl Rosas Jr., el peleador mexicano de la UFC?". Fansided ES (in español). 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ↑ Calhoun, Curtis (2022-12-10). "Raul Rosas Jr. Explains How He Balances High School With Fighting Career". MMA News | UFC News, Results & Interviews. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ↑ Ebro, Jorge (December 7, 2022). "I want to be the first champion in three divisions of the UFC, this Mexican warrior aims higher than anyone". elnuevoherald.com.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Dana White's Contender Series 2022 Week 9 Play-by-Play and Results". Sherdog. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
- ↑ Correspondent, Jacob Oldknow Staff. "Raul Rosas Jr. latest to make history on Dana White's Contender Series". Clayton News. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ↑ "17-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. dominates at DWCS 55, dazzles MMA world for UFC contract". MMA Junkie. 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
- ↑ "Raul Rosas Jr. is now the youngest fighter in UFC history".
- ↑ "UFC signs 17-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. after 'special' performance on Dana White's Contender Series". CBSSports.com. 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ↑ King, Benny A. (2022-10-29). "Chase Hooper: 'I'm one of the few people who was able to be both a virgin and a professional athlete at the same time' » Calfkicker.com". Calfkicker.com. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ↑ Okamoto, Brett (2022-10-28). "Rosas, 18, set to make historic debut vs. Perrin". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ↑ "UFC 282 pre-event facts: 18-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. can make history in debut". MMA Junkie. 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
- ↑ Miles, Will. "WATCH: 18-year-old MMA sensation Raul Rosas Jr. overwhelmed with joy upon winning $50k bonus for spectacular finish at UFC 282". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ↑ "UFC 282 results: Raul Rosas Jr., 18, becomes youngest UFC winner after submitting Jay Perrin". MMA Junkie. 2022-12-11. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
- ↑ Wagenheim, Jeff (2022-12-10). "Raul Rosas Jr. wins by submission as UFC's youngest fighter". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ↑ Newswire, MMA Fighting (2023-01-19). "Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Christian Rodriguez added to UFC 287". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
- ↑ "Raul Rosas Jr. responds to critics of UFC 287 main card placement: 'Take some notes'". MMA Junkie. 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
- ↑ Myers, Thomas (2023-04-08). "Hype Train Derailed! Rodriguez Upends Rosas Jr". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
- ↑ Davies, Harry (2023-04-09). "Teenage UFC prospect Raul Rosas Jr suffers first professional defeat". mirror. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
- ↑ "¡No fue su noche! Raúl Rosas Jr. pierde en UFC". Mediotiempo (in español). 2023-09-04. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ↑ Venki, Krishna (2023-06-22). ""So random" - Fans react after spotting young prospect Raul Rosas Jr allegedly in Kyrgyzstan". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ↑ Hannoun, Farah (2023-07-11). "Raul Rosas Jr. turns to old wrestling coach in Kyrgyzstan after first career loss". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ↑ Newswire, MMA Fighting (2023-08-16). "Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Terrence Mitchell added to Noche UFC on Sept. 16". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ↑ Wells, Matthew (2023-09-17). "Noche UFC results: Raul Rosas Jr. mauls Terrance Mitchell in 54 seconds". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ↑ "Raul Rosas Jr". Sherdog.
External links[edit]
- Professional MMA record for Raul Rosas Jr. from SherdogLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 23: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- "Raul Rosas Jr". UFC.com.
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