Raul Rosas Jr. News

Curtis Calhoun - September 11, 2024

UFC bantamweight prospect Raul Rosas Jr. forecasts a short-lived career in the Octagon if everything falls into place as he wants. Rosas faces former flyweight contender Aoriqileng to kick off UFC 306 this Saturday in Las Vegas. He returns to the Octagon after finishing Ricky Turcios at UFC Louisville in June.

Curtis Calhoun - July 19, 2024

UFC bantamweight prospect Raul Rosas Jr. will face another proven veteran for his next Octagon challenge at UFC 306. According to Rosas’s management, Iridium Sports Agency, he has signed the dotted line to face Aoriqileng at UFC 306 on September 14. UFC 306 will be the UFC’s one-off event at the Las Vegas Sphere venue.

Curtis Calhoun - July 10, 2024

UFC bantamweight up-and-comer Raul Rosas Jr. already has a good idea of who he’ll face for the world title once he reaches the pinnacle of the division. The 19-year-old Rosas earned the third win of his young UFC career by submitting Ricky Turcios at UFC Louisville last month. He’s won back-to-back fights since suffering his first career defeat to Christian Rodriguez at UFC 287.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 9, 2024

Raul Rosas Jr. and Ricky Turcios have squashed their beef following UFC Louisville. Rosas and Turcios shared the Octagon on the main card during the Fight Night event. Going into the fight, Turcios had some heated words for Rosas during their faceoff. The issues stem from a canceled February bout, which was due to Rosas falling ill just before he was set to walk out.

Harry Kettle - June 6, 2024

UFC youngster Raul Rosas Jr has vowed to put a beating on Ricky Turcios ahead of their long-awaited collision. As we all know, Raul Rosas Jr is a pretty interesting prospect. The teenage sensation burst on the scene with all the momentum in the world, but up to this point, many are uncertain as to how far he can go. That makes sense, too, given that he’s just 19. He’s only really beginning his mixed martial arts journey and this weekend, the next chapter will be written when he takes on Ricky Turcios.

Cole Shelton - April 9, 2024

Alex Morono, the head coach of Ricky Turcios says the UFC took care of the bantamweight after his canceled fight against Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Mexico City. Just minutes before Turcios was set to make the walk, it was revealed Rosas Jr. was sick and the fight was off. It was disappointing news for Morono and Turcios, who liked the style matchup against the 19-year-old.

Susan Cox - February 27, 2024

Raul Rosas Jr. is detailing the illness that forced him to withdraw from UFC Mexico City. UFC Mexico City took place this past weekend, on Saturday, February 24th, at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.

Harry Kettle - December 6, 2023

UFC prospect Raul Rosas Jr has given his thoughts on Sean O’Malley being the bantamweight champion. Right now, Sean O’Malley is on top of the world. He is the king of the bantamweight division in the wake of his incredible knockout win over Aljamain Sterling earlier this year. Now, the big question is whether or not he can keep hold of it, as he prepares to defend the strap against Marlon Vera at UFC 299 next year.

Susan Cox - September 19, 2023

Daniel Cormier has issued an apology to Raul Rosas Jr. following his post-fight interview at Noche UFC. Noche UFC took place last Saturday night, September 16th, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Raul Rosas Jr. (8-1 MMA) faced Terrence Mitchell (14-4 MMA) in a bantamweight bout. The result was a TKO victory for ‘El Nino Problema’ at 0:54 of Round 1 (see that here).

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 17, 2023

Raul Rosas Jr. believes he has the potential to be a big star under the UFC banner. Going into Noche UFC, many wondered how Rosas would perform after suffering the first loss of his pro MMA career against Christian Rodriguez back in April. “El Niño Problema” answered by turning in a stellar showing against Terrence Mitchell in Las Vegas. It only took Rosas 54 seconds to put Mitchell away via TKO.

Chris Taylor - September 16, 2023

Tonight’s Noche UFC main card included a men’s bantamweight bout featuring Raul Rosas Jr. taking on Terrence Mitchell. Rosas Jr. (8-1 MMA) entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering his first career loss to Christian Rodriguez by unanimous decision at UFC 287. Prior to that setback, ‘El Nino Problema‘ had gone a perfect 7-0 to start his pro MMA career, which included a first-round submission win over Jay Perrin in his Octagon debut.

Chris Taylor - September 16, 2023

We have you covered for all of tonight’s Noche UFC results, including the bantamweight bout between Raul Rosas Jr. and Terrence Mitchell. Rosas Jr. (7-1 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering his first career loss to Christian Rodriguez by unanimous decision at UFC 287. Prior to that setback, ‘El Nino Problema‘ had gone a perfect 7-0 to start his pro MMA career, which included a first-round submission win over Jay Perrin in his Octagon debut.

Susan Cox - August 17, 2023

Raul Rosas Jr. has booked his return to the Octagon at Noche UFC where he will take on Terrence Mitchell. A bantamweight bout between Paul Rosas Jr. (7-1 MMA) and Terrence Mitchell (14-3 MMA) will take place on Saturday, September 16th at Noche UFC in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Josh Evanoff - July 18, 2023

UFC bantamweight prospect Raul Rosas Jr. has a message for the rest of the roster. ‘El Nino Problema’ has been out of the cage since his clash with Christian Rodriguez in April. The bantamweight prospect was back just four months after his debut, a submission win over Jay Perrin. Heading into the contest, Raul Rosas Jr. was a massive favorite opening up the main card.

Josh Evanoff - April 14, 2023

UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and Raul Rosas Jr. have squashed the beef. ‘Funk Master’ and ‘El Nino Problema’ have quietly been on bad terms for a while. Following Rosas Jr.’s victory over Jay Perrin in his promotional debut last December, he stated that he felt he could be champion already. Given Sterling’s place atop the division, it’s not surprising he took a bit of offense.

Josh Evanoff - April 13, 2023

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes Raul Rosas Jr.’s loss was actually a good thing. The bantamweight contender made his return at UFC 287 earlier this month. Rosas Jr. opened up the main card against Christian Rodriguez, in his second promotional bout. ‘El Nino Problema’ scored his first octagon win last year at UFC 282 over Jay Perrin.

Harry Kettle - April 11, 2023

UFC fighter Sean Strickland has shared some advice for teenager Raul Rosas Jr. following his loss at UFC 287. Last Saturday night at UFC 287, Raul Rosas Jr. fell to the first loss of his professional mixed martial arts career. He was beaten by Christian Rodriguez who managed to outwork him after Rosas Jr. failed to secure a submission in the first round.

Chris Taylor - April 9, 2023

Dana White has shared his thoughts after Raul Rosas Jr’s suffered his first career loss at last night’s UFC 287 event. Rosas Jr. (7-1 MMA) squared off with Christian Rodriguez (9-1 MMA) on the main card of last night’s pay-per-view event in Miami.