17-Year-Old MMA Fighter Raul Rosas Jr has quickly become a UFC sensation after securing a contract with them, know his age, height and record
Rosas Jr. secured a contract with the world’s biggest MMA Company after an impressive showing on Dana White’s Contender Series.
Know Who Is Raul Rosas Jr, Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, UFC Career Stats, MMA Record
Introducing Raul Rosas Jr. – the youngest athlete in UFC History 👊 #DWCS
— UFC (@ufc) September 21, 2022
Raul Rosas Jr has signed with the UFC at the age of 17.
What were you doing when you were 17? pic.twitter.com/lZljtqKh8e
— MMA History Today (@MMAHistoryToday) September 21, 2022
17-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. went the distance and got the victory!
What a performance 👏 pic.twitter.com/2M12UW7Tcv
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 21, 2022
The 17-year-old had to obtain a special license to compete in the State of Nevada. This makes him the youngest ever fighter to sign to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Given below is everything you need to know about Raul Rosas Jr., the 17-year-old future MMA megastar.
Raul Rosas Jr. Height
Nicknamed ‘El Nino Problemo’, Rosas Jr. has a billed height of 5’9″ (175cm) with a 67.0″ (170cm) reach.
Age and Birthday
17-year-old Rosas Jr. was born on October 8 2004, making him the youngest fighter to ever sign for the UFC.
Raul Rosas Jr. Weight
Throughout his career, Rosas Jr. has competed in the Featherweight and Bantamweight divisions. His defining win so far against Mando Gutierrez in DWCS 2022 was also at the 135 lb weight limit.
Name: Raul Rosas Jr.
Pro MMA Record: 6-0-0 (Win-Loss-Draw);
Nickname: El Niño Problema;
Current Streak: 8 Wins;
Age: 17
Date of Birth: 2004.10.08
Birthplace
The young MMA fighter was born in Mexico, however, he currently fights out of California. Currently he is ranked at the #37 highest Bantamweight fighter in Mexico, and the #74 ranked Latin America Pro Bantamweight competitor according to Tapology.
Raul Rosas Jr. Next Fight
So far, the Mexican fighter’s next competitor for his UFC debut hasn’t been confirmed. However, company President Dana White is extremely excited about what the future holds for the young Bantamweight competitor.
Speaking to Laura Sanko (via MMAJunkie) about his performance at DWCS, he said: “He is absolutely, positively talented. He’s special. He’s different. At 17 years old you just don’t see kids handling themselves like that.”
It will surely be a big announcement when the company does confirm his next opponent. Rosas Jr. will likely be 18 by the time the bout is made official.