
Raul Rosas Jr. is officially the youngest fighter in UFC history
Raul Rosas Jr. is officially the youngest fighter in company history. The 17 year old earned his UFC contract after a dominant performance on Dana White’s Contender Series. Rosas Jr. joins Chase Hooper, Paige VanZant, and Sage Northcutt as the only teenagers ever to sign to the UFC.
The Mexican prospect is currently undefeated (6-0) and was previously fighting under the UWC promotion. Though Hooper was signed at 19 years old, it was the first-ever developmental contract awarded on DWCS. Rosas Jr. however, skipped the developmental process altogether and was signed outright to the UFC roster.
“El Niño Problema” recently turned 17 on September 8th. He has been fighting since 2020 and went 2-0 as an amateur before turning pro in November 2021. Since, he has been on a fast track, racking up six wins, five finishes, and an eight-fight win streak. Though his success comes fairly recent, he’s been training since he was a kid, sharpening his ground and striking game early on before fighting grown men in the cage.
With his fifth win in 2022 the sky is the limit for the young Rosas Jr., who has aspirations of being a UFC champion by the age of 20. If he’s able to accomplish such feat, he’ll be the youngest UFC champion in history, finally beating the record set by Jon Jones.
What did you think of Raul Rosas Jr.’s performance on Contender Series? Who should he fight in his UFC debt? Let us know in the comments below…
About Post Author
Joey Torres
About Post Author
Joey Torres
Joey Torres is a Co-Founder of The Scrap, and a dedicated storyteller with a passion for Pro Wrestling and Combat Sports. With a Master of Science in Integrated Design, Business & Technology from the University of Southern California, Joey combines creativity and branding to bring compelling stories to life while bringing refreshingly original content to the world of sports media.
Related Posts:
Additional Content
Don’t Sleep on Giga Chikadze vs. David Onama
The UFC brings its world-class talent to Kansas City this Saturday, April 26, for what promises to be a night...
Happy 4/20: Fighters & Pro Wrestlers Who Light Up
In the world of MMA, where grueling training camps and punishing fights take a toll on the body, it’s no...
WWE LFG: Episode 10 Recap
The world of professional wrestling is about to welcome a new era of talent with WWE’s newest show, WWE LFG, premiering...
Your WrestleMania Week Independent Wrestling Guide
WrestleMania week is in full swing, and whether you're in Las Vegas or watching from home, fans everywhere will be...
Your Guide to the WWE ID Championship Tournament
WrestleMania week has arrived, and with it comes the launch of the highly anticipated WWE ID Championship Tournament in Las...
5 Must-Watch Independent Shows During WrestleMania Weekend
WrestleMania is just days away, and the professional wrestling world is set to take over Las Vegas. These days, any...
Average Rating