“If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be speaking to you today” – Raul Rosas Jr credited his parents for his success
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Since Jon Jones became the youngest UFC champion aged 23, the promotion has been waiting for another fighter to break this record. While many have tried, no one has succeeded. However, the scenario may change with Raul Rosas Jr’s inclusion in the UFC.
After securing a contract in the UFC, Rosas Jr. has established himself as one of the most exciting talents in the promotion. Dominating his way to victory, Rosas Jr. has created a lot of buzz. While there might be many behind the 17-year-old’s success, ‘El Nino Problema’ recently credited his parents.
During an interview, Rosas Jr. said, “I’m very grateful for my parents because we lived in a small town – Clovis, New Mexico… and not just that, the mentality that they always gave us to always move forward- even if we weren’t fighters, to go out there and get a degree. So I am so thankful for them because if it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be speaking to you today” He also added, “And we were comfortable. We had everything, and they left it all behind, so we could move forward in life.”
The 17-year-old vowed to become the youngest UFC Champion by the age of 20. Whether he becomes champion or not, is something only time can tell. However, in his last fight on Dana White’s Contender Series, Rosas Jr. showed a lot of potential.
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The Fight that secured Raul Rosas Jr. a UFC contract
On Dana White’s Contender Series 55, Raul Rosas Jr. faced 25-year-old Mando Gutierrez. Due to the difference in age, many were unsure of Rosas Jr’s chances in the fight. However, ‘El Nino Problema’ proved the doubters wrong.
Over the course of three rounds, Rosas Jr. displayed incredible grappling against Gutierrez. In the first two rounds, not only did the 17-year-old take his opponent down, but he also threatened with submissions. Rosas Jr’s grappling left fans and pundits impressed.
While Gutierrez came hunting for a finish and took ‘El Nino Problema’ down in round three, the 17-year-old successfully reversed his opponent and dominated the round. Eventually, Rosas Jr. secured a unanimous decision victory.
Even though it is early days for Rosas Jr. in the UFC, the young fighter seems full of talent. It will be interesting to see how ‘El Nino Problema’s’ career pans out in the future.
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