“Got subbed by a senior in high school” – Twitter erupts as 18-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. makes history by becoming youngest fighter to win in UFC

“Got subbed by a senior in high school” – Twitter erupts as 18-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. makes history by becoming youngest fighter to win in UFC

Raul Rosas Jr gets a win at UFC 282 (Image Courtesy - Twitter)

Raul Rosas Jr. has etched his name in the history books after winning UFC 282. The 18-year-old has shocked the world with his amazing win on his UFC debut.

Getting a win on your UFC debut is one thing but to do it at the tender age of 18 years old is an incredible feat. Raul Rosas Jr was faced Jay Perrin at UFC 282 in the prelims on his UFC debut. The teenager was riding on a winning streak and showed the world that he belongs fighting the men of the bantamweight division.

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Rosas secured a submission victory in the second round of the fight and had the entire T-Mobile Arena on their feet applauding for him. After going 7-0 in his professional career, Rosas called out the UFC boss Dana White for his “50 gs” bonus. With the performance he put inside the octagon chances are he will get that. Fans were rooting for the 18-year-old in the lead-up to the fight and were ecstatic after the win.

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Raul Rosas also had a special wish from Conor McGregor in the lead-up to the fight. Rosas signed for the UFC as a 17-year-old last year graduating from the Dana White Contender Series. It is insane to think that Raul would go back to high school after beating up a professional fighter on the biggest MMA promotion in the world.

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Fans are thrilled for Raul Rosas Jr. as he gets a win on his UFC debut

Raul Rosas Jr.
Raul Rosas Jr.

During his octagon interview with Joe Rogan, the youngster said, “I need that 50 Gs so I can buy my mother a minivan and she can give me a ride to the PI [UFC Performance institute]. Woooo!” Fans couldn’t wrap their heads around the fact that a fighter so young that his mom has to drive him around is now looking to add 50 grand to his paycheck. Can’t help but feel happy for the youngster.

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The ceiling is high for Raul Rosas Jr. He is now undefeated in his professional career and has also asked for a fight next week on the final fight card of the year. The 18-year-old is full of energy and is ready to take on the rest of the division. Jon Jones now holds the record for the youngest-ever champion. Do you reckon Rosas could beat that?

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