History of Raul Rosas Jr. in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 7, 2026

Raul Rosas Jr. is a Mexican-American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Bantamweight division. He gained prominence after winning on Dana White's Contender Series, securing a UFC contract and becoming the youngest fighter ever signed by the organization at 17 years old. Rosas Jr.'s entry into the UFC has garnered significant attention due to his age and potential within the sport.

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October 8, 2004: Raul Rosas Jr. Born

On October 8, 2004, Raúl Gilberto Rosas Rios Jr. was born. He is a Mexican-American mixed martial artist.

September 20, 2022: Rosas Jr. Wins Contract with UFC

On September 20, 2022, Rosas Jr. competed on Week 9 of Season 6 of Dana White's Contender Series against Mando Gutierrez, winning by unanimous decision. He was then awarded a UFC contract by Dana White, becoming the youngest fighter to sign with the UFC at age 17.

December 10, 2022: Rosas Jr. Wins UFC Debut

On December 10, 2022, Rosas Jr. made his UFC debut at UFC 282 against Jay Perrin. He won the fight via first-round submission, becoming the youngest person to ever win a UFC fight and earning the Performance of the Night award.

April 8, 2023: Rosas Jr. Loses to Christian Rodriguez

On April 8, 2023, Rosas Jr. faced Christian Rodriguez at UFC 287 and lost the fight via unanimous decision after Rodriguez weighed in over the bantamweight limit, resulting in Rodriguez being fined 20% of his purse which went to Rosas Jr.

September 16, 2023: Rosas Jr. Defeats Terence Mitchell

On September 16, 2023, Rosas Jr. faced Terence Mitchell at UFC Fight Night 227, winning by technical knockout in the first minute and earning the Performance of the Night award.

February 24, 2024: Rosas Jr. Withdraws from Fight

On February 24, 2024, Rosas Jr. was scheduled to face Ricky Turcios at UFC Fight Night 237, but he was forced to withdraw just before the bout due to an illness, leading to the bout being pushed back one week.

March 2, 2024: Bout Scrapped

On March 2, 2024, the bout between Rosas Jr. and Ricky Turcios, initially pushed back from February 24, was ultimately scrapped for unknown reasons.

June 8, 2024: Rosas Jr. Defeats Turcios

On June 8, 2024, Rosas Jr. faced Ricky Turcios at UFC on ESPN 57, winning the fight via rear-naked choke in the second round and earning the Performance of the Night award.

September 14, 2024: Rosas Jr. Defeats Aori Qileng

On September 14, 2024, Rosas Jr. faced Aori Qileng at UFC 306 and won the fight by unanimous decision.

March 29, 2025: Rosas Jr. Defeats Vince Morales

On March 29, 2025, Rosas Jr. faced Vince Morales at UFC on ESPN 64 and won the fight by unanimous decision.

September 13, 2025: Rosas Jr. Withdraws From Bout

On September 13, 2025, Rosas Jr. was scheduled to face Rob Font at UFC Fight Night 259 but had to withdraw due to an injury and was replaced by David Martínez.