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17-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. lays out plan to become youngest UFC champion following Contender Series win

Raul Rosas Jr.Off the back of a unanimous decision win over Mando Gutierrez at the penultimate Dana White’s Contender Series episode of this season, 17-year-old prospect, Raul Rosas Jr. has laid out plans to smash the record held by former two-time undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, and become the youngest champion in Octagon antiquity.  Rosas Jr. […]

Raul Rosas Jr.

Off the back of a unanimous decision win over Mando Gutierrez at the penultimate Dana White’s Contender Series episode of this season, 17-year-old prospect, Raul Rosas Jr. has laid out plans to smash the record held by former two-time undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, and become the youngest champion in Octagon antiquity. 

Rosas Jr. – who improved to 6-0 with last night’s unanimous judging win against Gutierrez, was praised for his mature performance against the latter, en route to a contract offer from UFC president, Dana White. 

Raul Rosas Jr. would have to land a UFC title before the age of 23 to smash Jon Jones’ record

The Mexico native’s landing on the Contender Series was much speculated given his age, however, Rosas Jr. insists he has plans to utilize his naivety in the sport as the catalyst to become the youngest champion in the UFC’s history.

“I’m here for a reason,” Raul Rosas Jr. told assembled media following Dana White’s Contender Series. “I knew he (Dana White) was going to give me that contract, otherwise I wouldn’t be here. I’m 17, and I’m 6-0.” 

“I know what I can do, and (White) knows what I can do,” He said. “Well, he really doesn’t, but he will know what I can do out there. I would fight this Saturday, but I heard there’s no event this Saturday, so I’ll fight when they have another event. I’m just ready to go out there and get the kill.” 

“I know it won’t be easy, but nothing is easy in this life, I will become the youngest UFC champion,” Raul Rosas Jr. explained. “I don’t care what it takes, nobody is going to take this away from me. If I could fight a top five in my UFC debut, I would, but I will have to work my way up there, and I will be up there soon. I will become the youngest UFC champion when I’m like 19, 20, 21. It doesn’t matter.” (Transcribed by MMA Junkie) 

Urging Raul Rosas Jr. to cool his jets, undisputed UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling tweeted in response to the former’s claims, suggesting her look to incorporate experienced training partners into his set-up.

“Congrats to (Raul) Rosa (sic) Jr!” Aljamain Sterling tweeted. “I’d slow down on the Chito (Marlon Vera), (Petr) Yan, and UFC champ stuff tho. Might be better/wiser to get OG training partners to guide you and learn from them. But to each his own. (Shoulder shrug emoji) Fun scrap! BJJ can be fun when both fighters understand what they’re doing. #DWCS”

Fighters React To Raul Rosas Jr.’s DWCS Performance

17-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. became the youngest fighter on the UFC roster thanks to the dominant performance he put on at Dana White’s Contender Series. Rosas Jr.’s participation on Contender Series drew considerable attention basically from the m…

17-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. became the youngest fighter on the UFC roster thanks to the dominant performance he put on at Dana White’s Contender Series. Rosas Jr.’s participation on Contender Series drew considerable attention basically from the moment it was officially announced. The show has become the UFC’s primary system for acquiring new talent, but…

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Chael Sonnen previews the 17-year-old fighter’s inclusion in DWCS with a legal question

Chael Sonnen, Raul Rosas Jr.Chael Sonnen gave his take on Raul Rosas Jr. competing in the UFC at just 17 years old. Former UFC middleweight title challenger Sonnen has long moved on from his days of competing inside the octagon but remains a key figure in the sport through his media and promotion work. Chael Sonnen detailed the inclusion […]

Chael Sonnen, Raul Rosas Jr.

Chael Sonnen gave his take on Raul Rosas Jr. competing in the UFC at just 17 years old.

Former UFC middleweight title challenger Sonnen has long moved on from his days of competing inside the octagon but remains a key figure in the sport through his media and promotion work.

Chael Sonnen detailed the inclusion of 17-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. in DWCS

In a recent video uploaded to his YouTube account, Sonnen shared his thoughts on the participation of Rosas Jr. in “Dana White‘s Contender Series” this coming week.

“A kid is coming on the Contender Series. He’s had five fights, all took place in Mexico. He’s gonna come out to the Apex, jurisdiction of Las Vegas, compete; youngest kid ever,” Sonnen said. “I would tell you guys… you fight anyone, anytime, anywhere, or you’re a bully and you don’t belong here.

“There would be an exception to that I never once considered, which is a child. You do not have to go beat up a child. I would tell you that, but I never have because I’ve never been confronted with it. I’m just wondering what you think?” Sonnen added. (ht MMA News)

Sonnen believes his inclusion raises a legal question

Sonnen theorized that his inclusion could leave the organization vulnerable from a legal standpoint.

“A lot of people will be prudes… There’s a number of states that have athletic commissions that will not allow it,” Sonnen noted. “The law recognizes adult, they recognize minor, and they separate that by 18 years old… So if you’ve been doing it at 17, even 17-and-a-half… Why can’t you do it at seven? From a legal perspective, what difference would it make?

“Before you think, ‘I don’t wanna see children in there,’ I don’t know that I totally disagree with you. It does strike me as weird, too. I haven’t formed an opinion… Within those states where they will not allow minors to compete and wouldn’t allow a minor to take on an adult, they have cities and those cities have gyms. Any age can go in and train and spar.”