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At just 19 years old, Raul Rosas Jr. is already carving his path in the UFC with a level of ambition that few can match. The young fighter is set to face Aori Qileng in the opening bout of UFC 306 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, and he has his sights set on breaking a historic record—becoming the youngest UFC champion in history. With a professional record of 9-1 and three wins under the UFC banner, Rosas Jr. is well aware of the pressure that lies ahead, but he welcomes it with open arms.
Rosas Jr. has four years to break Jon Jones’ long-standing record of becoming the youngest UFC champion. His strategy? A relentless pursuit of victory, aiming for a championship belt and planning to retire by 25. Rosas Jr. has made it clear that his dream isn’t just to win but to dominate.
“I said before: Suffer now and enjoy later,” Rosas Jr. told ESPN. “So right now, I’m just going to go all gas, no brakes, try to accomplish my dreams, finish my career pretty early and enjoy later."
As he faces Qileng, Rosas Jr. is fully aware of the challenge but sees it as a stepping stone to something greater. With four UFC wins and four finishes, he knows that a victory this weekend will catapult him into the top tier of the bantamweight division.
“This fight this Saturday is going to put me in a very good spot with four wins in the UFC, four finishes,” Rosas Jr. said. “So right now I’m focused on that and whatever comes next, I’m going to be ready.”
Will Rosas Jr. achieve his goal of becoming the youngest UFC champion? Time will tell, but his focus, determination, and raw talent make him a fighter to watch.
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