Raul Rosas Jr.

Bantamweight Division

#13 Ranked

STRIKING

Punch Power A

Punch Speed A

Kick Power B

Kick Speed A

Accuracy B

Strike Defense B

GRAPPLING

Takedowns A

TD Defense B

Sub Defense B

Ground Game A

PHYSICAL & TACTICAL

Stamina A

Chin B

Fight IQ A

Reach 68"

SIGNATURE

▸Rear-naked choke

▸Left body hook to double leg takedown combo

▸Fast lead straight right

STRENGTHS / WEAKNESSES

+Elite grappling paired with above-average punching power and speed that lets him threaten finishes both standing and on the mat

−Limited high-level fight experience against top bantamweight veterans leads to occasional defensive lapses under unexpected pressure

+Well-rounded skill set with no core stat below 82, making him highly adaptable to varying opponent styles

−Tends to overcommit on early takedown entries, leaving him open to clinch strikes and counter takedowns against elite defensive wrestlers

+Solid stamina and fight IQ that allow him to maintain consistent pressure and stick to gameplans across full 3-round bouts

−His striking is less polished than his grappling, leaving him vulnerable to being outpointed by pure strikers who can neutralize his takedown attempts

MATCHUPS

BESTSlow, one-dimensional striker with poor takedown and submission defense who cannot prevent Rosas from closing distance and imposing his dominant grappling game

HARDAggressive, veteran counter striker with elite takedown defense who can keep the fight standing and exploit gaps in Rosas' striking defense to outpoint or finish him

Fighter Intel

B TIER ALL-ROUNDER DECISION MAKER

Top Attributes

Punch SpeedGround GamePunch Power

vs Division Average

Striking

-6

Grappling

-1

Defense

-6

Physical

-4

Combat Profile

Raul Rosas Jr., nicknamed "El Niño," is a prodigious Mexican talent who became the youngest fighter to sign with the UFC. Training at Fight Ready, he combines high-level wrestling with rapidly improving striking and a knack for finding submissions. Despite his youth, he possesses a fight IQ well beyond his years, often seamlessly transitioning from takedowns to ground-and-pound or chokes. His swagger and ability to finish fights in multiple ways have made him a rising star in the Bantamweight division.

Tactical Advantage

Rosas exploits opponents who underestimate his athleticism or fail to respect his relentless takedown attempts. He is particularly dangerous against fighters with weak defensive wrestling, as he excels at chaining takedowns and securing dominant positions on the mat. However, he can be vulnerable to veterans with superior cardio and technical striking who can keep the fight upright. His success depends on closing the distance early and using his grappling to neutralize any size or experience disadvantages.

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