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17-year-old fights on Dana White’s Contender Series – Wants to be the youngest UFC champion ever

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September 20, 2022

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17-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. will fight on Dana White’s Contender Series. Photo: USA Today Sports

On Tuesday, 17-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. will compete for a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series. The young fighter will face 25-year-old Mando Gutierrez.

In a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Rosas Jr. opened up about fighting at DWCS and requesting a special license to be able to compete because of his age.

“The commission already approved it. I already did all the paperwork. All I had to do was a notary. My friend signed it. That’s the only thing that I had to do. Jason House did all the rest. I think he sent film to the commission and said why I’m ready to compete at this level and the commission approved,” Rosas Jr said.

According to MMA Junkie, Rosas’s license is still not official yet, but is expected to come on Tuesday at a Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) meeting.

Raul Rosas Jr wants to be the youngest UFC champion ever

At the age of 17, Rosa already has a professional record of 5-0, and fought as an amateur from when he was 15.

“I made my pro debut when I was 17. I fought people who were in their 30s. The oldest fighter I fought was 33 or 34. The youngest one was like 25 or 26,” Rosas said.

The goal is to become UFC champion, and winning a contract at DWCS would be a flying start.

“It would mean a lot to me,” Rosas said. “I will change my family’s life. I’ll change my life. It would just mean a lot to me. Like I said, I’ll be happy but not satisfied. The goal is that UFC title and to become the youngest UFC champion. I just want that contract to be able to get a step closer to my dream.”

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