Conor McGregor Sends Raul Rosas Jr. a 2-Word Message as 18 Y.O. Inches Closer to Realizing Jon Jones’ Dream With Noche UFC Win

Noche UFC saw the return of Raul Rosas Jr. for the second time in 2023. He took on a more experienced Terrence Mitchell and shocked the crowd with a superb first-round knockout win. Moreover, former double champion Conor McGregor sent him a message after ‘El Nino Problema’s monumental win.

Raul Rosas Jr. is one of the biggest prospects in the UFC at the moment. At just 18 years old, he already has eight professional wins under his belt. However, fans were skeptical of his abilities after losing his last fight against Christian Rodriguez. But he proved his mettle to the fans at Noche UFC, prompting a response from ‘The Notorious’.

Conor McGregor sends a message to Raul Rosas Jr. after his win at Noche UFC

‘El Nino Problema’ did not waste much time against Terrence Mitchell. Moreover, having lost his last fight, he was determined to prove to his doubters what he was capable of doing inside the octagon. The fight started off with some fiery strikes from both fighters. However, things took a dramatic turn after a left hand from the young Mexican-American fighter.

Rosas Jr. caught Terrence Mitchell with a strike, sending him down. The 18-year-old continued his onslaught with some strikes on the ground, even though Mitchell was trying to avoid that. Once Rosas Jr. mounted on his back and continued to keep punching, it prompted the referee to end the fight. Subsequently. Conor McGregor shared a tweet in support of Rosas Jr. He wrote: “VIVA MEXICO!!!!” Moreover, it was not even the first time he shared his support for Raul Rosas Jr.

‘The Notorious’ also extended his support when Rosas Jr. fought in his first PPV fight

‘El Nino Problema’ made his UFC debut in a pay-per-view at UFC 2852. He went head-to-head against Jay Perrin and impressed the fans with a first-round submission win. However, prior to his fight, Conor McGregor shared a message that only helped boost Raul Rosas Jr.’s confidence.

The former double champion was astonished at the fact that Rosas Jr. was just 18 years old. Moreover, he even wished the young Mexican-American fighter well in his UFC career. “That’s incredible! The youngest ever. Good luck young man, in your career with the [UFC],” said Conor McGregor.

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It was certainly an important comeback for the 18-year-old. Moreover, the first-round knockout win even made the comeback sweeter, and it presented him as a credible contender in the bantamweight division. We will have to wait and see what Raul Rosas Jr. has in store for his next fight and if he can edge past Jon Jones to become the youngest UFC champion.

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