Reigning Champ Sees 18-Year-Old Raul Rosas Jr. “Winning” Over Former 2X UFC Champion Deiveson Figueiredo

The surging contender Raul Rosas Jr. might beat down the former UFC champion Deiveson Figueiredo if both fighters exchange gloves in the Octagon. And UFC champion Aljamain Sterling believes that the Mexican fighter possesses all the necessary tools in his arsenal to triumph over the 35-year-old. Markedly, the picture fits well in the emerging UFC star’s scheme, who recently clarified his ambition to become a triple champ. While the newcomer has substantial ground to cover, ‘Figgy Smalls’ might stand on his road to glory. Therefore, Aljo claims that Rosas Jr., due to his ‘stylistically’ superior skills, will prevail over the experienced Brazilian fighter in case of a clash between the two.

Notably, ‘Funk Master’ took to Twitter to express his offbeat views as he replied to the former UFC fighter, Ian McCall. Earlier, the now-retired MMA fighter had responded to a tweet that claimed to insert Figueiredo as a substitute in a fight against the 18-year-old at UFC 287.

Aljamain Sterling believes Raul Rosas Jr. bags the win

The 33-year-old countered with an announcement that he could see ‘El Niño Problema’ winning that matchup.

Thus, the New York resident retorted, “Stylistically, I see Rosas winning this…”

Significantly, Rosas Jr. captured the MMA community’s attention with his remarkable skills in his much-awaited UFC debut at UFC 282. Securing a comprehensive win without taking any damage, he announced himself to the UFC world. And as a result, improved his professional record to 7-0. Also, as a matter of fact, 5 of those wins came via submission.

However, a user in the comments asked not to discard ‘Deus Da Guerra’, who only lost his previous fight against Brandon Moreno at UFC 283.

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Despite the warning, the #8 pound-for-pound fighter didn’t flinch from his stance and further defended the same. Thus, he hit back, “Styles don’t make fights? Figgy isn’t a good grappler brother. News flash”

Raul Rosas Jr. is scheduled to face Christian Rodriguez at UFC 287 on April 8, almost 3 months after his UFC debut.

Ian McCall’s tweet that attracted Sterling’s attention

The earlier matchup tweet didn’t sit well with ‘Uncle Creepy’. Thus, he pointed out, “Apparently the @ufc doesn’t think figueiredo can beat Mexicans? This kids very good but man that’s a tall order”

This tweet then ended up attracting the attention of Sterling.

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What do you think of these statements of UFC champion Aljamain Sterling? Do you also believe that Rosas Jr. will secure a win against the ‘Figgy’? Let us know in the comments below.