“I Know I Have Potential…”: After Conor McGregor and Rey Mysterio’s Praises, Raul Rosas Jr. Confident To Become the Next UFC Superstar

Raul Rosas Jr. struck down Terrence Mitchell just as fast as lightning would. The impressive knockout left the UFC world impressed on all fronts. Noche UFC has been an absolute delight to watch, barring perhaps the main event turning into a draw. Regardless, right now, all eyes are on ‘El Nino Problema’.

The match ended in one round. It was a thing of beauty to see both the fighters try to strike each other down. Mitchell started off with a furious pounce towards Rosas Jr. but the bounce in his feet didn’t last too long.

Raul Rosas Jr. receives big praise from big names

Rosas Jr. is currently the youngest fighter in the UFC. The California resident is only 18 years old and is already making waves in the UFC community. With a brilliant record of 8-1, Rosas Jr. has great potential. Several stars from the battle sports world shared this sentiment.

Conor McGregor tweeted a simple “Viva Mexico!!!!” while UFC lightweight fighter Chase Hooper gave his nod to the young fighter saying “Point proven Raul.” The brand-new star is very aware of his success and reflected his thoughts regarding it in a post-fight press conference.

“I’m different, so I have a potential to be a superstar break all these records,” Raul answered when asked about his future expectations. “I’m just being myself and I’m blessed that I am the way I am and I know I have potential to become one of the biggest superstars of the company.”

The young bantamweight warrior has a rare genetic condition called the Pallister W syndrome. The syndrome causes the bone and face structure to gain unusual characteristics. It includes a flat and wide nose and a bigger space between the two eyes. It also causes speech problems but the confidence in Raul’s speech brought a flame to his voice that the condition could never blow out.

Rosas Jr. flawlessly victory

The fight ended quickly. 54 seconds quickly, to be precise. Rosas Jr. landed a breathtaking left hand on Mitchell’s face which sent him crashing to the mat. What followed next was a flurry of strikes and before Mitchell could take it all in, the fight was over.

“I just got to live day by day,” the young star said when asked about the records he wants to break. “Focus one goal and then go after another. Right now, it’s just come back, have another amazing performance, climb up the ladder and go from there.” 

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‘El Nino Problema’ ended up getting praise from all over the world. Even WWE legend Rey Mysterio posted his picture with Rosas Jr. and captioned it “Felicidades.” The fighter clearly has the fuel it takes to go for a title run in the future. UFC has very exciting times ahead and Rosas Jr. is gaining fans even faster than he knocks people out. Will you be rooting for the fresh phenom in his next fight?

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