Teen UFC star Raul Rosas Jr. shows off massive namesake back tattoo on TikTok following win at 'The Sphere'
Raul Rosas Jr. gets a new tattoo, and no, sadly, it's not 'chiwiwi'.
The 19-year-old recently showcased the back tattoo he got - a stylized artwork of his family name, Rosas - on TikTok. The Californian is known for his spirited persona in and outside the octagon and an eye-catching tattoo is a nice touch to 'El Nino Problema'.
Check out Rosas Jr.'s tattoos below:
Rosas Jr. made his UFC debut in December 2022 and has been making waves as the youngest fighter on the roster. The 19-year-old is 4-1 in the UFC, with three wins coming by finishes. In his last appearance at Noche UFC 306, the bantamweight beat Aoriqileng via unanimous decision.
Despite being a tenderfoot in the sport and its biggest promotion, the Californian got the opportunity to display his skills at Noche UFC 306, which took place during the Mexican Independence Day week. This decision came on the back of the growing popularity of 'El Niño Problema', and his potential to capture the Latin American market.
Raul Rosas Jr. wants to become the youngest UFC champion
The ascension of Raul Rosas Jr. is something to keep your eyes on. With old legends retiring or nearing the end of their careers, the stage is set for young fighters to take the lead and build their brands in the hope of headlining the promotion's marquee events. Few fighters have shown early signs that the promotion can rely on, including 'El Niño Problema'. However, predicting future stardom is difficult.
The 19-year-old isn't afraid of the mounting challenges ahead, as he has firmly set his eyes on UFC gold. Speaking with Brett Okamoto of ESPN MMA, Rosas Jr. opened up on his plans to become the UFC champion and finish his career, retiring before many fighters even begin to make a mark in the promotion:
“I just wanna accomplish my dreams which is to become the youngest UFC champion, have the belt, defend the belt a few times, probably retire. Hopefully by 25 years old my career is all said and done and I’m able to enjoy time with my family and whatever I decide to do. I feel like I’m right on track.”
Check out Raul Rosas Jr. sharing his plans for the future (2:55):