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Raul Rosas Jr. sets out his ideal early UFC retirement plan

Raul Rosas Jr. has a UFC retirement plan.

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 5:02 PM
Raul Rosas Jr. sets out his ideal early UFC retirement plan
Key Things to Know
  • Raul Rosas Jr. plans to retire from MMA by the age of 25.
  • Rosas Jr. faces Raoni Barcelos in the main event of UFC Vegas 121 in Las Vegas.
  • Both bantamweight competitors successfully made weight for the bout scheduled for September 26, 2026.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Raul Rosas Jr. has outlined his plans for an early retirement from the Ultimate Fighting Championship by age 25. The bantamweight fighter is scheduled to headline his first five-round main event against Raoni Barcelos at UFC Vegas 121, taking place at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Rosas Jr. expressed his ambition to capture a UFC championship within two years before concluding his career early. Both Rosas Jr. and Barcelos successfully made weight for their scheduled 135-pound bout ahead of the event.

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