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Raul Rosas Jr. Sets Surprising Retirement UFC Timeline

UFC bantamweight contender Raul Rosas Jr., the youngest fighter on the UFC roster, has announced a surprising retirement timeline.At 21, Rosas has been in the UFC since he was 18. But he might not last past 25 years old in…

By Adam Martin · Yahoo

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 3:59 AM

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Raul Rosas Jr. revealed his plan to become the youngest UFC champion and retire by age 25.
Rosas Jr. is scheduled to face veteran Raoni Barcelos in the main event of UFC Vegas 121.
The bout marks the first five-round test of Rosas Jr.'s UFC career.

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Raul Rosas Jr. has shared his long-term career timeline ahead of headlining UFC Vegas 121 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The UFC fighter stated that he intends to become the youngest champion in the promotion's history and plans to retire from mixed martial arts by the age of 25.

Rosas Jr. is set to compete in his first five-round main event against veteran bantamweight opponent Raoni Barcelos. The bout marks a significant test for the young prospect as he works toward his championship goals before his targeted early retirement.

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