UFC president Dana White commented on 18-year old Raul Rosas Jr.’s potential, stating he has “a lot of growing to do” and “a ton of room to grow” after his loss in his main card debut at UFC 287.
Young Raul Rosas Jr. remains a high prospect in UFC despite suffering his first career loss to Christian Rodriguez during his main car debut at UFC 287. The 18-year-old fighter was signed to UFC following his impressive win at Dana White’s Contender Series last September. Despite the setback, UFC President Dana White believes that there’s a lot of room for growth and opportunity for Rosas Jr.
White acknowledged that the loss was a learning experience for the young fighter, and he knows that Rosas Jr. has a lot of work to do. However, he maintained that the loss is not as damaging to his career as people may think. Losing is part of the sport, and most fighters do not maintain an undefeated record. White encouraged Rosas Jr. to get back on the horse and continue to work on his skills.
During the post-fight press conference, White pointed out a significant difference between an 18-year-old fighter’s strength and a 25-year-old man’s strength. He believes that Rosas Jr. has a lot of potential to grow and hone his skills further. White complemented him for a good effort and indicated that he had the scorecard at 2 to 1 in favor of Rosas Jr. before he became overwhelmed by Rodriguez.
Rosas Jr. aims to become the youngest champion in UFC history, a title currently held by Jon Jones, who achieved it at 23 years, 242 days old. White believes that Rosas Jr. has the potential to break that record, but he cautions that he must continue to develop his skills to achieve this goal.
In conclusion, although Raul Rosas Jr. suffered his first career loss, he remains a young athlete with immense potential in UFC. His promising start led to his signing with the UFC, and despite his setback, his trajectory remains on an upward trajectory. UFC President Dana White confirmed that Rosas Jr. has a lot of room to grow and develop his skills further, and he encourages him to continue his quest to become the youngest champion in UFC history.