Raul Rosas Jr. is one of the great promises of MMA and aims to continue his great career moment this Saturday (26). The American headlines UFC Vegas 121 alongside Raoni Barcelos and has the ideal opportunity to enter the top-15 of the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg). However, anyone who thinks that 'El Niño Problema' only wants to be in the elite of the competitive category is mistaken.
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At 21 years old, Rosas Jr. spoke like a 'grown-up' and revealed that his dream is to break Jon Jones ' record in the UFC. Today, the sports icon is 39 years old, but remains the youngest champion in the company's history. In 2011, when he punished and knocked out Maurício Shogun , 'Bones' was 23 years and 243 days old.
Therefore, the promising athlete knows he's in a race against time and, precisely for that reason, promises to shine in his first main event fight for the company to change his career level and get closer to the top of the bantamweight division. Furthermore, if Raul wins against the Brazilian, he should make a significant leap and assume his eighth position in the rankings.
“Yes, that’s the goal. I think I’m on the right track now. Winning this main event puts me in a very good position to continue pursuing this dream. I have to be ready for last-minute fights, willing to take risks, and this Saturday, I certainly need to impress. It’s not enough to just win; I need to leave a mark,” the fighter said in an interview with 'Full Send MMA'.
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UFC Vegas 121 technical details
Date: 26 September 2026
Time: From 18pm (Brasília time)
Location: Meta Apex, Nevada, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time , Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.
MAIN CARD (21pm Brasília time)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Raul Rosas Jr vs. Raoni Barcelos
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Rodolfo Vieira vs. Robert Bryczek
TUF bantamweight final (up to 61,2 kg): Mahammadali Osmanli x Ilimbek Akylbek
TUF Strawweight Final (up to 52,2 kg): Melissa Amaya vs. Tina Black
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Brady Hiestand vs. Rinya Nakamura
PRELIMINARY CARD (18pm Brasília time)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Rodolfo Bellato vs. Christian Edwards
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Elves Brener vs. Josiah Harrell
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Montel Jackson vs. Ricky Simon
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Norma Dumont x Ailin Perez
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): John Castaneda vs. Alateng Heili
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Mickey Gall x Sedriques Dumas
Strawweight (up to 52,2 kg): Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Yazmin Jauregui
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