Rosas Jr. became the youngest fighter to sign the contract
Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2022 when he was just 17 years old. “El Nino Problema” previously stated that he wants to hang up his gloves when he turns 25. He recently revealed that he’s still open to the idea of retiring in his mid-20s after reaching the goals he’s set for himself.
Raul Rosas Jr. wants a UFC title shot, multiple defenses and a promotion before he retires
Rosas Jr., riding a five-game winning streak, will return to action in his first main event on Sept. 26 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, headlining
UFC Vegas 121 replied the Brazilian veteran Raoni’s Barcelos.
The potential bantamweight wants to win the UFC title, defend it and move up a weight class or two before riding off into the sunset.
“When I’ve accomplished everything I want to at 25, I’ll just retire from the sport,” Rosas Jr. told Full Send MMA. “The goal is to get the belt and then defend a few times, try to challenge myself and move up a weight class, maybe two. If I run out of goals, it could be 26, 27, 28; when I’m done with my goals, I’m out of the game.”
Raul Rosas Jr. says he still plans to retire from the sport of MMA at age 25
“When I’ve achieved everything I want at 25, I’ll retire from the sport. The goal is to get the belt, defend it a few times and then move up a weight class, maybe two.” pic.twitter.com/O2jipENqfw
— FULL SEND MMA (@full_send_mma)
23 September 2026
