Raul Rosas Jr. (9-1-0)
Raul Rosas Jr., a rising star in the UFC, boasts an impressive 9-1 record at just 19 years old. With a solid grappling foundation, having secured six submission wins, he thrives on aggressive takedowns and relentless pressure. Coming off two dominant finishes, Rosas is looking to make a statement and climb the bantamweight rankings.
Last 3 Fights
- Win: vs. Ricky Turcios (Submission – Rear-Naked Choke), UFC on ESPN 57: Cannonier vs. Imavov, June 8, 2024 – Round 2, 2:22
- Win: vs. Terrence Mitchell (TKO – Punches), UFC Fight Night 227: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2, September 16, 2023 – Round 1, 0:54
- Loss: vs. Christian Rodriguez (Decision – Unanimous), UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2, April 8, 2023 – 3 Rounds
Aori Qileng (25-11-0)
Aori Qileng, known as the "Mongolian Murderer," enters this fight with a wealth of experience (25-11). He prefers to keep the fight standing, relying on his power with eight KO/TKO victories. Aori is durable and has gone the distance numerous times, showcasing resilience in long fights.
Last 3 Fights
- No Contest: vs. Daniel Marcos (Accidental Groin Kick), UFC Fight Night 236: Hermansson vs. Pyfer, February 10, 2024 – Round 2, 3:28
- Win: vs. Johnny Munoz Jr. (Decision – Unanimous), UFC Fight Night 229: Dawson vs. Green, October 7, 2023 – 3 Rounds
- Loss: vs. Aiemann Zahabi (KO – Punches), UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana, June 10, 2023 – Round 1, 1:04
Prediction
Rosas Jr. is expected to press forward, looking to grapple and use his submission skills. While Aori's striking is dangerous, his tendency to get out-grappled against opponents like Cody Durden may give Rosas the edge in this matchup.
Official Prediction: Raul Rosas Jr. via submission, Round 2.
