Following in McGregor’s footsteps? the 18-year-old fighter taunted his opponents before his UFC debut, even the star Irishman paid tribute to him

It’s a question of what career he will have, but no one can take away his place in history. Raul Rosas Jr. became the youngest fighter in history to make it to the UFC. He now has his first fight ahead of him and appears to be following in the footsteps of Conor McGregor.

The name Raul Rosas Jr. doesn’t ring a bell? Then know that he is quite possibly the greatest talent in the world of MMA. After all, at the age of 17, he already boasted a professional record of 5-0 and was invited to join Dana White’s Contender Series.

20. in September, still 17 years old, he fought in this series for a UFC contract and was very successful. He defeated his opponent Mando Gutierrez, nearly eight years his senior, in a three-round bout by unanimous decision on points and there was nothing to settle.

A contract was in the world and Rosas was signed with the best organization in the world. Understandably, he broke a record by becoming the youngest fighter ever to make it to the UFC.

This weekend he will have his first fight in the organization. The California native will challenge the already 29-year-old Jay Perrin, who has a 10-6 record and has lost both of his fights in the UFC so far.

However, the question was how the young fighter would handle the pressure that being in the world’s biggest organization understandably brings. But during a week when he’s dealing with media obligations, he’s not looking at all rattled.

On the contrary. He can crack jokes and even flashes a little trash talk. During interviews, for example, he said his opponent would make a better Santa Claus than he is a fighter.

This has even been noted by the master of trash talk himself, Conor McGregor. “This is unbelievable! The youngest in history. Good luck young man on your UFC career,” he expressed on Twitter.

Source: The MacLife, UFC, Conor McGregor