Rising UFC bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. didn’t hold back when a YouTuber decided to challenge him this week. The prankster, attempting to mock Rosas Jr. in the gym, quickly found himself punched, dropped, and ultimately choked out by the young prospect.
In recent fights, Rosas Jr. has shown his skills inside the octagon, racking up back-to-back wins since his debut loss to Christian Rodriguez. His most recent victory came in September at Noche UFC in Las Vegas, where he dominated Aoriqileng, earning a unanimous decision win. Before that, he secured quick finishes over Terrence Mitchell and Ricky Turcios, adding momentum to his unbeaten streak.
But this weekend, it was a different kind of fight that got fans talking. In a now-viral video, Rosas Jr. was seen dealing with a YouTuber who decided to test his luck. The footage shows Rosas Jr. responding decisively, swiftly dropping the prankster with a punch before securing a choke that put the YouTuber to sleep.
Raul Rosas Jr. Silences YouTuber with a Swift Choke-Out in Gym Prank
Now eyeing bigger challenges, Rosas Jr. has his sights set on the UFC’s top-15 rankings, hoping to climb further up the bantamweight division.
“The thing about me is that I like challenges,” he explained. “So I want a challenge. I want to test myself, and now I feel very comfortable being in the cage, and I keep getting more comfortable every time I step in there. I feel comfortable fighting a top-15 opponent. Personally, I know I’m ready.”
Despite his confidence, Rosas Jr. remains focused on continual improvement. “But even if I’m not ready, I’ll figure out a way to be ready for that date and opponent,” he continued. “And if I’m ready, which I think I am, I can still get even more ready, so I can do more than just win, but actually finish and impress everyone, but more importantly the UFC so they can keep giving me fights toward the belt. That’s why I asked for somebody ranked.”
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