American Raul Rojas Jr. made history, becoming the youngest fighter ever signed with the UFC, after participating in the flyweight competition and managing to defeat his compatriot Mando Gutierrez, which prompted the president of the UFC. organization, Dana White, to present an official offer to him, and he accepted.
Rojas, Jr., of Mexican descent, broke a record by becoming, before his 18th birthday on October 8, the youngest fighter on UFC contract.
Rojas dominated the fight with his 25-year-old rival, Gutierrez, and nearly finished it in the first round with a rare surrender move. Champion when I turn twenty.
They cite retired American Dan Luzon, who fought at the age of 18 and 198 days at UFC 64 in 2006, as the previous record holder.
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