Christian Rodriguez defeated 18-year old Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC 287 by unanimous decision after putting a beating on him in the last two rounds.
The UFC 287 main card featured a clash between two young fighters, 18-year old Raul Rosas Jr. and 25-year old Christian Rodriguez. The undefeated Rosas Jr. aimed to become the youngest champion in UFC history, but Rodriguez, with an 8-1 record, had different plans.
In the first round, Rosas Jr. attempted to take the fight to the ground, securing a takedown and landing in side control. However, Rodriguez reversed him and displayed impressive defense against a rear-naked choke attempt. The round was dominated by Rosas Jr., but Rodriguez survived.
The second round saw Rodriguez take control, landing a knee and ending up in top position. He maintained his dominance throughout the round, taking Rosas Jr.’s back and delivering punches. The final round was heavily one-sided, with Rodriguez putting a beating on the fatigued teenager.
The judges scored the fight in favor of Rodriguez by unanimous decision, with all three scorecards reading 29-28. Rosas Jr.’s undefeated record came to an end, but he showed promise as the youngest fighter on the UFC roster. Rodriguez cemented his place among young prospects to watch in the UFC.
The UFC 287 main card was an exciting showcase of up-and-coming fighters, with Rosas Jr. and Rodriguez delivering an entertaining bout in their respective UFC debuts. Fans can look forward to seeing more from these young fighters in the future.