Discover how Raul Rosas Jr. secured a stunning rear-naked choke victory against Ricky Turcios at UFC on ESPN. Read about the fight highlights, post-fight moments, and other results from the event.
Raul Rosas Jr. impressively defeated Ricky Turcios with a rear-naked choke finish in Round 2 at UFC on ESPN. The young fighter showcased his grappling skills and dedicated the win to his late coach, aiming for future success in the UFC.
Raul Rosas Jr. Shines with Rear-Naked Choke Victory
In a thrilling main card bout at UFC on ESPN, Raul Rosas Jr. showcased his dominance by securing a rear-naked choke finish against Ricky Turcios in Round 2. The 19-year-old rising star proved his grappling prowess and left the fans in awe with his performance.
The Fight
The match kicked off with Turcios trying to intimidate Rosas Jr. with aggressive gestures, but Rosas Jr. remained composed and focused on his strategy. After a back-and-forth first round with both fighters attempting rear-naked chokes, Rosas Jr. came out strong in Round 2. He swiftly took Turcios down, landed a series of strikes, and transitioned to the back to secure the fight-ending choke.
Post-Fight Moment
In a heartfelt post-fight interview , Rosas Jr. dedicated his victory to his late coach and made a touching plea to Dana White for a bonus increase to fulfill his dream of buying his mother a house. With this win, Rosas Jr. extends his winning streak and sets his sights on future challenges.
Results Recap
- Raul Rosas Jr. def. Ricky Turcios via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:22
- Brunno Ferreira def. Dustin Stoltzfus via TKO (spinning back elbow) – Round 1, 4:51
- Zach Reese def. Julian Marquez via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 0:20
- Puna Soriano def. Miguel Baeza via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)
- Ludovit Klein def. Thiago Moises via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Carlos Prates def. Charlie Radtke via knockout (body shot) – Round 1, 4:47
- Brad Katona def. Jesse Butler via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
- Montana De La Rosa def. Andrea Lee via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Daniel Marcos def. John Castaneda via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Denise Gomes def. Eduarda Moura via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 30-27)
- Taylor Lapilus def. Cody Stamann via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Puja Tomar def. Rayanne Amanda via split decision (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)
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