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WATCH: UFC Sensation Raul Rosas Jr, 18, Responds to Conor McGregor Message After Thunderous Win

Published 12/13/2022, 10:46 AM EST

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Raul Rosas Jr., the youngest UFC fighter ever, has finally replied to Conor McGregor! The 18-year-old winner has said showered McGregor with several ‘heart-eye’ words. Upon McGregor’s appreciation tweet after the big debut victory, the talented fighter couldn’t hold on to his excitement for too long. 

The reporter asked whether he is “happy about getting compliments from people like him (McGregor)”.

The newbie fighter’s response was an exciting yes!

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The fighter, through his words, also implied that he sees McGregor as an ideal.

The big debut everyone is talking about

The reason why ‘El Niño Problema’ is on everyone’s minds is hidden in his UFC debut. Raul Rosas fought his first UFC fight in the recent UFC 282 main event against Jay Perrin. Although the 29-year-old fighter has lost several matches, he still had the advantage of experience.

The bold young fighter did not let his inexperience work as an obstacle. The debut match ended with Perrin’s submission leading to Rosas’s victory. The thunderous win of the young boy led to McGregor noticing him.

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McGregor’s comment and Rosas’s reply

In light of the flawless victory of the 18-year-old fighter, McGregor found it fit to tweet about him. The tweet said, “great debut, watching you!

There isn’t much that can be thought about the tweet, as it was an appreciation post for the fighter. Considering the same, Raul Rosas also replied to McGregor in a public conference.

34-Year-Old Conor McGregor Has His Eyes Set on 18-Year-Old UFC Star Raul Rosas Jr.

El Niño Problema showed his appreciation by saying, “I really appreciate comments like that coming from him.” Apart from this, he showed his fondness for the champion by mentioning his thought process of how he thinks that McGregor doesn’t get the respect that he deserves.

The future looks good for the newbie

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Conor McGregor surely has an eye for good talent in the sport. Considering the experience and portfolio maintained by the fighter, fans wouldn’t be surprised to see Rosas training under ‘The Notorious’.

The ambitious also cleared his intentions by saying that he wants to take the sport to the next level just like McGregor.

There haven’t been any official updates yet on the young fighter. After the debut, fans are growing impatient day by day to hear about his next fight as soon as possible.

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Wherever the roads might take Raul Rosas, we’ll make sure to keep an eye out for his next move.

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Kaif Ali

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Kaif Ali is a UFC content writer at Essentially Sports. He is a full-time student at Delhi University, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in the English language, and a sports enthusiast with a deep passion for MMA. He is always your go-to person when you wish to debate about any UFC champion.
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