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Teenage prospect Raul Rosas Jr.’s next fight booked for UFC 287

The youngest fighter in the UFC is set for his second Octagon appearance.

Marcel Dorff of Eurosport Nederland reports that Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Christian Rodriguez is confirmed for UFC 287 on April 8 at a soon-to-be-announced location and venue.

Rosas Jr. joined the UFC following a successful appearance on Contender Series this past September. ‘El Niño Problema’ needed a special license from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for his fight against Mando Gutierrez, who he dominated from pillar to post en route to a unanimous decision.

Nearly three months after his CS appearance, Rosas Jr.