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Raul Rosas Jr. Grounds Rob Font With 16 Takedowns, Wins Unanimous Decision at UFC 326

The 21-year-old prospect strengthens his case for a bantamweight ranking after neutralizing the veteran with relentless wrestling.

Overview

  • Rosas defeated Font by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in a main-card bantamweight bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 7.
  • He completed 16 takedowns and controlled position throughout a low-action striking battle that produced just 18 significant strikes combined, according to multiple reports.
  • In his Octagon interview, Rosas said he sought a knockout but kept wrestling because the takedowns were there, then asked for anyone in the top 10 next.
  • Outlets project the victory to move Rosas into or near the UFC bantamweight top 15 once the rankings update.
  • Font, a 38-year-old ranked veteran, has now lost two straight following a defeat to David Martinez, while Rosas improves to 12-1 overall and 6-1 in the UFC.