UFC 326: 'Superstar' Raul Rosas Jr tipped for big things by Michael Bisping and Nick Peet ahead of fight against Rob Font
Published 02/03/2026 at 23:19 GMT
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Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira will take the headlines at UFC 326, but Mexican bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr is emerging as a future star, and could take another major step forward with victory over 38-year-old Rob Font. Michael Bisping and Nick Peet assessed Rosas Jr on TNT Sports' Fight Week: UFC 326 Preview Show, describing the 21-year-old as a "superstar".
Why Holloway v Oliveira is 'biggest and best fight this year'
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Raul Rosas Jr has been labelled a "superstar" ahead of his bantamweight fight against Rob Font at UFC 326.
The 21-year-old has excelled since making his UFC debut aged 17 as a precocious youngster, losing just one of his 12 fights, against Christian Rodriguez at UFC 287 in April 2023.
He will face a far more experienced opponent in Font, but Michael Bisping and Nick Peet have backed the younger man to continue his impressive progress in Nevada.
"When he lost against Christian Rodriguez, we were saying that's what he needed," Peet said on TNT Sports' Fight Week: UFC 326 Preview Show. "He needed bringing back down to earth, to go 'right, OK, I'm not the finished product'.
"He was talking about being a two-weight champion, retiring at 25. Forget it, get back in the gym, get back to work. And he has.
"Since then, four fight win streak, looks phenomenal, probably goes into this fight as the favourite.
"Imagine that, you get a debut at 17, you get a ranking at 21... kid's a superstar."
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Bisping: Borralho v De Ridder is a 'fight for relevancy'
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Bisping, meanwhile, said Rosas Jr could have the edge over Font, whose UFC record stands at 22-9.
"It is a big test for the young man from Mexico, but stylistically, this is a fight that might favour him," Bisping said. "Raul Rosas Jr is 21 years old. The man is in his absolute prime, he's surrounded by UFC greatness, he's getting all the sport science he needs to help him become the best athlete ever. And this guy can wrestle.
"He was 17 years old when he signed with the UFC. He's still only a kid at 21 years old. In California, where I am now, he's only just qualified to be able to go out for a beer.
"This guy is flying in the UFC, he's 11-1, but he is taking on a veteran in Rob Font, a man that's been there, done it, got the t-shirt.
"He's been a part of the UFC roster for 12 years, but he is losing some fights lately, and he is 38 years old."
Font v Rosas Jr is just one fight on a card full of exciting clashes, including Max Holloway v Charles Oliveira in the main event.
Caio Borralho v Reinier de Ridder is an equally enticing middleweight co-main event, while Drew Dober fights Michael Johnson and Gregory Rodrigues takes on Brunno Ferreira.
When does UFC 326: Holloway v Oliveira 2 start in the UK?
The preliminary card for UFC 326: Max Holloway v Charles Oliveira 2 starts from 12am UK time on Sunday, March 8, and will be live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+.
Coverage of the main card, which is exclusively live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+, starts at 2am.
The TNT Sports UFC team will bring all the breaking news and reaction live from Las Vegas throughout the week with preview, weigh-in and review shows live on TNT Sports and discovery+
How to watch UFC 326: Holloway v Oliveira 2 in the UK
UFC 326 is live on TNT Sports 1.
The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is discovery+, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports and entertainment in one destination.
You can also watch TNT Sports through BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.
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