The Record-Breaking Performance of Raul Rosas Jr.

Raul Rosas Jr. made history at UFC on ESPN 64 by becoming the youngest fighter to achieve five UFC victories at just 20 years old. This remarkable feat sets a new benchmark that will be challenging for others to match.

In his victory over Vince Morales, Rosas Jr. demonstrated his prowess and solidified his status as one of the most promising talents in the UFC. Morales, on the other hand, suffered his fourth consecutive loss in UFC competition and hasn’t earned an octagon victory since December 2021. Morales fell to 0-3 since he returned to the UFC for a second stint in September 2024.

Morales has suffered seven of his eight UFC losses by decision.

Brandon Moreno’s Triumphant Return

In the main event, Mexican hero and former two-time flyweight champion Brandon Moreno secured a crucial victory over Steve Erceg with a unanimous decision. This win ended Moreno’s winless skid on home soil and marked his eighth victory in UFC flyweight competition, placing him fourth in divisional history behind Benavidez, Demetrious Johnson, and Alexandre Pantoja.

Moreno has earned five of his 11 UFC victories by decision.

Erceg’s three-fight losing skid is the longest of his career. He hasn’t earned a victory since March 2024. Erceg has suffered three of his four career losses by decision.

Key Fights and Statistics

Manuel Torres vs. Drew Dober

Manuel Torres continued his dominant streak with a win over Drew Dober. Torres has earned 15 of his 16 career victories by stoppage, including all four of his UFC wins. Dober, on the other hand, has suffered seven of his 11 UFC losses by stoppage.

Edgar Chairez vs. CJ Vergara

Edgar Chairez secured a victory over CJ Vergara, earning all 11 of his career victories by stoppage. Vergara’s three-fight losing skid is the longest of his career, with no victories since July 2023.

David Martinez vs. Saimon Oliveira

David Martinez showcased his power with a win over Saimon Oliveira. Martinez has earned 10 of his 12 career victories by stoppage. Oliveira’s three-fight losing skid is the longest of his career, with no victories since September 2021. Oliveira has suffered both of his career stoppage losses by knockout.

Kevin Borjas vs. Ronaldo Rodriguez

Kevin Borjas defeated Ronaldo Rodriguez, who has suffered all three of his career losses by decision.

Ateba Gautier vs. Jose Daniel Medina

Ateba Gautier earned a win over Jose Daniel Medina, who suffered the first knockout loss of his career. Gautier has earned six of his seven career victories by stoppage.

Melquizael Costa vs. Christian Rodriguez

Melquizael Costa earned his second UFC victory in a 35-day stretch, defeating Christian Rodriguez. Costa also won at UFC Fight Night 252 on Feb. 22. Rodriguez has suffered two of his three career losses by decision.

Loopy Godinez vs. Julia Polastri

Loopy Godinez secured a victory over Julia Polastri, earning 10 of her 13 career victories by decision. Polastri has suffered all five of her losses by decision.

Rafa Garcia vs. Vinc Pichel

Rafa Garcia defeated Vinc Pichel, earning four of his five UFC victories by decision. Pichel fell to 5-4 since he returned from a career-long layoff that lasted from May 2014 to June 2017.

Jamall Emmers vs. Gabriel Miranda

Jamall Emmers secured a victory over Gabriel Miranda, who has suffered all four of his career stoppage losses by knockout. Emmers has alternated wins and losses over his past nine fights.

MarQuel Mederos vs. Austin Hubbard

MarQuel Mederos earned a victory over Austin Hubbard, securing both of his UFC victories by decision. Hubbard has suffered six of his nine career losses by decision, including five of his seven UFC defeats.

FAQ Section

Who set the record for the fastest five wins in UFC history?

Raul Rosas Jr. set the record for the fastest five wins in UFC history at just 20 years old.

Who won the main event at UFC on ESPN 64?

Brandon Moreno won the main event with a unanimous decision victory over Steve Erceg.

How many of Manuel Torres’ victories have been by stoppage?

Manuel Torres has earned 15 of his 16 career victories by stoppage.

Did You Know?

Brandon Moreno’s 11 victories in UFC flyweight competition place him fourth in divisional history behind Benavidez, Demetrious Johnson, and Alexandre Pantoja.

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