Raul Rosas Jr. eyes Umar Nurmagomedov for future title fight
In a recent interview with MMA Crazy, Rosas admitted that he’s expecting to face Umar Nurmagomedov for a title.
“Probably Umar Nurmagomedov, I think he’ll have the belt when I get there. He’s a beast,” Rosas said.
Nurmagomedov will face Sandhagen in a potential No. 1 contender fight at UFC Abu Dhabi on August 3. He returns to the Octagon after 17 consecutive wins to begin his professional career.
Umar is the cousin of UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov, and the brother of current Bellator champion Usman Nurmagomedov. Like the other fighters in his family, he possesses elite Dagestani wrestling to go with crisp striking.
As for Rosas, he’s targeting a return to the cage at UFC 306 at the Las Vegas Sphere. As of this writing, his next fight has yet to be booked and announced.
Rosas and Nurmagomedov are two of the top talents in the bantamweight division. They could be on a future collision course if they continue their success in the Octagon.
