Raul Rosas Jr. is attempting his toughest challenge to date in UFC, as he faces a top-15 foe at Noche UFC 3, taking place on September 13, 2025, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. This bout could be the catalyst for his rise within the bantamweight ranks.
A Prospect Who Asked for More
Rosas Jr., still widely referred to as “El Niño Problema,” has quickly become one of the discussed prospects. After he lost his only UFC loss to Christian Rodriguez, he rebounded and took four consecutive wins. The most recent was this March against Vince Morales, and then he volunteeredly asked for someone ranked higher. UFC now responded, presenting him with the challenge that he had been seeking.
Veteran Rob Font Across the Cage
His opponent is Rob Font, ranked No. 9 in the bantamweight division. Font, who is already 38 years old, has had years of experience battling top-tier names within the division. Currently, he is on a three-fight run, having decision victories over Jean Matsumoto and Kyler Phillips. His experience and striking capabilities make him a formidable hurdle for any budding fighter to overcome.
Stakes for Both Fighters
This fight holds great significance. For Rosas Jr., it is the opening salvo to enter the top 10, and defeating Font can push him into title contention. For Font, a victory here maintains his position and prevents the ascension of a hungry young challenger. The fight is not merely another reservation, it is proof of if and when youth can overcome experience, or if experience is strong enough.
Event Highlights
Noche UFC 3 headliner is a five-round featherweight bout between Diego Lopes and Jean Silva. In addition, Rosas Jr. vs. Font is one of the card’s big attractions, adding additional weight to the evening.
In Brief
- Fighter: Raul “El Niño Problema” Rosas Jr.
- Opponent: Rob Font (Ranked #9 Bantamweight)
- Date: September 13, 2025
- Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
- Key Point: Top-ranked foe for Rosas Jr., bout with deep significance for both
The bout reunites two vastly disparate career stages, Rosas Jr. striving to show he’s for real, Fonteseksk attempting to remind everyone he’s still on top. Both men’s paths will collide at Noche UFC 3, and the result might alter the course of the bantamweight division.
