UFC bantanweight Raul Rosas Jr will get another shot to fight in Mexico City this time against Vince Morales at UFC Mexico on Saturday night.
Rosas Jr (10-1) was supposed to fight in Mexico City but his opponent, Ricky Turcios, had to withdraw due to medical issues. It was disappointing for Rosas Jr to say the least.
“I’m excited. I left that in the past already. I believe God has a plan for me and God’s plans are greater than mine,” Rosas Jr told reporters on Wednesday.
“Just wasn’t my turn that night. I’m just glad I was able to get that over with and we got it done in Kentucky. I’m excited to be back in Mexico City. Be able to perform in front of my family, in front of my people, so I’m pumped.”
In Mexico City he’ll get the veteran Morales who’s coming in seemingly on the ropes with a two-fight losing streak. Rosas Jr wanted a top 15 opponent originally, but getting a matchup against an experienced and hungry veteran may be a blessing in disguise.
“There’s a lot that goes into this. At this point I just wanted to stay active. I just wanted to fight. I’m excited to go out there and fight somebody like Vince Morales that he’s a veteran, and be able to finish him,” he said.
“That way I also get more experience and I just keep proving that I’m ready for the next step. Hopefully my next one will be a top 15.”
Regardless of opponent Rosas Jr remains focused on one thing. Getting to gold.
“I’m just concentrated on my path, on every fight, I just want to get that belt,” he said.
“So whatever I need to get me there I’m ready to do it.”
Watch the entire media day scrum with Raul Rosas Jr above. He takes on Vince Morales at UFC Mexico on Saturday night.
