Raul Rosas Jr. will meet a veteran whose own RAF run gives their November matchup a second storyline beyond the UFC crossover.<\/p>\n
Raul Rosas <\/a>will make his Real American Freestyle<\/a> debut against UFC<\/a> Hall of Famer Clay Guida <\/a>at RAF 15 on Nov. 28. The wrestling match headlines the card at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, IL, near Chicago.<\/p>\n Rosas has competed in the UFC and in grappling contests this year, but RAF presents a different test: freestyle wrestling, where takedowns, exposure and control matter, while strikes and submission finishes are off the table. His booking puts those wrestling skills at the centre of the contest.<\/p>\n Rosas Jr. Is Adding Another Challenge to an Already Busy Year<\/p>\n Rosas\u2019 year began with a unanimous decision over Rob Font at UFC 326 in March. He used his wrestling to earn three 30-27 scorecards.\u00a0In April, he faced former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo<\/a> in a submission-only grappling match at Hype Brazil. Neither man found a finish, and the bout ended in a draw.<\/p>\n In July, Rosas submitted Khasan Magomedsharipov in a no-gi grappling match at ACBJJ 21.\u00a0He returned to the Octagon in September to face Raoni Barcelos, winning by fifth-round TKO. RAF 15 adds another discipline to that busy calendar, rather than another conventional MMA matchup.<\/p>\n His grappling background could help him compete for position, but submission experience does not automatically translate into success under freestyle wrestling rules. The contest will give him a chance to test that distinction against a seasoned combat-sports veteran.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Fresh off of his first #UFC main event win, Raul Rosas Jr. makes his RAF debut vs. Clay Guida at #RAF15 in Chicago \ud83d\udc40 \ud83d\udcf0 https:\/\/t.co\/cCnNLGHbSH https:\/\/t.co\/4lwP1wzYU7<\/p>\n