Raul Rosas Jr. vs Aori Qileng at UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC at The Sphere | Preview & Prediction
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We have a fascinating clash in the bantamweight division first up at UFC 306 as talented 19-year-old Raul Rosas Jr meets Qileng Aori to get the action underway
RAUL ROSAS JR. VS AORI QILENG FACTS
When is UFC 306? UK – the early preliminary card starts at 12:30am on Sunday 15th September 2024, followed by the preliminary card at 1:00am and then main card at 3:00am / USA – 7:30pm/8:00pm/10:00pm ET and 4:30pm/5:00pm/7:00pm PT (both Saturday 14th September)
Where is UFC 306? Sphere, Las Vegas, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC 306? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 306
What TV channel is UFC 306 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC 306? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the fight online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC 306 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
UFC 306 MAIN CARD EVENT
Sean O’Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili (Bantamweight)
Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Shevchenko (Women’s Flyweight)
Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes (Featherweight)
Daniel Zellhuber vs Esteban Ribovics (Lightweight)
Ronaldo Rodriguez vs Ode’ Osbourne (Flyweight)
UFC 306 Prelims
Irene Aldana vs Norma Dumont (Women’s Bantamweight)
Ignacio Bahamondes vs Manuel Torres (Lightweight)
Yazmin Jauregui vs Ketlen Souza (Women’s Strawweight)
Edgar Chairez vs Joshua Van (Flyweight)
Raul Rosas Jr. vs Aori Qileng (Bantamweight)
RAUL ROSAS JR.: 19-YEAR-OLD PRODIGY LOOKING TO MAKE HIS MARK
Raul Rosas Jr returns to action for his fifth fight in the UFC at the tender age of just 19. After coming through Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2022, Rosas has thrived in the UFC winning three fights and suffering the only loss of his career which was a decision loss to Christian Rodriguez. He comes off a win over Ricky Turcios at UFC on ESPN 57 in June and he will be looking to follow that submission win and build on his 9-1 record.
AORI QILENG: THE ‘MONGOLIAN MURDERER’ AIMS TO UPSET THE ODDS
31-year-old vet Aori Qileng returns after six months when his last fight was considered no contest after an accidental kick in the groin against Daniel Marcos at UFC Fight Night 236. The Chinese bantamweight has an impressive 25-11 (with one no contest) record but he has a 3-3 record in the UFC (with the N/C bout). He has not found it so easy in the world’s best organisation and he faces a tough examination against the talented Rosas here.
RAUL ROSAS JR. VS AORI QILENG PREDICTION
Raul Rosas Jr has plenty of hype surrounding him and always has since he was handed a UFC contract at the age of just 17 becoming the youngest ever to fight in the organisation. As he continues to build an impressive resume, that hype continues to grow and the pressure at UFC 306 will be greater than ever.
He has so far backed up the hype however and there is every chance he will do so once again here against Aori Qileng. The Chinese veteran has seemingly been picked by matchmakers to test him but it is hard to see him posing Rosas too many issues.
We don’t love the odds on Rosas but he should get the win and the historic show off to a great start. If you’re looking for value, consider Rosas on the scorecards.
PREDICTION: RAUL ROSAS JR TO WIN
