Raul Rosas Jr. Withdraws From Noche UFC 3 Bout Against Rob Font

Rosas’ Setback

The 19-year-old Rosas (5–1 UFC) had been campaigning for a ranked opponent, eager to prove himself among the division’s elite. He entered the matchup riding a four-fight win streak after rebounding from the lone loss of his UFC career. This setback delays his chance to make a statement against Font, who is ranked and brings years of experience against the top of the division.

Font’s Situation

For Font (21–7 MMA), the cancellation means uncertainty just as he was building momentum. He’s currently on a two-fight win streak, picking up decisions over Jean Matsumoto and Kyler Phillips. Now he must wait for the UFC to either find him a new opponent or reschedule him for a later card.

Replacement Bout Added

In response to the shake-up, the UFC booked a new lightweight matchup: Alexander Hernandez (coming off a win over Chase Hooper) will make a quick turnaround to face Diego Ferreira.

Event Outlook

Noche UFC 3 remains set for Sept. 13 in San Antonio, headlined by an exciting featherweight showdown between Diego Lopes and Jean Silva. The full card order has yet to be finalized. Stay tuned for more updates from from UFC 3 very soon.