Zabit Makhachev has pulled out of his grappling match against Raul Rosas Jr. due to a health issue. His brother Hassan Makhachev will step in as the replacement.
Raul Rosas Jr. will face a last-minute replacement opponent after Zabit Makhachev withdrew from their scheduled grappling match due to a health issue. Hassan Makhachev will step in for his brother ahead of the July 2 contest.
Rosas Jr., known as "El Nino Problema," carries a 12-1-0 professional record and competes out of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Las Vegas. The 21-year-old American stands five-foot-nine with a 67-inch reach and trains out of one of the most respected submission grappling programs in the country. His UFC numbers reflect a heavy grappling game, with just over four takedowns per 15 minutes and 1.1 submission attempts in that same span. His striking volume is modest at 1.51 significant strikes landed per minute, underlining where his primary offensive focus lies.
No verified statistical data is available for Hassan Makhachev through the AgentMMA database, so details on his competitive background and record cannot be confirmed at this time.
Why it matters
- Rosas Jr. is only 21 and already building a reputation as one of the more dangerous submission grapplers in his weight class, making grappling appearances a natural extension of his game.
- The late substitution means Rosas Jr. faces an opponent whose credentials and competitive level are unconfirmed, which adds uncertainty to the matchup.
- For Hassan Makhachev, stepping in on short notice against a credentialed submission specialist represents a significant challenge regardless of his background.
