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UFC’s Ricky Turcios was not interested in keeping things classy with 19-year-old Raul Rosas Jr.
In the first round of their fight, Rosas tried to touch gloves with Turcios, but he refused and instead cursed at his opponent.
Ricky Turcios wasn’t feeling a glove touch with Raul Rosas Jr. 🥴
“F*** you”pic.twitter.com/P9xmjKTiMl
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) June 9, 2024
Unfortunately for Turcios, he ended up getting choked out by Rosas in the second round of their fight.
RAUL ROSAS JR JUST SUBMITTED RICKY TURCIOS IN THE SECOND #UFCLouisville pic.twitter.com/bpwZPNVfHS
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) June 9, 2024
Rosas wasn’t surprised Turcios didn’t touch gloves with him and believed he was acting out because he was nervous about being in the spotlight.
“I knew he was going to come out hard and try and swing. He likes high paced fights so I knew we were going to scramble alot. I knew it was going to be at a high pace, so I was going to go out there and slow him down and find the finish.”
“From the faceoff, I knew he was a little bit emotional, a little bit mad, and nervous. I think he was too nervous. So that’s why he reacted like, he didn’t handle the pressure well.”