Raul Rosas Jr. – "El Niño Problema"
Bantamweight MMA Fighter | UFC Rising Star Raul Rosas Jr. is a dynamic bantamweight MMA fighter known for his relentless aggression, slick submissions, and fearless drive to make history.

 

Fighting out of Santa Rosa, California, Rosas Jr. carries the nickname “El Niño Problema” — a nod to the chaos he brings into the cage.

Born in Clovis, New Mexico, Rosas Jr. moved to Santa Rosa with his family at age 13. The son of Mexican immigrants, he began his combat sports journey with high school wrestling before transitioning to Pankration, an amateur discipline resembling MMA. His passion and talent quickly stood out. He started his career at just 15 years old in the HFC cage. ​

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Raul Rosas Jr. isn’t just chasing victories — he’s on a mission to become the youngest champion in UFC history. With each fight, he gets closer to turning that dream into reality.

Louis Cosce, one half of the dynamic Cosce brothers and an HFC alumnus, began his fighting journey at just 17 years old with a pankration match under a limited ruleset.

 

After turning 18, he made his amateur MMA debut, quickly building a reputation with a 6-1 record. At 21, he transitioned to the professional ranks, going 6-0 with all victories coming in the first round—four by TKO/KO and two by submission.

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His dominant performances earned him a spot on Dana White’s Contender Series, where he delivered a first-round knockout and secured a UFC contract alongside his brother, Orion Cosce. Louis made his UFC debut at UFC 255 in a thrilling showdown against Sasha Palatnikov, a fight that earned "Fight of the Night" honors. Both Cosce brothers went on to win by finishing their opponents and earn UFC contracts. 

​Orion Cosce began his MMA career at the age of 19 in 2013. As an Amateur MMA Athlete, Orion would go on to achieve a record of 7-0, fighting for various Northern California promotions in Humboldt County, CA and Redding, CA. After moving from Humboldt to Sacramento,

 

Orion would finally get his first Professional MMA fight after two years of looking for an opponent. He would fly over to Wisconsin, where he would win his Pro MMA Debut by 1st rd KO. After another 1st rd TKO under the same Wisconsin promotion, Orion would go back to fighting in Northern California in front of his home crowd, racking up another 4 consecutive finishes to become 6-0 as a pro athlete.

 

In the summer of 2020, Orion and his younger brother Louis, who also had a record of 6-0 with all finishes, would get the call to compete on “Dana White’s Contender Series” for an opportunity to earn a UFC contract. Both Cosce brothers went on to win by finishing their opponents and earn UFC contracts. 

Austin Vanderford is a seasoned American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. Born on March 21, 1990, in Santa Rosa, California, Austin has built a name for himself both in the cage and on the wrestling mat. He is also known for his marriage to fellow MMA fighter Paige VanZant, making them one of MMA’s most recognized power couples.

Before stepping into the MMA spotlight, Austin made his mark in collegiate wrestling. He competed for Southern Oregon University, where he captured the 2012 NAIA National Championship at 184 lbs.

Career Highlights:

• Professional Debut: 2017

• Notable Victories: Defeated UFC veteran Adam Fugitt

• High-Profile Opponent: Faced former UFC fighter and champion Gegard Mousasi

• Amateur Record: 4-0, including a win over Eric McConico

• Professional Record: 13-2

• Training Camp: Proud member of American Top Team

With a strong wrestling foundation, disciplined training, and relentless drive, Austin Vanderford continues to rise in the competitive world of the UFC.

Nick Maximov made an impressive entrance into the professional MMA scene with a first-round TKO victory over Nick Piecuch at KOTC: Terminal Velocity. He followed that up with a second-round kimura submission against Bruno Casillas at Hard Fought Championships.

 

Continuing his winning streak, Maximov secured another first-round TKO over William Hope at Iron Pit Promotions' High Desert Brawl 14, and then notched a rear-naked choke finish in the opening round at KOTC: Return to Order.

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At LFA 91, Maximov faced Johnny James Jr., earning a second-round submission via rear-naked choke. He was later scheduled to compete at Dana White’s Contender Series 36 in a Light Heavyweight bout against Matheus Scheffel. When the matchup shifted due to opponent changes, Maximov instead fought at Heavyweight against Oscar Cota, claiming a unanimous decision victory. Despite the win, he was not awarded a UFC contract at that time.

Eric McConico is a 34-year-old American mixed martial artist with a professional record of 9 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. Known for his finishing power, McConico has secured 4 victories by knockout and 3 by submission. A proud alumnus of HFC, he currently ranks #5 in the North American Light Heavyweight Division.

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McConico launched his MMA journey with a 3-2 amateur record, earning three championship belts in regional promotions before turning pro. Throughout his career, he has competed in top-tier organizations such as LFA, BFL, and Tuff-N-Uff, and trains out of the respected MMA Lab.

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On February 22, 2025, McConico made his UFC debut on short notice, stepping in to face Nursultan Ruziboev. He showed grit and determination before falling via TKO in the second round. Outside the cage, McConico is a dedicated family man. He is married with five children and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.