Julian Erosa

Julian Ricardo Dulican Erosa (born July 31, 1989)[4] is an American mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Erosa is also a former CageSport Featherweight and Lightweight Champion.[5]

Julian Erosa
BornJulian Ricardo Dulican Erosa
(1989-07-31) July 31, 1989
Seattle, Washington[1]
Other namesJuicy J
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionFeatherweight (formerly)
Lightweight
Reach74.5 in (189 cm)
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
TeamYakima MMA (2008–2017)[2]
Xtreme Couture (2017–present)[3]
10th Planet Las Vegas (2017–present)[3]
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total32
Wins24
By knockout10
By submission11
By decision3
Losses8
By knockout4
By decision4
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

The son of Ricardo and Debbie Erosa, Julian was born in Seattle, Washington but moved to Yakima growing up.[1][6] Julian has a younger brother, Ricky. Growing up Julian was an avid skateboarder and snowboarder.[3] During his skateboarding years, he frequently got into fights and eventually drifted into mixed martial arts in his late teens.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After going 10–0 as an amateur, Erosa began his professional mixed martial arts career in 2010.[7] He fought primarily in the Pacific Northwest region, mostly in the CageSport promotion. After racking up 7–0 record, he faced Ryan Mulvihill in a rematch for the vacant CageSport Featherweight Championship at CageSport 19 on April 28, 2012.[5] He won the title but was not able to defend it in a match against Drew Brokenshire at CageSport 22 on December 1, 2012.[8]

After losing the title, Erosa went 3–1 before receiving a title shot for the vacant CageSport (in a prevailing collaboration with Super Fight League) Lightweight Championship. He faced Harrison Bevens at SFL America 2 on December 13, 2014 and claimed the title via knockout. Subsequently, he was pitted against Drew Brokenshire in a rematch for the vacant CageSport Featherweight Championship at SFL America 3 on February 21, 2015. He avenged the previous loss and became simultaneous two-division champion via third-round submission.[9]

The Ultimate Fighter

Erosa was then picked to be a part of The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber, in which he advanced from the preliminary fights by defeating Jason Soares via unanimous decision.[10]

In the elimination round, Erosa faced Mehdi Baghdad. Erosa won the fight via majority decision, advancing into quarter-finals where he took on Abner Lloveras. Erosa advanced to the semi-finals via a split decision victory.[11]

In the semi-finals Erosa met the season's would-be runner-up Artem Lobov. He was eliminated from the tournament via first-round knockout loss.[12]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Despite being eliminated from the tournament, Erosa signed a contract with the UFC and made his promotional debut against fellow The Ultimate Fighter alumni Marcin Wrzosek at The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale on December 11, 2015. Erosa won the fight via split decision.[13]

He would then face Teruto Ishihara at UFC 196 on March 5, 2016. Erosa lost the fight via second-round knockout and was subsequently released from the promotion.[14]

Return to Cagesport and Other Organizations

After his release from the UFC, went on to fight at a variety of organizations, including Prime Fighting, where he would win the Featherweight title with a TKO win over Austing Springer, as well as losing to Paddy Pimblett in the Cage Warriors Featherweight title fight, in a somewhat controversial unanimous decision.[15] He would then return to Cage Sports, where he would win back the Lightweight title and defend it again against Justin Harrington,[16] before losing it in a TKO loss to Bobby McIntyre.[17] He would have a one fight stint GKO, winning his only fight by TKO, before returning to Cagesports and winning back the Lightweight title against Bryan Nuro, in a unanimous decision.[18] He would fight on Dana White's Contender Series 11, and although he won the fight against Jamall Emmers by knockout, he was not offered a UFC contract.[19]

Return to UFC

Although he did not earn a direct contract after his DWCS fight, he was signed to fight against fellow DWCS alumni Devonte Smith at UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez.[20] He lost the fight knockout in round one.[21]

His next fight was on March 9, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos against Grant Dawson.[22] He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was briefly released from the promotion.[23]

He was offered a quick return to face Julio Arce on May 18, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 151, despite being released from the promotion after the previous loss.[1][24] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round and was released once again.[25][26]

After the release, Erosa picked up one win in his native CageSport and was brought back as a late replacement for Kyle Nelson, who had visa issues, against Sean Woodson at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker.[27] He won the fight via D'arce choke in the third round.[28] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[29]

Erosa is scheduled to face Nate Landwehr on February 20, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis.[30]

Personal life

Erosa has been married to Alaina Evans since mid-2016.[31] He is non-religious.[3]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts
  • CageSport
    • CageSport Featherweight Champion (two times)
    • CageSport Lightweight Champion (three times)[16][18]
      • One title defense
  • Prime Fighting
    • Prime Fighting Featherweight Champion (one time)

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
32 matches 24 wins 8 losses
By knockout 10 4
By submission 11 0
By decision 3 4
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 24–8 Sean Woodson Submission (D'arce choke) UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker June 27, 2020 3 2:44 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (150lbs) bout. Performance of the Night.
Win 23–8 AJ Bryant Submission (bulldog choke) CageSport 60 February 22, 2020 1 4:43 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Loss 22–8 Julio Arce KO (head kick) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee May 18, 2019 3 1:49 Rochester, New York, United States
Loss 22–7 Grant Dawson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos March 9, 2019 3 5:00 Wichita, Kansas, United States
Loss 22–6 Devonte Smith KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez November 10, 2018 1 0:46 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win 22–5 Jamall Emmers KO (head kick and punches) Dana White's Contender Series 11 June 26, 2018 2 1:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 21–5 Bryan Nuro Decision (unanimous) CS - CageSport 48 December 16, 2017 5 5:00 Tacoma, Washington, United States Won the CageSport Lightweight Championship.
Win 20–5 Erick Sánchez TKO (punches) GKO 11 - Global Knockout 11 November 4, 2017 3 4:32 Jackson, California, United States
Loss 19–5 Bobby McIntyre TKO (punches) CS - CageSport 46 July 15, 2017 1 3:58 Tacoma, Washington, United States Lost the CageSport Lightweight Championship.
Win 19–4 Justin Harrington KO (knees and punches) CS - CageSport 45 April 22, 2017 1 4:09 Tacoma, Washington, United States Defended the CageSport Lightweight Championship.
Win 18–4 Justin Harrington Submission (triangle choke) CS - CageSport 44 February 25, 2017 1 2:23 Tacoma, Washington, United States Won the CageSport Lightweight Championship.
Loss 17–4 Paddy Pimblett Decision (unanimous) Cage Warriors: Unplugged November 12, 2016 5 5:00 London, England For the Cage Warriors Featherweight Championship.
Win 17–3 Austing Springer TKO (punches) Prime Fighting 8 - Springer vs. Erosa October 8, 2016 2 3:15 Ridgefield, Washington, United States Won the Prime Fighting Featherweight Championship.
Win 16–3 Daniel Swain TKO (doctor stoppage) KOTC - Battle Zone May 19, 2016 2 5:00 Worley, Idaho, United States
Loss 15–3 Teruto Ishihara KO (punches) UFC 196 March 5, 2016 2 0:34 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 15–2 Marcin Wrzosek Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale December 11, 2015 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 14–2 Drew Brokenshire Submission (brabo choke) SFL 37 - SFL America 3 February 21, 2015 3 4:35 Tacoma, Washington, United States Won the vacant CageSport (SFL USA) Featherweight Championship.
Win 13–2 Harrison Bevens KO (knee) SFL 36 - SFL America 2 December 13, 2014 2 2:10 Tacoma, Washington, United States Won the vacant CageSport (SFL USA) Lightweight Championship.
Win 12–2 Ryan Mulvihill Submission (triangle choke) KOTC - Seek and Destroy February 8, 2014 2 4:19 Worley, Idaho, United States
Win 11–2 Mike Joy TKO (punches) CS - CageSport 29 February 8, 2014 2 2:28 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Loss 10–2 Lee Morrison Decision (unanimous) CS - CageSport 25 July 6, 2013 3 5:00 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win 10–1 Jason Gybels Submission (triangle choke) CS - CageSport 24 April 27, 2013 2 3:49 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Loss 9–1 Drew Brokenshire Decision (unanimous) CS - CageSport 22 December 1, 2012 5 5:00 Fife, Washington, United States Lost the CageSport Featherweight Championship.
Win 9–0 Jason Gybels KO (punch) CS - CageSport 21 September 29, 2012 1 4:36 Fife, Washington, United States Lightweight bout.
Win 8–0 Ryan Mulvihill Submission (armbar) CS - CageSport 19 April 28, 2012 4 1:48 Tacoma, Washington, United States Won the CageSport Featherweight Championship.
Win 7–0 Jerome Jones Submission (armbar) CS - CageSport 18 February 25, 2012 2 4:30 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win 6–0 Matt Coble Submission (rear-naked choke) CS - CageSport 17 December 3, 2011 3 3:31 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win 5–0 Ernesto Toscano Decision (unanimous) CS - CageSport 16 October 1, 2011 3 5:00 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win 4–0 John Martinez TKO (punches) LOTC - Lords of the Cage June 10, 2011 3 3:24 Yakima, Washington, United States
Win 3–0 Ryan Mulvihill Submission (brabo choke) CS - CageSport 14 April 23, 2011 2 1:23 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win 2–0 Omar Avelar Submission (armbar) CS - CageSport 13 February 19, 2011 2 2:32 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win 1–0 Angel Diaz KO (punches) CS - CageSport 12 October 2, 2010 1 2:16 Tacoma, Washington, United States

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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 3–1 Artem Lobov TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs Team Faber December 9, 2015 1 1:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 22 Semifinal.
Win 3–0 Abner Lloveras Decision (split) December 2, 2015 2 5:00 TUF 22 Quarterfinal.
Win 2–0 Mehdi Baghdad Decision (majority) October 21, 2015 2 5:00 TUF 22 Elimination Round.
Win 1–0 Jason Soares Decision (unanimous) September 9, 2015 2 5:00 TUF 22 preliminary fight.

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See also

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