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 | |
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Born | Julian Ricardo Dulican Erosa July 31, 1989 Seattle, Washington[1] |
Other names | Juicy J |
Nationality | American |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
Division | Featherweight (formerly) Lightweight |
Reach | 74.5 in (189 cm) |
Fighting out of | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Team | Yakima MMA (2008–2017)[2] Xtreme Couture (2017–present)[3] 10th Planet Las Vegas (2017–present)[3] |
Years active | 2010–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 32 |
Wins | 24 |
By knockout | 10 |
By submission | 11 |
By decision | 3 |
Losses | 8 |
By knockout | 4 |
By decision | 4 |
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]
Personal life
Erosa has been married to Alaina Evans since mid-2016.[30] He is non-religious.[3]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Sean Woodson[29]
- CageSport
- 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 |
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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) | CS - 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 |
Exhibition record breakdown | ||
4 matches | 3 wins | 1 loss |
By knockout | 0 | 1 |
By decision | 3 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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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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