Learn more about Julian Erosa's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Team Faber on TUF 22
- Pro since 2010
- Has won five of his last six
- 11 wins by KO, 12 by submission (2 Brabo, bulldog choke, 3 triangle, 3 armbar, RNC, 2 D’Arce choke)
- Six first round finishes
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (2/5/22) Erosa won a three round split decision over Steven Peterson
UFC Fight Night (9/4/21) Erosa submitted Charles Jourdain via D'Arce choke at 2:56 of the third round
UFC Fight Night (6/19/21) Erosa was stopped by Seungwoo Choi via TKO at 1:37 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (2/20/21) Erosa stopped Nate Landwehr via strikes at :56 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (6/27/20) Erosa submitted Sean Woodson via D’Arce choke at 2:44 of the third round
UFC Fight Night (5/18/19) Erosa was knocked out by Julio Arce at 1:49 of the third round
UFC Fight Night (3/9/19) Erosa lost a three round unanimous decision to Grant Dawson
UFC Fight Night (11/10/18) Erosa was knocked out by Devonte Smith at :46 of the first round
UFC 196 (3/5/16) Erosa was knocked out by Teruto Ishihara at :34 of the second round
TUF 22 Finale (12/11/15) Erosa won a three round split decision over Marcin Wrzosek
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 2
Week three (6/26/18) Erosa knocked out Jamal Emmers at 1:10 of the second round
The Ultimate Fighter, Season 22
On episode 12 (semifinals), Erosa was stopped by Artem Lobov via strikes at 1:00 of the first round
On episode 11 (quarterfinals), Erosa won a three round split decision over Abner Lloveras
On episode six, Erosa won a two round majority decision over Mehdi Baghdad
On episode one, Erosa won a two round unanimous decision over Jason Soares
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training ten years ago. I started because I became interested in the sport and fell in love with it.
What ranks and titles have you held? Super fight league 145 and 155-pound belts.
Do you have any heroes? My father
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything. This is something I have been pushing and fighting for, for a very long time. It has been my main goal to get to this stage in fighting. It’s a dream come true.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? AA in accounting
What was your job before you started fighting? College student. I was fortunate to have support from my family to help me financially so I could train full-time.
Favorite grappling technique: Triangle Choke
Favorite Striking technique: Push kicks
