Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Julian Erosa

How Julian Erosa built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Julian Erosa is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former CageSport Featherweight and Lightweight Champion, showcasing his skills across multiple weight classes. Erosa's career highlights his accomplishments in both the UFC and the CageSport promotions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Began professional MMA career

In 2010, Julian Erosa started his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career after an amateur record of 10–0. He competed primarily in the Pacific Northwest, mainly in the CageSport promotion.

April 28, 2012: Won CageSport Featherweight Championship

On April 28, 2012, Julian Erosa faced Ryan Mulvihill in a rematch at CageSport 19 for the vacant CageSport Featherweight Championship and won the title.

December 1, 2012: Lost CageSport Featherweight Championship

On December 1, 2012, Julian Erosa was unable to defend his CageSport Featherweight title in a match against Drew Brokenshire at CageSport 22.

December 13, 2014: Won CageSport Lightweight Championship

On December 13, 2014, Erosa faced Harrison Bevens at SFL America 2 for the vacant CageSport Lightweight Championship and won via knockout, claiming the title.

February 21, 2015: Became Simultaneous Two-Division Champion

On February 21, 2015, Julian Erosa faced Drew Brokenshire in a rematch at SFL America 3 for the vacant CageSport Featherweight Championship. He avenged his previous loss and became a simultaneous two-division champion via third-round submission.

December 11, 2015: UFC Promotional Debut

On December 11, 2015, Julian Erosa made his UFC debut against Marcin Wrzosek at The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale. Erosa won the fight via split decision.

March 5, 2016: Loss at UFC 196 and Release

On March 5, 2016, Julian Erosa faced Teruto Ishihara at UFC 196 and lost the fight via second-round knockout. He was subsequently released from the promotion.

March 9, 2019: Loss at UFC Fight Night and Release

On March 9, 2019, Julian Erosa faced Grant Dawson at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was briefly released from the promotion.

May 18, 2019: Loss at UFC Fight Night 151 and Second Release

On May 18, 2019, Julian Erosa faced Julio Arce at UFC Fight Night 151, despite being released after his previous loss. He lost the fight via knockout in the third round and was released once again.

February 20, 2021: Victory at UFC Fight Night

On February 20, 2021, Julian Erosa faced Nate Landwehr at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis. He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.

June 19, 2021: Loss at UFC on ESPN 25

On June 19, 2021, Julian Erosa faced Seung Woo Choi at UFC on ESPN 25. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

September 4, 2021: Victory at UFC Fight Night 191

On September 4, 2021, Julian Erosa replaced Lerone Murphy on short notice and faced Charles Jourdain at UFC Fight Night 191. He won the fight via a submission in round three.

February 5, 2022: Victory Against Steven Peterson at UFC Fight Night 200

On February 5, 2022, Julian Erosa faced Steven Peterson at UFC Fight Night 200, where Peterson missed weight and was fined. Erosa won the fight via split decision, earning the Fight of the Night award and also Peterson's bonus.

September 10, 2022: Victory Against Hakeem Dawodu at UFC 279

On September 10, 2022, Julian Erosa faced Hakeem Dawodu at UFC 279. Dawodu missed weight and was fined. Erosa won the fight via unanimous decision.

December 17, 2022: Loss Against Alex Caceres at UFC Fight Night 216

On December 17, 2022, Julian Erosa faced Alex Caceres at UFC Fight Night 216. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.

April 29, 2023: Loss Against Fernando Padilla at UFC on ESPN

On April 29, 2023, Julian Erosa faced Fernando Padilla at UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.

March 23, 2024: Victory Against Ricardo Ramos at UFC on ESPN 53

On March 23, 2024, Julian Erosa faced Ricardo Ramos at UFC on ESPN 53. He won the fight with a guillotine choke submission in the first round.

July 13, 2024: Victory Against Christian Rodriguez at UFC on ESPN 59

On July 13, 2024, Julian Erosa faced Christian Rodriguez at UFC on ESPN 59. He won the fight again by a guillotine choke submission in the first round.