Featherweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Julian Erosa
31Wins-13Losses
Age
35
Height
6'1"
Weight
145 lbs
Reach
74.5"
Avg Fight Time
07:59
Gym
Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV
UFC Record
9-8(17 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 4 Sub 3 Dec
Losses By
6 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 4R3 5
Last 5
LLWWW
Finish Rate
84%
Bonuses
2
Style
Striker
Location
Yakima, United States
Next Fight2026-03-28
LD
vs Lerryan Douglas
Fight History
LOSS
LD
vs Lerryan Douglas
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer· 2026-03-28
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 3:33
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:33
LOSS
MC
vs Melquizael Costa
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales· 2025-05-17
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DE
vs Darren Elkins
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes· 2025-04-12
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:15
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:15
WIN
CR
vs Christian Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez· 2024-07-13
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Guard
R1 4:49
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Guard·R1 4:49
WIN
RR
vs Ricardo Ramos
UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas· 2024-03-23
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Guard
R1 2:15
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Guard·R1 2:15
LOSS
FP
vs Fernando Padilla
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Simon· 2023-04-29
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 1:41
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:41
LOSS
AC
vs Alex Caceres
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland· 2022-12-17
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 3:04
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 3:04
WIN
HD
vs Hakeem Dawodu
UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson· 2022-09-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SP
vs Steven Peterson
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland· 2022-02-05
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
CJ
vs Charles Jourdain
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till· 2021-09-04
Submission
D'Arce Choke On Ground
R3 2:56
SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R3 2:56
LOSS
SC
vs SeungWoo Choi
UFC Fight Night: Jung vs. Ige· 2021-06-19
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:37
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:37
WIN
NL
vs Nate Landwehr
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis· 2021-02-20
KO/TKO
Flying Knee Head
R1 0:56
KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R1 0:56
WIN
SW
vs Sean Woodson
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker· 2020-06-27
Submission
D'Arce Choke On Ground
R3 2:44
SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R3 2:44
LOSS
JA
vs Julio Arce
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Lee· 2019-05-18
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R3 1:49
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R3 1:49
LOSS
GD
vs Grant Dawson
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Dos Santos· 2019-03-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DS
vs Devonte Smith
UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodriguez· 2018-11-10
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 0:46
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:46
LOSS
TI
vs Teruto Ishihara
UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· 2016-03-05
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 0:34
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:34
WIN
MW
vs Marcin Wrzosek
The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale· 2015-12-11
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
6.2/min
Grappling
1.78 TD
Defense
49%
⚖️Julian adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 49% striking and 44% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
01
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
23 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+77% vs div avg
78%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
70%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
65%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
48%
⭐Other
Damage Events
48%
Uppercuts
39%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (78%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (148%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 309% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
02
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
33% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
67% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
KO/TKO
#12
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 4 total finishes)
Other
Submission
#14
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (2x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (4x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🔒📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
03
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (6.2) and Strike Acc% (49%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (29/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 84% of wins end in finish (12 KO + 14 subs).04
Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
Division Rank#24 of 47
0%100%
Striking Defense
49%
Average
Division Rank#37 of 47
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
44% acc78%
Clinch
70% acc16%
Ground
84% acc6%
Striking Differential-0.06/min
6.21 landed/min6.27 absorbed/min
6.21
Landed/Min
6.27
Absorbed/Min
0.21
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed892
Sig. Strikes Attempted1835
Key Insights
Julian is a distance-first striker, with 78% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 66% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 78% of output at range with 44% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 6.0 strikes/min engagement.
05
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#15 of 47
0%100%
TD Defense
62%
Above Avg
Division Rank#31 of 47
0%100%
TD Success Rate
8%
Landed
3
Defended
36
Total
39
1.78
TD / 15min
0.73
Sub / 15min
3
TD Landed
39
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
34
Landed
78
Attempted
44%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
7 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
57%
R2
0%
R3
43%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.78/15min.
14 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
06
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,784
1.09
Ratio
Absorbed
1,642
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
4/16
KD Recovery
37.5%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
36.8
High
Strikes/Min
6.0
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
98%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (36.8) - maintains relentless pace.
07
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 18 fights
R1 Control
0:23
R2 Control
0:44
R3 Control
1:02
R1 to Final
+17%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+5.8pp
Body
+1.8pp
Leg
-7.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-2.0pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
08
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#8
of 47
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#42
of 47
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#24
of 47
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#37
of 47
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#33
of 47
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#17
of 47
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#15
of 47
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#32
of 47
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2906
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 8
25% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights