JULIAN EROSA

Julian Erosa represents the United States in the featherweight division of the UFC. He sharpened his abilities at Xtreme Couture and 10th Planet Las Vegas while utilizing a southpaw stance. Before joining the premier promotion, he claimed featherweight and lightweight titles in CageSport. Throughout his professional journey, he has demonstrated a consistent ability to secure finishes through both striking and grappling. His resume features high-profile victories against competitors like Ricardo Ramos, Christian Rodriguez, and Darren Elkins.

Entering the matchup with a career record of 31-13, Erosa has experienced mixed outcomes in his most recent cage appearances. He secured three consecutive victories between March 2024 and April 2025 but struggled in his subsequent outings. He dropped a unanimous decision to Melquizael Costa last year, followed by a knockout loss against Lerryan Douglas in March 2026.