Julian Erosa Biography: Son, Wife, Awards, Ethnicity, Siblings, Net Worth, Age, Parents, Height

Julian Erosa, born Julian Ricardo Dulican Erosa on July 31, 1989, in Seattle, Washington, is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s featherweight division.

Known by his nickname “Juicy J,” he gained recognition through The Ultimate Fighter and has delivered memorable performances in the octagon.

Profile

• Full Name: Julian Ricardo Dulican Erosa
• Stage Name: “Juicy J”
• Born: July 31, 1989
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Professional Mixed Martial Artist
• Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
• Parent(s): Ricardo Erosa (father), Debbie Erosa (mother)
• Siblings: Ricky Erosa
• Spouse: Alaina Erosa
• Children: AJ Erosa
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: ~$3 million

Early Life and Education

Julian was born in Seattle, Washington, on July 31, 1989, but was raised primarily in Yakima, Washington. He. He is 35 years old. Born to Ricardo and Debbie, and younger brother Ricky. He is of white ethnicity and practices Christianity.

He attended Eisenhower High School and later studied accounting for a period at Central Washington University, following in his mother’s academic footsteps, before dropping out to pursue a career in MMA.

Career

Julian “Juicy J” Erosa began training seriously in MMA during his teens and turned professional in 2010. He achieved early success in regional promotions, such as CageSport, winning both the featherweight and lightweight titles. In 2015, he joined The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber, advancing to the semifinals before being knocked out by Artem Lobov.

He debuted in the UFC at the end of 2015, defeating Marcin Wrzosek. Despite a setback loss to Teruto Ishihara at UFC 196 that led to his release, he persevered, returned via the Contender Series in 2018, and rebuilt his career, transitioning from the regional circuit to another UFC stint.

Since then, Erosa has delivered memorable performances, earning Performance of the Night bonuses and Fight of the Night honours—such as his thrilling split-decision victory over Steven Peterson in 2022. His record includes a mix of knockouts, submissions, and decisions, with 12 KO/TKO wins, 14 wins by submission, and five decision wins.

Over his career, he’s competed primarily in the UFC featherweight division, most recently posting a win by TKO over Darren Elkins at UFC 314 (April 2025), followed by a unanimous decision loss to Melquizael Costa in May 2025

Awards and Nominations

• Performance of the Night: for his submission over Sean Woodson
• Fight of the Night: vs. Steven Peterson
• Multiple UFC performance bonuses across his second UFC spell

Social Media

• Instagram: @julian_erosa

Personal Life

American mixed martial artist Julian Erosa has been married to Alaina Erosa since mid-2016, and they welcomed a son, AJ, on March 15, 2024. There is no information about any of his previous romantic relationships.

Regarding his height, Julian Erosa stands at approximately 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm). He’s known for balancing fatherhood with his focus on the UFC.

Net Worth

Julian Erosa’s net worth is estimated at $3 million, derived primarily from UFC fight purses, including base pay (~$16K–$50K+ per fight), performance bonuses, and disclosed career earnings over $260,000.

Additional income comes from sponsorships, appearance fees, and occasional media engagements.