Submit your questions to the show!Julian Erosa joins Eric and Randy to talk about his journey through the fight game. A 42-fight veteran who's been cut and resigned to the UFC three times, Erosa talks about resilience, perseverance and the mental toughness needed to be a fighter. He also discusses his Paddy Pimblett fight, why Bryce Mitchell makes sense next + more! #MMA #UFC #PaddyPimblett #BryceMitchell Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 50% bonus match on your first deposit!- Follow 'Verse Us' on all social media @VSUSPod - Subscribe to 'Verse Us' on Youtube- Listen to 'Verse Us' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts- Follow Eric Nicksick on all social media @Eric_XCMMA - Follow Julian Erosa on Instagram @julian_erosa- Follow Randy Faehnrich on all social media @RandallAnthony_*timestamps*0:00:00 Intro0:01:14 Guest Intro0:01:36 How is it going into a 3 fight win0:02:14 What has changed in Julian0:03:46 Having a kid took pressure off of Julian0:06:29 Was Julian surprised during the Darren Elkins fight0:08:46 Julian’s not wanting to go for the guillotine choke0:10:19 Who does Julian want to fight next0:13:26 Fighting international versus domestically0:14:07 Julian’s upbringing and being a 42 fight vet0:16:46 How was it being on TUF with Conor McGregor and Urijah Faber0:19:07 Who did Julian click with the most on the show0:19:55 Dana White bring Artem Lobov back to TUF0:21:16 Julian getting into an argument with another competitor0:22:41 Julian always having a positive outlook in life0:23:21 How did the other fighters treat Artem at the house0:25:31 Julian getting his shot after losing TUF0:26:53 When did Julian move to Vegas0:27:10 Julian getting robbed fighting Paddy Pimblett0:30:21 Thoughts on Paddy’s fight against Chandler0:32:36 Julian seeing Elkins punches coming0:33:24 Julian was surprised when he dropped Elkins0:34:05 All the fighters at XC working together fight week0:34:46 Julian no longer having the “Go with the flow” mentality0:35:31 Julian and Dan Ige working together at the gym0:36:26 Having a good time during UFC 314 fight week0:38:08 The dynamic at the gym is beautiful0:40:42 Dan Ige wanting to fight Pitbull next0:41:47 What brought Julian to Vegas0:43:46 Julian training with Robert folis0:44:46 Julians fights leading up to fighting on the contender series0:46:26 Julian not getting picked up during Contender after a knock out0:48:04 Julian still being in good spirits after his 0-3 stint with the UFC0:49:54 Fighting during Covid and how Julian got resigned0:50:23 Julian riding his bike to get to the gym0:51:42 Julian staying ready during covid waiting for a call from the UFC0:55:13 Being at home drinking beer and eat Taco Bell when he got the call0:57:43 Almost quitting and moving back to Washington before getting the fight0:59:46 Julian making $100k cause Steve Peterson missed weight 1:04:48 Peterson’s manager asking Julian to give him some of the bonus money1:07:17 Julian and ponnie riding E-bikes and playing pranks1:08:53 Joking around at the gym 1:09:42 Was there ever any doubt training at XC1:14:45 How close did Julian come to quitting1:17:48 Always looking for the next win1:18:48 XC is on fire with fighters and wins1:19:13 Julian vs Bryce Mitchell will be a fun fight1:24:13 Fighting teammates and friends1:25:53 Julian being focused and clear during the Elkins fight1:28:33 Possible next opponents for Julian1:30:07 UFC Garyy vs Pratas fight breakdown1:32:30 Closing the show