Julian Erosa beat Christian Rodriguez with a first-round submission Saturday on the primary card at UFC on ESPN 59 at Ball Enviornment in Denver.

Have a look contained in the struggle with Erosa, who picked up his second straight first-round guillotine choke win in 2024.

Julian Erosa def. Christian Rodriguez

Jul 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Julian Erosa (purple gloves) fights Christian Rodriguez (blue gloves) throughout UFC Struggle Night time at Ball Enviornment. Necessary Credit score: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports activities

Consequence: Julian Erosa def. Christian Rodriguez through submission (guillotine choke) – Spherical 1, 4:49
Up to date information: Erosa (30-12 MMA, 8-7 UFC), Rodriguez (11-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC)
Key stats: Erosa has gained seven of 10 fights in his third stint within the UFC.

Erosa on the struggle’s key second

Jul 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Julian Erosa (purple gloves) fights Christian Rodriguez (blue gloves) throughout UFC Struggle Night time at Ball Enviornment. Necessary Credit score: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports activities

“Christian’s technically, in my thoughts, a (1)35er, and I’m not the strongest man at featherweight. I’m a giant man, and I knew I might get him down if I wished to. I simply wished to see his putting, and I prefer to put a present on for the followers.”

Erosa on slugging it out early

Jul 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Julian Erosa (purple gloves) fights Christian Rodriguez (blue gloves) throughout UFC Struggle Night time at Ball Enviornment. Necessary Credit score: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports activities

“We have now a recreation plan, and the sport plan wasn’t essentially to brawl too early on. However I really like that. You know the way it’s … There’s one thing about it. It’s an acquired style, and I simply like to bang.”

Erosa on what he desires subsequent

Jul 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Julian Erosa (purple gloves) celebrates after submitting Christian Rodriguez (blue gloves) throughout UFC Struggle Night time at Ball Enviornment. Necessary Credit score: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports activities

“I need to get not less than another struggle, if not two extra, earlier than the tip of the 12 months. I simply need to keep busy and lively. … I want to struggle each three or 4 months, particularly if I’m wholesome.”

To listen to extra from Erosa, take a look at the video of the complete post-fight interview above.

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