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TUF alumni, Julian “Juicy J” Erosa lost out to Paddy Pimblett on Cage Warriors: Unplugged via unanimous decision on November 12th, live from the BT Sports studio.

Social Media, as well as MMA media, seemed to believe that Erosa had done enough to warrant a victory over Pimblett, which would have caused a huge upset in the MMA world and to the rise of “Paddy the Baddy”.

Darren from WHOA! caught up with Julian Erosa after he landed back in the United States of America.

Have you caught up with the fight again? How did you score it?

Yeah, I watched the fight again and I thought it was closer but for sure I had myself winning three rounds, possibly even four of the five rounds.

What were your thoughts on Pimblett before coming over to the UK? Did you prepare any differently?

I didn’t know who he was before but I watched a few of his fights and didn’t feel I’d need to prepare any differently. I thought my style was a good match up for Paddy so I just continued to train the same way.

How did Paddy rank in comparison to the fighters you competed against on TUF?

He was tough, but not UFC calibre like everyone thinks he is. I don’t think he has fought that type of competition yet.

Did you think you should have finished the fight in the fourth round?

Yes, I think I could have finished it. I think it was actually my downfall and going by the decision it showed I obviously needed it!

Have you spoken to Cage Warriors about a rematch with Paddy in Liverpool?

I want the rematch, everyone knows that so it’s up to Paddy and Cage Warriors. Paddy told me personally that he would have a rematch which I think would make the card in Liverpool huge!

You said the judges scored it for the hometown guy, do you think you would have the same problem again?

I fully believe it was a hometown decision and I still would have that problem if I let it go to the judges, but I will not let that happen again! I will get the finish next time!

A lot of people didn’t rate your chances against Pimblett. Do you think that you’ve proven a lot of people wrong, given your performance?

I think I showed how regular Paddy is. Everyone thought he was some crazy good new Conor McGregor but he’s average! I think everyone believes I am on the same level as the best in the world!

What is next for Juicy J?

What’s next!?! – The rematch!