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Julian Erosa Ends UFC Career With First-Round Knockout
Julian Erosa retired from UFC competition after his final fight at UFC Vegas 123.
The featherweight veteran faced Jeong Yeong Lee at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
Erosa knocked Lee out in about 90 seconds, despite being rocked early in the bout.
Erosa had announced his retirement before the fight and said he would help with his mother’s business.
He said he felt he could fight again but that it was time to stop.
Erosa is also known for a 2016 Cage Warriors fight against Paddy Pimblett, which Pimblett won by judges’ decision.
His UFC career ends with a knockout win.
Julian Erosa ended his UFC career with a first-round knockout of Jeong Yeong Lee at UFC Vegas 123.
The fight lasted about a minute and a half, and Erosa recovered after being rocked early.
Erosa had announced his retirement before the bout.
After the fight, he said he felt he could fight the next day but that it was enough at his age.
He said he planned to help his mother’s business.
- Who
- Julian Erosa and Jeong Yeong Lee.
- What
- Erosa knocked Lee out in the first round of his final fight before retiring.
- When
- Halloween night; the article was published on 2026-10-31.
- Where
- The Meta Apex, at UFC Vegas 123.
- Why
- Erosa had announced his retirement before the bout and said he would help his mother’s business.
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Erosa had announced his retirement and said he would help his mother’s business.
Erosa was rocked early, then landed a right hand that knocked Lee unconscious.
Erosa said he felt he could fight the next day but that it was enough at his age.
- Opponent
- Jeong Yeong Lee
- Event
- UFC Vegas 123
- Venue
- Meta Apex
- Fight duration
- About a minute and a half
- Career milestone
- Erosa’s 45th fight
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