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Julian Erosa Explains Retiring From UFC

Long-time UFC featherweight fan favorite Julian Erosa explained why he made the decision to retire from mixed martial arts.Erosa laid down his gloves in the center of the Octagon following his first-round KO win over JeongYeong Lee at UFC Vegas…

By Adam Martin · Yahoo

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 7:08 AM

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Julian Erosa explained his decision to retire from the UFC, choosing to prioritize his family.
Erosa finished his MMA career with a 91-second first-round knockout over Jeong Yeong Lee at UFC Vegas 123.
The 37-year-old featherweight veteran earned a $100,000 performance bonus for his retirement bout victory.

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Long-time UFC featherweight Julian Erosa has retired from mixed martial arts following a comeback victory at UFC Vegas 123. The 37-year-old veteran finished Jeong Yeong Lee via first-round knockout in just 91 seconds, ending his combat sports career on a high note.

Erosa entered the Octagon knowing it would be his final appearance, deciding to retire to prioritize his family. The stoppage also earned Erosa a $100,000 performance bonus at the event held at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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