Julian Erosa prepares for retirement fight at UFC Vegas 123

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Julian Erosa prepares for retirement fight at UFC Vegas 123
Summary

Julian Erosa will compete in his final MMA bout against Jeong Yeong Lee at UFC Vegas 123 on October 31, 2026. The 37-year-old Erosa announced that this will be his retirement fight, a decision he made to avoid the temptation of continuing after a victory. He enters this contest after a knockout loss to Lerryan Douglas in March and has a record of four previous wins before that setback. Erosa plans to prioritize family and business opportunities following his retirement.

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  • •Erosa's final fight is scheduled for October 31, 2026.
  • •He aims to retire regardless of the fight outcome.
  • •Erosa suffered a loss in his most recent match against Lerryan Douglas.
  • •He has a history of competing in the UFC since 2010.
  • •Plans to focus on family and business post-retirement.
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  • 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Julian Erosa announces retirement fight ahead of UFC Vegas 123 – ‘Fighting used to be my life’
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One last fight for “Juicy J.” Longtime Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight veteran Julian Erosa will make his final walk to the Octagon this weekend (Sat., Oct. 31, 2026) when he battles Jeong Yeong Lee on the UFC Vegas 123 preliminary card from inside Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. Recently, Erosa, 37, quietly revealed […]

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