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Julian Erosa announces retirement fight ahead of UFC Vegas 123 – ‘Fighting used to be my life’

UFC featherweight veteran Julian Erosa, known as "Juicy J," will step into the Octagon for the final time this coming Saturday, October 31, 2026, on the UFC Vegas 123 preliminary card. He is set to face Jeong Yeong Lee in a matchup that will serve as his retirement fight.

Erosa, 37, is looking to exit the sport as healthy as possible. Following a recent first-round KO loss to Lerryan Douglas in March, Erosa's last few years have beened by a following a four-fight winning streak that included victories over Melquizael Costa, Melquizael Costa, and Darren Elkins, Christian Rodriguez, and Ricardo Ramos.

He plans to move his family from Nevada to Washington state to focus on his business and family life.

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