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Julian Erosa Retires After 91-Second Comeback Knockout

He set a firm final-fight date to prioritize his family and long-term brain health.

Overview

  • Erosa knocked out JeongYeong Lee with a right hand and finishing strikes at 1:31 of Round 1 on Oct. 31, 2026, ending his professional MMA career in his 45th fight.
  • He announced before the bout that this would be his last fight and followed through after the win by removing his gloves, laying them in the Octagon, and celebrating with his wife and young son.
  • The UFC awarded Erosa a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus for the comeback finish, a reward widely reported across event coverage.
  • Erosa was rocked early by Lee, recovered, then stood in the pocket to land the knockout blow that forced the referee to stop the fight.
  • After 16 years as a pro and three separate UFC stints, Erosa said he will focus on family life and protecting his long-term cognitive health as he begins the next chapter in Washington.