Erosa Ends Career With 91-Second Knockout
The finish at the Meta Apex capped a 32-14 MMA career that began in Tacoma in 2010.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Mixed Martial Arts
Las Vegas fight fans watching UFC Vegas 123 at the Meta Apex saw Julian Erosa close his career with a first-round knockout of JeongYeong Lee. The win came in 91 seconds, shortly after Erosa announced his retirement on social media.
Why it matters
Erosa leaves the sport with a 10-9 UFC record and a 32-14 overall MMA record, a long run that began in Tacoma in 2010. For a valley crowd that follows the Apex card, the finish is a fitting close to a veteran's career.
The finish took 91 seconds, the second-fastest knockout of Erosa's 19-bout UFC run and the fourth-fastest of his career. He retires with a 10-9 UFC mark and a 32-14 overall record that began in October 2010.
The players
Julian Erosa
Veteran fighter who finished his career with a first-round knockout of JeongYeong Lee at UFC Vegas 123.
JeongYeong Lee
South Korean fighter knocked out by Erosa in 91 seconds at UFC Vegas 123.
The details
Erosa landed a first-round strike that dropped Lee at UFC Vegas 123 on Saturday night at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Erosa had already told fans on social media that he was stepping away from fighting before the bout. The win was his quickest finish since February 20, 2021.
Timeline
October 2010: Erosa makes his MMA debut at CageSport 12 at Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma.
February 20, 2021: Erosa's previous quickest knockout.
Saturday, October 31, 2026: Erosa knocks out Lee at UFC Vegas 123 at the Meta Apex.
Beyond the Strip
Erosa's 91-second finish ranks second among his 19 UFC bouts, behind only his February 20, 2021 knockout. It caps a career that stretches from a Tacoma debut in 2010 to a main-event-week card at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
If you were planning to catch UFC action at the Meta Apex, this finish closes one of the valley's longtime fighters' chapters. Check the venue calendar for upcoming cards.
The takeaway
Erosa's career ends on a quick finish, a reminder that even late-career fighters can still produce a decisive result. Watch the Meta Apex schedule for the next UFC card in town.
Further reading
For more on the local card scene, see Mixed Martial Arts coverage across the valley.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Yakima Herald-Republic.
