Julian ErosaW vs. Jeong Yeong Lee
UFC Fight Night · October 31, 2026 · Meta Apex · Prelims 5:00 PM ET
The brief
- The result
- Julian Erosa by KO/TKO (punches), R1
- What kind of fight
- Veteran journeyman vs. rusty finisher
- Finish likelihood
- Medium
- The line
- Erosa +145 · Lee -175DraftKings
- The stakes
- Featherweight · Prelims
The result
Julian Erosa def. Jeong Yeong Lee — KO/TKO (punches), R1 1:31
Julian Erosa capped his announced retirement fight with a come-from-behind first-round knockout of Jeong Yeong Lee.
Erosa was dropped early by a left hook but recovered, dropped Lee with a right hand of his own, and finished him with follow-up punches at 1:31.
The win sends Erosa out on top, while Lee falls to 1-3 in the UFC.
The breakdown below was written before the fight.
The read
This is a genuine crossroads fight for both men, and recent form makes it hard to lean heavily either way.
Erosa's activity and finishing instincts give him a slight edge over a fighter who hasn't competed in more than a year, but Lee's power and submission game are live threats if he shakes off any ring rust early.
The matchup
Both featherweights arrive needing a win to arrest slides in different directions — Erosa on a two-fight losing skid, Lee off more than a year out of the cage after his last booking fell through.
Erosa's granite chin and submission threat have kept him relevant across a long UFC tenure, while Lee's balanced finishing rate gives him tools everywhere the fight goes if the layoff hasn't dulled his timing.
Tale of the tape
| 31-14 | Record | 11-3 |
| 37 | Age | 30 |
| 6'1" | Height | 5'10" |
| 74" | Reach | 73.5" |
| Southpaw | Stance | — |
| United States | Country | South Korea |
| Xtreme Couture | Team | Ssen Gym |
The numbers
Career UFC averages. Red bar = statistical edge.
The fighters
Julian Erosa 31-14
“Juicy J”
Julian 'Juicy J' Erosa is a 37-year-old American featherweight and long-tenured UFC veteran fighting out of Xtreme Couture, with 12 of his 31 career wins coming by knockout and 14 by submission. A well-traveled journeyman known for taking short-notice fights, he has dropped his last two appearances, a decision to Melquizael Costa and a first-round knockout loss to Lerryan Douglas in Seattle in March 2026. He now looks to get back in the win column against South Korea's Jeong Yeong Lee in Las Vegas.
- LLerryan Douglas · KO/TKOUFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer · March 28, 2026
- LMelquizael Costa · Decision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night · May 17, 2025
- WDarren Elkins · KO/TKOUFC 314 · April 12, 2025
Jeong Yeong Lee 11-3
“Korean Tiger”
Jeong Yeong 'Korean Tiger' Lee is a 30-year-old South Korean featherweight out of Daegu's Ssen Gym, with an 11-3 professional record built on an even mix of knockouts, submissions and decisions. He dropped his most recent appearance to Daniel Santos by decision in May 2025 and had a scheduled March 2026 meeting with Gaston Bolanos scrapped due to weight-management issues, leaving him off the Octagon for well over a year. He returns against fellow veteran Julian Erosa looking to get back on track.
- LDaniel Santos · Decision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night · May 10, 2025