Erosa Reveals Retirement Plans After UFC Vegas 123 Finish

Julian Erosa opened up about his retirement plans after scoring a first-round TKO over Jeong Yeong Lee at UFC Vegas 123.

The featherweight appeared on the latest Just Scrap Radio episode, where he discussed the quick finish that served as his final Octagon appearance, according to BJPenn.com. Erosa addressed a controversial moment when Lee landed a punch immediately after touching gloves, then broke down the sequence that led to his stoppage victory and performance bonus.

Durden Discusses Flyweight Win After Job Pressure

The podcast also featured UFC flyweight Cody Durden, who reflected on his Vegas 123 victory over Ode Osbourne. Durden told host Cole Shelton he felt the weight of potentially fighting for his roster spot heading into the bout. He explained his decision to lean heavily on wrestling throughout the contest and questioned whether Osbourne would submit to the twister attempt.

Durden outlined his goals for the remainder of 2026 and shared thoughts on the current flyweight landscape. The 125-pounder has stayed active this year with multiple appearances.

Erosa confirmed the Lee bout marked his final fight and discussed what comes next in life outside competition. The veteran collected both a finish and a bonus check in his sendoff performance. Just Scrap Radio releases new episodes every Tuesday on BJPenn.com.

Reported via:

• BJPenn — Just Scrap Radio Ep. 233 with Julian Erosa and Cody Durden