UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 4:37
Performance of the Night
R2, 0:46
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:29
Performance of the Night
Denmark
R3, 5:00
Canada
Germany
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Italy
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Ukraine
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R2, 4:24
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:21
Performance of the Night
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Performance of the Night: Kevin Lee earned $50,000 for his high-profile first-round technical submission over Michael Chiesa in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Tim Boetsch took home $50,000 for stopping former champion Johny Hendricks via head kick and punches in round two.
Performance of the Night: Dominick Reyes collected $50,000 for his blistering 29-second promotional debut TKO over Joachim Christensen.
Performance of the Night: Jeremy Kimball secured $50,000 for his rapid 81-second first-round knockout over Josh Stansbury.
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night award was distributed; four individual Performance of the Night bonuses were issued instead.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $31,000 | $44,000 | $50,000 | $125,000 | |
| LOSS | $36,000 | — | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $87,000 | $67,000 | $50,000 | $224,000* | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $80,000* | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $39,000 | $39,000 | — | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $31,000 | — | — | $31,000 | |
| WIN | $39,000 | $39,000 | — | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $33,000 | $33,000 | — | $66,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | — | $23,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $18,000* | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $12,000* | |
| WIN | $19,000 | $19,000 | — | $38,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | — | $23,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Purses disclosed by the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission (OSAC). Total base and win payroll was $1,225,000. Johny Hendricks missed weight at 188 lbs and was fined 20% of his purse ($20,000), which was awarded to Tim Boetsch. Jared Gordon missed weight at 149 lbs and was fined 20% of his purse ($2,000), which went to Michel Quiñones. Figures include official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee
Future light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes made his promotional debut on short notice and demolished Joachim Christensen in just 29 seconds, capturing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Kevin Lee’s first-round victory over Michael Chiesa produced one of the most debated officiating decisions in promotional history after referee Mario Yamasaki halted the bout at 4:37 without a verbal or physical tap.
With his fourth consecutive stoppage win inside the Octagon, 24-year-old Kevin Lee cemented his rise to elite contention, earning a direct shot at the interim UFC lightweight championship against Tony Ferguson.
Tim Boetsch stopped former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks via head kick and punches, recording his 10th career stoppage victory inside the Octagon and moving into the top tier of 185-pound finishers.
UFC Fight Night 112 marked only the second time the promotion touched down in Oklahoma City (and first since UFC Fight Night 19 in 2009), drawing 7,605 fans for a live gate of $549,302.
Felice Herrig delivered a 30-26 masterclass against previously unbeaten Justine Kish, becoming one of only three active strawweights at the time to compile three consecutive wins in the division.
Justine Kish provided one of the gutsiest moments of 2017, miraculously escaping a fully flattened, locked-in rear-naked choke from Felice Herrig in round three that brought the Chesapeake Energy Arena to its feet.
In a clash of respected veterans, Dennis Siver out-struck UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn with 103 significant strikes (including 35 leg kicks) to secure his final career UFC victory via majority decision.
Clay Guida returned to the lightweight division and delivered a vintage relentless performance, landing 133 total strikes and securing his 13th career promotional victory over Erik Koch.
Light heavyweight Jeremy Kimball recorded one of the fastest finishes of the night, dropping Josh Stansbury with an overhand right and finishing him in just 1:21 of round one.
Overcoming multiple life-threatening overdoses, Jared Gordon made an emphatic UFC debut by battering Michel Quiñones with 67 significant strikes and four takedowns before sealing a second-round TKO.
Inaugural strawweight champion Carla Esparza utilized relentless wrestling to ground Maryna Moroz six times, extending her standing as the most prolific takedown artist in division history.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee take place?
UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee took place on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena (now Paycom Center) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Who won the main event between Kevin Lee and Michael Chiesa?
Kevin Lee defeated Michael Chiesa via technical submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:37 of Round 1.
Why was the finish in Kevin Lee vs. Michael Chiesa controversial?
Referee Mario Yamasaki stepped in and stopped the fight while Chiesa was defending the choke, believing Chiesa had gone unconscious. However, Chiesa immediately protested, stating he never tapped and was actively attempting to peel Lee’s hands away.
Did Michael Chiesa appeal the referee stoppage to the athletic commission?
Yes. Chiesa formally filed an appeal with the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission (OSAC) to overturn the result to a No Contest. However, on July 20, 2017, the commission ruled there was insufficient evidence to overturn the referee’s judgment call.
Who won the co-main event between Tim Boetsch and Johny Hendricks?
Tim Boetsch defeated former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks via TKO (head kick and punches) at 0:46 of Round 2 in a catchweight bout.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC Oklahoma City?
Four fighters earned $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Kevin Lee, Tim Boetsch, Dominick Reyes, and Jeremy Kimball. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
How fast was Dominick Reyes’ knockout in his UFC debut?
Dominick Reyes dispatched Danish veteran Joachim Christensen in just 29 seconds of Round 1 via punches, claiming a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the result of Dennis Siver vs. BJ Penn?
Dennis Siver defeated UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn via majority decision (28–28, 29–28, 29–27) in a three-round featherweight contest.
Did any fighters miss weight for UFC Fight Night 112?
Yes. Former champion Johny Hendricks (188 lbs) and promotional debutant Jared Gordon (149 lbs) both missed weight, each forfeiting 20% of their purse to their respective opponents, Tim Boetsch and Michel Quiñones.
What notable moment occurred during the Felice Herrig vs. Justine Kish bout?
Kish displayed legendary toughness by miraculously defending and escaping a flattened-out rear-naked choke in round three, while also gaining worldwide viral attention for accidentally losing bowel control under extreme physical exertion.
What were the official attendance and live gate figures for the event?
The event drew an official attendance of 7,605 spectators to Chesapeake Energy Arena, producing a live gate of $549,302.
How was UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee broadcast?
In the United States, the main card aired live on Fox Sports 1 (FS1), with preliminary bouts on Fox Sports 2 (FS2), and early preliminary bouts streaming on UFC Fight Pass.
Who called the fights on the broadcast commentary team?
Play-by-play announcer Jon Anik was paired with former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz at cageside, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
What fight did Kevin Lee earn following his victory over Michael Chiesa?
The victory propelled Kevin Lee straight into a headline pay-per-view bout against Tony Ferguson for the interim UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 216 in October 2017.
How did Clay Guida defeat Erik Koch?
Clay Guida dominated Erik Koch with pace and wrestling, landing multiple takedowns and 133 total strikes to secure a wide unanimous decision victory (29–28, 29–26, 30–26).
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