UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 2:19
New Zealand
Puerto Rico
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:15
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 2:39
Fight of the Night
Norway
R1, 4:25
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 2:59
R3, 0:58
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Joaquim Silva and Jared Gordon received $50,000 each for their blistering lightweight slugfest, which saw Silva score a dramatic third-round knockout.
Performance of the Night: Al Iaquinta secured $50,000 for his five-round masterclass in the main event, out-striking Kevin Lee to capture a unanimous decision victory.
Performance of the Night: Charles Oliveira earned $50,000 after avenging his 2010 loss by submitting veteran Jim Miller with a 75-second rear-naked choke.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $69,000 | $69,000 | $50,000 | $188,000 | |
| LOSS | $84,000 | — | — | $84,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $46,000 | $46,000 | — | $92,000 | |
| LOSS | $33,000 | — | — | $33,000 | |
| WIN | $90,000 | $90,000 | $50,000 | $230,000 | |
| LOSS | $68,000 | — | — | $68,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $21,000 | — | — | $21,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | $50,000 | $66,000 | |
| WIN | $21,000 | $21,000 | — | $42,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $29,000 | $29,000 | — | $58,000 | |
| LOSS | $29,000 | — | — | $29,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Purses reported officially by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Total disclosed fighter payroll for the event was $1,216,000. Figures do not include locker room bonuses, Reebok athlete outfitting payments, or discretionary discretionary compensation.
Historic Promotional Records & Milestones
Promotional Benchmarks Established at UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2
UFC on Fox 31 represented the 31st and final event of the UFC’s transformative 7-year broadcast partnership with the Fox network (November 2011 – December 2018).
Charles Oliveira extended his all-time promotional record for the most submission victories in UFC history to 12 by submitting Jim Miller in just 75 seconds.
Oliveira avenged his first career professional MMA defeat against Jim Miller exactly eight years after their initial matchup at UFC 124 in December 2010.
The card served as the promotion’s debut inside the newly opened Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, attracting 9,010 spectators and generating $616,633 in gate receipts.
This marked the final UFC event to air on free American network broadcast television until UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar aired 25 months later in January 2021.
Al Iaquinta swept his five-year rivalry with Kevin Lee, defeating him via unanimous decision in both 2014 (UFC 169) and 2018 (UFC on Fox 31).
Edson Barboza landed 36 body strikes before dropping Dan Hooker with a brutal left hook to the liver, achieving one of the rare body-shot knockout stoppages in lightweight history.
Making his Octagon debut from DWCS, Juan Adams unleashed 86 significant strikes across three rounds before stopping Chris de la Rocha via TKO.
Future contender Dan Ige accumulated 6:55 of mat control to capture his second consecutive UFC decision victory over Jordan Griffin.
Mike Rodriguez registered his first promotional victory by dropping Adam Milstead with a crushing knee to the ribs at 2:59 of Round 1.
Joaquim Silva and Jared Gordon traded 211 combined significant strikes in a grueling lightweight war that earned both fighters Fight of the Night honors.
Charles Oliveira led all disclosed fighter payouts on the card, pocketing $230,000 total ($90k base, $90k win bonus, and $50k Performance of the Night bonus).
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 take place?
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 took place on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Who won the main event between Al Iaquinta and Kevin Lee?
Al Iaquinta defeated Kevin Lee via unanimous decision (48–47, 48–47, 49–46) in a five-round lightweight headliner, repeating his victory from their initial 2014 meeting.
What was the historic significance of UFC on Fox 31?
This event marked the final broadcast of the UFC’s seven-year partnership with Fox, concluding the network television era before the promotion transitioned its primary rights to ESPN in January 2019.
How did Edson Barboza finish Dan Hooker in the co-main event?
Edson Barboza delivered a punishing performance targeting the midsection, stopping Dan Hooker via TKO (punch to the body) at 2:19 of Round 3 after a devastating left hook to the liver.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Milwaukee?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Joaquim Silva vs. Jared Gordon (Fight of the Night), Al Iaquinta (Performance of the Night), and Charles Oliveira (Performance of the Night).
What record did Charles Oliveira set at this event?
Charles Oliveira extended his all-time promotional record for the most submission wins in UFC history (12) by finishing Jim Miller in the opening round.
How did Charles Oliveira defeat Jim Miller in their rematch?
Oliveira secured an early takedown, quickly transitioned to Miller’s back, and locked in a rear-naked choke at 1:15 of Round 1 to avenge his December 2010 loss.
What was the official attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew 9,010 fans to the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, producing a live gate of $616,633.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC on Fox 31?
The broadcast was called by play-by-play commentator Jon Anik alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and Paul Felder, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
Which bout won Fight of the Night honors?
The lightweight preliminary showdown between Joaquim Silva and Jared Gordon won Fight of the Night after a ferocious three-round war that culminated in a Silva TKO win.
Who won the bantamweight bout between Rob Font and Sergio Pettis?
Rob Font defeated Milwaukee native Sergio Pettis via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), out-landing Pettis with crisp jabs and controlling 4:51 of mat time.
What was the highest disclosed fighter payout at UFC on Fox 31?
Charles Oliveira earned the highest total payout of the night with $230,000 ($90,000 base, $90,000 win bonus, and $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus).
How did Joaquim Silva defeat Jared Gordon?
Silva hurt Gordon with a barrage of power punches against the fence, prompting referee Herb Dean to stop the contest via TKO at 2:39 of Round 3.
Did any scheduled bouts fall off the fight card?
Yes. A women’s flyweight bout between Jessica-Rose Clark and Andrea Lee was cancelled on weigh-in day after Clark was hospitalized due to weight-cutting complications.
When did the UFC return to network television after this event?
The UFC did not air another live event on American broadcast network television until UFC on ABC 1: Holloway vs. Kattar on January 16, 2021.
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