UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R1, 0:44
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R2, 2:57
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:39
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Mexico
R3, 5:00
Sweden
Poland
R3, 5:00
Israel
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown each received $50,000 for their relentless five-round welterweight title eliminator battle.
Performance of the Night: Anthony Johnson collected $50,000 for his explosive 44-second knockout of Antônio Rogério Nogueira.
Performance of the Night: Dennis Bermudez earned $50,000 for his second-round submission finish of veteran Clay Guida.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $105,000 | $105,000 | $50,000 | $260,000 | |
| WIN | $53,000 | $53,000 | $50,000 | $156,000 | |
| LOSS | $114,000 | — | — | $114,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $46,000 | — | $50,000 | $96,000 | |
| LOSS | $84,000 | — | — | $84,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | — | $84,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $21,000 | $21,000 | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| NC | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| NC | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). Figures reflect contracted base purses and official win bonuses. Although Matt Brown and Juliana Lima missed weight, neither fighter was fined due to an administrative commission error. Total estimated payout includes official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown
Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown combined for 162 significant strikes across five grueling rounds, earning consensus 2014 Fight of the Year consideration.
Future undisputed strawweight champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk made her promotional debut, dominating Juliana Lima to launch her historic title run.
Future two-time UFC featherweight championship challenger Brian Ortega made his promotional debut inside the Octagon at this event.
Future multi-time BJJ world champion and UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns made his UFC debut with a unanimous decision victory over Andreas Ståhl.
Anthony Johnson dispatched PRIDE FC icon Antônio Rogério Nogueira in just 44 seconds of round 1, claiming Performance of the Night honors.
Dennis Bermudez submitted Clay Guida to capture his 7th straight UFC win, tying reigning champion José Aldo for the longest active win streak in featherweight history at the time.
Patrick Cummins landed a staggering 10 takedowns against Kyle Kingsbury, setting a promotional high for a 3-round UFC on Fox light heavyweight bout.
Judge Michael Bell awarded Patrick Cummins a dominant 30-24 scorecard against Kyle Kingsbury, featuring two consecutive 10-8 frames in modern unified rules.
Due to network programming logistics, the preliminary card aired live on the primary Fox broadcast network, expanding promotional terrestrial television coverage.
With his main event victory, Robbie Lawler earned his rematch against Johny Hendricks for the UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC 181, where he captured the title.
Robbie Lawler halted Matt Brown’s historic seven-fight promotional winning streak, which stood as one of the longest in modern 170-pound history.
The card generated a live gate of $735,317 with 11,482 spectators in attendance at the SAP Center in San Jose, California.
When and where did UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown take place?
UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown (also known as UFC on Fox 12) took place on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at the SAP Center in San Jose, California.
Who won the main event between Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown?
Robbie Lawler defeated Matt Brown via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 48–47) after five action-packed rounds in a welterweight title eliminator.
Why was Lawler vs. Brown scheduled for five rounds without a title on the line?
Under UFC regulations, all non-title main event bouts are scheduled for five rounds. UFC President Dana White confirmed that the winner would receive an immediate title shot against UFC Welterweight Champion Johny Hendricks.
Who won the co-main event at UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown?
Anthony Johnson defeated PRIDE FC veteran Antônio Rogério Nogueira via KO (punches) at just 44 seconds of Round 1 in their light heavyweight showdown.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Robbie Lawler vs. Matt Brown (Fight of the Night), Anthony Johnson (Performance of the Night), and Dennis Bermudez (Performance of the Night).
Why were Matt Brown and Juliana Lima not fined for missing weight?
Although Matt Brown (172.5 lb) and Juliana Lima (116.5 lb) missed their contracted weights, the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) did not fine either athlete due to an administrative error where officials denied them their second weigh-in attempts within the allotted time window.
Why was Brian Ortega’s victory overturned to a No Contest?
Brian Ortega originally won by first-round submission (rear-naked choke), but the CSAC overturned the result to a No Contest after Ortega tested positive for the anabolic steroid drostanolone during post-fight drug screening.
Did Joanna Jędrzejczyk make her UFC debut at this event?
Yes. Future dominant strawweight champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk made her Octagon debut at UFC on Fox 12, defeating Juliana Lima via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 30–27).
What were the official attendance and gate figures?
The event drew an official crowd of 11,482 spectators at the SAP Center in San Jose, producing a total live gate of $735,317.
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
The four-fight main card and four-fight preliminary card aired live on Fox network television, while the four early preliminary bouts streamed live globally on UFC Fight Pass.
What milestone did Dennis Bermudez reach with his win over Clay Guida?
Dennis Bermudez won his seventh consecutive UFC bout, tying champion José Aldo for the longest active win streak in the UFC featherweight division at the time.
How dominant was Patrick Cummins against Kyle Kingsbury?
Patrick Cummins landed 10 takedowns and out-struck Kingsbury 115 to 22, earning a rare 30–24 scorecard alongside 30–27 and 30–25 tallies in a dominant sweep.
Who won the lightweight clash between Bobby Green and Josh Thomson?
Bobby Green defeated former Strikeforce champion Josh Thomson via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a tightly contested three-round battle.
Who was on the commentary and announcing team for UFC on Fox 12?
The live broadcast was called by cageside commentators Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
Did Robbie Lawler win the UFC Welterweight Championship after this fight?
Yes. Following this title eliminator win, Robbie Lawler rematched Johny Hendricks at UFC 181 on December 6, 2014, winning by split decision to become the undisputed UFC Welterweight Champion.
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