Ep 12. UFC Fight Night 112: Chiesa vs. Lee
- June 25, 2017
On June 25, 2017, UFC Fight Night 112: Chiesa vs. Lee aired live from the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The main event featured a highly anticipated lightweight bout between Michael Chiesa and Kevin Lee.
Chiesa, a former winner of The Ultimate Fighter, came into the fight with a record of 14-2 and riding a three-fight win streak. Lee, also a rising star in the division, boasted a record of 15-2 and had won his last four fights.
The co-main event featured a long-awaited rematch between middleweights Tim Boetsch and Johny Hendricks. The two veterans had previously fought at welterweight in 2015, with Hendricks earning a unanimous decision victory.
Other notable fights on the card included a women’s strawweight bout between Felice Herrig and Justine Kish, a lightweight clash between Clay Guida and Erik Koch, and a catchweight bout between BJ Penn and Dennis Siver.
Leading up to the event, tensions had been high between Chiesa and Lee, with both men engaging in a heated exchange during a pre-fight press conference. The two fighters had to be physically separated by UFC President Dana White, adding an extra layer of intrigue to their already highly anticipated bout.
In the end, the fight between Chiesa and Lee didn’t disappoint. The two fighters engaged in a back-and-forth battle that saw both men have their moments of dominance. However, it was Lee who ultimately emerged as the victor, using a rear-naked choke to submit Chiesa in the first round.
The co-main event also delivered excitement, with Boetsch earning a TKO victory over Hendricks in the second round. In a surprising turn of events, Herrig and Kish also stole the show with a thrilling three-round battle that saw Herrig emerge victorious via unanimous decision.
Overall, UFC Fight Night 112: Chiesa vs. Lee was a night full of exciting fights and unexpected outcomes. The event solidified Lee’s status as a top contender in the lightweight division and marked another impressive win for Boetsch in the middleweight division.
