Iaquinta earns decision win over Lee in last UFC on FOX ever

In the main event of UFC on FOX 31, Al Iaquinta earned a decision win over Kevin Lee in a rematch of their 2014. Iaquinta also won the first bout by uanimous decision. The event was the last for the UFC on FOX as the promotion is moving to ESPN after the first of the year.

It was a battle befitting of two elite fighters who were determined to prove that their name belongs on the short list in the UFC’ deepest division.

Kevin Lee and Al Iaquinta both came into their UFC on FOX 31 main event as winners in five of their past six fights, meaning the victor in this bout, the final FOX network fight in the UFC’s seven-year deal with the company, would be well-positioned for a run toward the title.

In the end, Iaquinta was the fighter who emerged with his biggest career victory. The Long Islander known as Raging Al rallied over the final two rounds after a Lee got off to a fast start and earned a unanimous decision at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The judges’ scores were a pair of 48-47s and a 49-46.

With the right preparation, the right fight, I could beat anyone in this division, Iaquinta said.

source: mmafighting.com

Official Result: Al Iaquinta defeated Kevin Lee by Unanimous Decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)

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