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Kevin Lee Reflects on Why Fighting Rinat Fakhretdinov Was “Terrible Decision”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Kevin Lee’s return to the UFC last summer turned out to be a disastrous night for the former lightweight contender, and recently Lee provided some additional context as to why.
Following his decision win over Diego Sanchez … Read More
Kevin Lee Announces Plans to Fight Again, Following Retirement Last Year
By FCF Staff
It looks like Kevin Lee’s retirement is going to be a short one, as the UFC vet has announced he plans to fight again.
The 31-year-old announced he was hanging up the gloves in July, 2023, following … Read More
Kevin Lee Announces Retirement From MMA
By FCF Staff
Former UFC lightweight contender, Kevin Lee, has announced he’s retiring from professional mixed-martial-arts at the age of 30.
The Michigan-born fighter returned to the UFC for the first time since 2021 earlier this month, and was quickly … Read More
Kevin Lee Returning to the UFC
By FCF Staff
After recording a victory outside of the UFC in 2022, Kevin Lee is reporting he’s resigned with the promotion.
Lee was released by the UFC in 2021, following his decision loss to Daniel Rodriguez. At the time, … Read More
Kevin Lee Posts Statement, Believes “Best Performances” Are Still Ahead
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee incurred his fourth loss in five fights on Saturday night. But, the former lightweight contender’s still confident his career’s best days are ahead.
At UFC Vegas 35, Lee was fighting for the first time since … Read More
Report: Daniel Rodriguez Stepping up to Battle Kevin Lee
By FCF Staff
It’s being reported that the UFC has found Kevin Lee a new opponent for the promotion’s upcoming card in Las Vegas.
Lee was originally booked to fight rising welterweight Sean Brady at the August 28th event. But, … Read More
UFC Connected: Origins: Islam Makhachev, Fighter Focus: Kevin Lee, Take 5: Vicente Luque
Kevin Lee Says Kamaru Usman’s Recent Win Behind Decision to Make Welterweight Return
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee’s initial move to welterweight didn’t go according to plan. But, after seeing Kamaru Usman put away Jorge Masvidal earlier this year, the fighters says he decided a return to welterweight was in order.
Lee has … Read More
Kevin Lee: Tony Ferguson Rematch “Makes Sense From All Angles”
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen who Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee fight next. But, the latter believes a rematch with ‘El Cucuy’ is the fight to make.
Lee faced Ferguson for the UFC’s interim lightweight title back … Read More
Kevin Lee Posts Statement Following ACL Surgery
By FCF Staff
After undergoing surgery to repair his torn ACL, Kevin Lee shared out a statement, including a video clip, regarding the procedure.
The 27-yaer-old Lee is coming off a submission loss to Charles Oliveira after knocking out Gregor … Read More
UFC Brasilia Weigh-in Highlights: Kevin Lee & Charles Oliveira Face Off
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UFC Brasilia Weigh-in Results: Kevin Lee Misses Weight
By FCF Staff
The early weigh-ins are over in Brasilia, Brazil, in advance of the UFC’s card there tomorrow. All of the scheduled fighters have made weight, except for headliner, Kevin Lee.
Lee, who is scheduled to fight lightweight contender … Read More
UFC Brasilia: Kevin Lee vs Charles Oliveira – Preview
UFC Brasilia Free Fight: Kevin Lee vs Gregor Gillespie
UFC Brasilia: Kevin Lee Says He’ll “Prove Again” He’s The “Most Well-Rounded Lightweight”
By FCF Staff
After scoring a vicious, knockout win over Gregor Gillespie in November, Kevin Lee is looking to build on that momentum with another big victory against Charles Oliveira.
Lee has been booked to fight the lightweight contender at … Read More
Islam Makhachev Accuses Kevin Lee of Ducking Him, Following Report of Charles Oliveira Bout
By FCF Staff
Following reports that Kevin Lee is going to fight Charles Oliveira next, Islam Makhachev is accusing “The Motown Phenom” of ducking him.
Recently it was reported that Lee and Oliveira are going to fight at UFC Brasilia … Read More
Report: Kevin Lee to Battle Charles Oliveira Next
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added a pivotal fight to its upcoming schedule, as it’s being reported that Kevin Lee will fight Charles Oliveira.
The lightweight contenders have been booked to fight at UFC Brasilia on March … Read More
Kevin Lee Says Conor McGregor Should Fight Him if He’s a “Competitor at Heart”
By FCF Staff
Following Kevin Lee’s vicious, knockout win at UFC 244, the lightweight is hoping to secure a bout with Conor McGregor next. But, “The Motown Phenom” believes certain stakeholders will go out of their way to make sure … Read More
UFC 244: Kevin Lee Says Gregor Gillespie Will be His “Toughest Fight”
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee has faced top-tier contenders and former champs like Tony Ferguson, Rafael dos Anjos and Edson Barboza during his UFC run. But recently the lightweight reported he believes Gregor Gillespie will be his toughest fight yet.… Read More