Kevin Lee Responds to Rustam Khabilov’s Call Out
By FCF Staff
Rustam Khabilov relayed after his win at UFC 206 that he wants to test the wrestling game of Kevin Lee, and the lightweight contender is up for the challenge.
Khabilov used his takedowns and top game to score a unanimous decision win over Jason Saggo at UFC 206, which took place in Toronto. Afterwards, Khabilov called out Lee, who recently claimed he’s the best wrestler in the lightweight division. Then, the Dagestan fighter took to Twitter to repeat his challenge, and Lee responded.
After I finish my business @ufc Toronto, I want test your wrestling skills @MoTownPhenom Welcome to DagestanAirlines
— Rustam Khabilov (@RustamTheTiger) November 20, 2016
Come get you some https://t.co/uejhKzsxvc
— Kevin Lee (@MoTownPhenom) December 11, 2016
I just need a time and place. Hopefully we can get it in Russia. But he can come to Vegas too. https://t.co/dBSZi75l7h
— Kevin Lee (@MoTownPhenom) December 11, 2016
Khabilov (21-3) move his winning streak to four with the win on Saturday. Lee (14-2), meanwhile, has won three in a row.