Kevin Lee Explained

Kevin Lee
Nickname:The Motown Phenom
Birth Name:Kevin Jeese Lee Jr.
Birth Date:4 September 1992
Birth Place:Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Residence:Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in
Weight:170 lb
Weight Class:Welterweight (2019, 2021–2023)
Lightweight (2012–2018, 2019–2020)
Super lightweight (2022)
Reach:77 in
Stance:Orthodox
Fighting Out Of:Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.[1]
Team:Xtreme Couture (2012–2019)
Tristar Gym (2019–present)
Trainer:Dewey Cooper (2012–2023)
Firas Zahabi (2019–2023)
Rank:blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[2] [3]
Wrestling:NCWA Wrestling[4] [5]
Years Active:2012–2023
Mma Kowin:3
Mma Subwin:9
Mma Decwin:8
Mma Koloss:1
Mma Subloss:4
Mma Decloss:3
Sherdog:84342

Kevin Jeese Lee Jr.[6] (born September 4, 1992) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He formerly competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighting in the Welterweight Division. He also formerly competed in the Lightweight and Super Lightweight divisions of the UFC and Eagle Fighting Championship (EFC), respectively. In 2017 he fought for the UFC Interim Lightweight Championship.

Background

Lee was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 4, 1992, and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Lee has a sister and two younger brothers, one of whom is Keith, also a professional mixed martial artist previously signed to Bellator who trained with Kevin previously at Xtreme Couture and is currently with Tristar.[7] [8] [9] [10]

He competed in basketball growing up and began wrestling during his junior year at Southfield High School. Lee continued his wrestling career at Grand Valley State University, where he was a national tournament qualifier and went 37–0 as a sophomore. However, with two years left of wrestling eligibility at the school, Lee dropped out to focus on a career in mixed martial arts.[11]

Mixed martial arts career

2014

Lee made his promotional debut against Al Iaquinta on February 1, 2014, at UFC 169. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[12] After the loss, Lee moved from his native Michigan to Las Vegas, searching for improvements to his game.[13]

At The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale on July 6, 2014, Lee got his first win for the promotion when he defeated Jesse Ronson by split decision.[14]

Lee faced Jon Tuck at UFC 178 on September 27, 2014.[15] Lee won the fight via unanimous decision.

2015

Lee faced Michel Prazeres on February 14, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 60.[16] Lee won the fight by unanimous decision.[17]

Lee next faced James Moontasri on July 15, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 71.[18] Lee won the fight via first round submission.[19]

Lee faced Leonardo Santos on December 12, 2015, at UFC 194.[20] Lee lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[21]

2016

Lee next faced Efrain Escudero on April 23, 2016, at UFC 197.[22] Lee won the fight via unanimous decision.[23]

Lee next faced Jake Matthews on July 8, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale.[24] Lee won the fight via TKO in the first round.[25]

Lee faced Magomed Mustafaev at UFC Fight Night 99 on November 19, 2016.[26] He won the fight via submission in the second round.[27] The win earned Lee his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[28]

2017

Lee faced Francisco Trinaldo on March 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 106.[29] After a back-and-forth first round, Lee won the fight via submission in the second round.[30]

Lee faced Michael Chiesa on June 25, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 112.[31] He won the fight via submission at the end of the first round.[32] The win also earned Lee his second Performance of the Night bonus award.[33] Chiesa appealed to the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission to overturn the defeat, claiming referee Mario Yamasaki erred both in stopping the fight despite no tapout nor loss of consciousness and in allowing Lee to use illegal downward elbows, which cut his head.[34]

Lee fought Tony Ferguson on October 7, 2017, at UFC 216 for the interim UFC Lightweight Championship.[35] [36] Despite starting off strong, Lee lost the fight by submission in the third round.[37]

2018

Lee fought Edson Barboza on April 21, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 128.[38] At the weigh-ins, Lee weighed in at 157 pounds, one pound over the lightweight non-title fight upper limit of 156 pounds. As a result, the bout proceeded at catchweight and Lee was fined 20% of his purse which went to Barboza.[39] Lee was rocked badly by a spinning heel kick, and was nearly finished by Barboza in the third round, but rallied back and defeated Barboza via TKO after the ringside doctor stopped the bout due to a cut suffered by Barboza in round five.[40]

Lee faced Al Iaquinta in a rematch on December 15, 2018, at UFC on Fox 31.[41] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[42]

2019

Lee moved up to welterweight to face Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC on ESPN+ 10 on May 18, 2019.[43] He lost the fight via an arm triangle submission in the fourth round.[44]

In September 2019, Lee announced he would be returning to the lightweight division.[45]

Lee faced undefeated prospect Gregor Gillespie on November 2, 2019, at UFC 244.[46] Lee won the fight via knockout in the first round.[47] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[48]

2020

Lee faced Charles Oliveira on March 14, 2020, as the main event at UFC Fight Night 170.[49] At the weigh-ins, Lee weighed in at 158.5 lbs, 2.5 lbs over the lightweight non-title fight limit of 156 pounds. Lee was fined 20% of his purse and his bout with Oliveira was expected to proceed as scheduled at a catchweight.[50] Lee lost the fight via submission with a guillotine choke in the third round.[51]

2021

Lee was scheduled to face Sean Brady on July 10, 2021, at UFC 264.[52] However, Lee withdrew due to injury and the bout was rescheduled to UFC on ESPN 30 on August 28, 2021.[53] Subsequently, the bout was yet again canceled after Brady withdrew due to a foot infection.[54] [55] Brady was replaced by Daniel Rodriguez on August 28, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 30.[56] On his return to welterweight, Lee lost the fight via unanimous decision.[57] Subsequently, Lee tested positive for Adderall and was suspended for six months, making him eligible to return into competition on February 28, 2022.[58] [59] In an interview, Lee stated that he thought the drug would be out of his system soon enough, which is why he didn't apply for therapeutic-use exemption regarding his medication for recently diagnosed ADHD.[60]

On November 30, 2021, it was announced that Lee was released from the UFC.[61]

Eagle Fighting Championship

On December 15, 2021, it was announced that Lee signed a four-fight contract with Eagle FC.[62]

Lee made his debut against Diego Sanchez in a 165 lbs bout on March 11, 2022, at Eagle FC 46.[63] [64] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[65]

Return to UFC

In early-February 2023, it was reported that Lee had re-signed with the UFC.[66]

Lee made his promotional return against Rinat Fakhretdinov on July 1, 2023 at UFC on ESPN 48.[67] He lost the fight via technical submission due to a guillotine choke within the opening minute.[68]

On July 11, 2023, Lee announced that he was retiring from MMA. He expressed grievance with his MMA career by saying "it kind of sucks being famous but not being rich".[69] [70]

Return to MMA

Lee made his return to mixed martial arts on September 28, 2024, at Lights Out Championship 17 against Thiago Oliveira in a welterweight bout.[71] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[72]

Lee was scheduled to make his bare-knuckle debut against Saul Almeida on November 15, 2024 at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 8.[73] However, the fight was ultimately canceled without explanation.[74]

Professional grappling career

Lee was scheduled to face Chad Mendes at ADXC 5 on August 3, 2024.[75] He withdrew from the match on short notice and was replaced by Diego Brandão.[76]

Personal life

Lee converted to Islam in October 2021.[77] [78] He has a son (born 2022).[79] Lee endorsed Bernie Sanders in the 2020 presidential election, speaking at a rally for Sanders in Las Vegas in December 2019.[80] [81]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center|20–8|Thiago Oliveira|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Lights Out Championship 17||align=center|1|align=center|1:58|Wayne, Michigan, United States ||-|Loss|align=center|19–8|Rinat Fakhretdinov|Technical Submission (guillotine choke)|||align=center|1|align=center|0:55|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|19–7|Diego Sanchez|Decision (unanimous)|Eagle FC 46||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Miami, Florida, United States||-|Loss|align=center|18–7|Daniel Rodriguez|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|18–6|Charles Oliveira|Submission (guillotine choke)| ||align=center|3|align=center|0:28|Brasília, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|18–5|Gregor Gillespie|KO (head kick)|UFC 244 ||align=center|1|align=center|2:47|New York City, New York, United States||-|Loss|align=center|17–5|Rafael dos Anjos|Submission (arm-triangle choke)|||align=center|4|align=center|3:47|Rochester, New York, United States||-|Loss|align=center|17–4|Al Iaquinta|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States||- |Win|align=center|17–3|Edson Barboza|TKO (doctor stoppage)|||align=center|5|align=center|2:18|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States||-|Loss|align=center|16–3|Tony Ferguson|Submission (triangle choke)|UFC 216||align=center|3|align=center|4:02|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|16–2|Michael Chiesa|Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)|||align=center|1|align=center|4:37|Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States| |-|Win|align=center|15–2|Francisco Trinaldo|Submission (rear-naked choke) |||align=center|2|align=center|3:12|Fortaleza, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|14–2|Magomed Mustafaev|Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) |||align=center|2|align=center|4:31|Belfast, Northern Ireland||-|Win|align=center|13–2|Jake Matthews|TKO (punches)|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale||align=center|1|align=center|4:06|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|12–2|Efrain Escudero|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 197||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-|Loss|align=center|11–2|Leonardo Santos| TKO (punches)|UFC 194||align=center|1|align=center|3:26|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-|Win|align=center|11–1|James Moontasri|Submission (rear-naked choke)|||align=center|1|align=center|2:56|San Diego, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|10–1|Michel Prazeres|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Broomfield, Colorado, United States||-|Win|align=center|9–1|Jon Tuck|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 178||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–1|Jesse Ronson|Decision (split)|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|7–1|Al Iaquinta|Decision (unanimous) |UFC 169||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Newark, New Jersey, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–0|Eric Moon|Submission (standing guillotine choke)|TWC 20: Final Cut||align=center|1|align=center|1:24|Lansing, Michigan, United States||-|Win|align=center|6–0|Travis Gervais|Submission (armbar)|Canadian Fighting Championship 8||align=center|1|align=center|0:46|Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada ||-|Win|align=center|5–0|Joseph Lile|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Midwest Fight Series 5||align=center|3|align=center|1:29|Indianapolis, Indiana, United States||-|Win|align=center|4–0|Kyle Prepolec|Submission (guillotine choke)|Michiana Fight League||align=center|2|align=center|2:17|South Bend, Indiana, United States||-|Win|align=center|3–0|J. P. Reese|Decision (unanimous)|IFL 51: No Guts, No Glory||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States||-|Win|align=center|2–0|Mansour Barnaoui|Decision (unanimous)|Instinct MMA: Instinct Fighting 4||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Montreal, Quebec, Canada||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Levis Labrie|Decision (unanimous)|Instinct MMA: Instinct Fighting 3||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada|[82]

Pay-per-view bouts

!No!Event!Fight!Date!Venue!City!PPV buys
1.UFC 216Ferguson vs. LeeOctober 7, 2017T-Mobile ArenaParadise, Nevada, United States200,000[83]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kevin Lee - Official UFC Fighter Profile. UFC.com. September 30, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006125255/http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Kevin-Lee. October 6, 2014.
  2. Web site: Kevin Lee was Heel Hooked by Charles Oliveira: '3 Knee Surgeries & Still Recovering 4 yrs Later' . February 22, 2024 .
  3. Web site: My rolling group today, I got all beat up and stuff. (I'm the purple belt) . March 2018 .
  4. Web site: Kevin Lee - Official UFC Fighter Profile. UFC.com. September 30, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006125255/http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Kevin-Lee. October 6, 2014.
  5. News: UFC Fight Night 128 main-event breakdown: The Kevin Lee tool that could foil Edson Barboza. MMAjunkie.com. Dan Tom. April 17, 2018.
  6. Web site: 2018-02-27 . Photos- The Kevin Lee Story . 2024-10-21 . www.mmaindia.com . en-US.
  7. Web site: Keith Lee ("Killa") | MMA Fighter Page.
  8. Web site: Off Guard: Keith Lee eager to fight, says training with Firas Zahabi made a huge impact. Farah Hannoun. mmajunkie.com. November 13, 2019.
  9. Web site: Keith Lee, Kevin Lee's brother, signs multi-fight Bellator deal, debut set. Danny Segura. mmajunkie.com. January 20, 2020.
  10. Web site: Inspired by brother Kevin's success, Bellator 245's Keith Lee promises to make his own name.. Nolan King. MMAjunkie.com. September 10, 2020.
  11. Web site: Fight Path: Chance encounter with GSP helped fuel undefeated Kevin Lee. April 18, 2013. Staff. MMA Junkie.
  12. News: UFC 169 results: Al Iaquinta wins entertaining scrap against Kevin Lee. mmafighting.com. Dave Doyle. February 1, 2014. October 11, 2018.
  13. Web site: UFC's Kevin Lee headlines first fight June 25 . Amber Dixon. June 8, 2018. news3lv.com.
  14. Web site: TUF 19 Finale results, photos: Kevin Lee takes split decision from Jesse Ronson. mmajunkie.com. July 6, 2014.
  15. Web site: Kevin Lee – Jon Tuck To Meet At UFC 178. mmafrenzy.com. July 31, 2014.
  16. Web site: Three fights made official for UFC Fight Night 60. themmareport.com. Jason Floyd. January 1, 2015. January 1, 2015.
  17. Web site: Kevin Lee pushes past Michel Prazeres for 3rd straight win. foxsports.com. Damon Martin. February 14, 2015. February 14, 2015.
  18. Web site: Kevin Lee vs. James Moontasri added to UFC Fight Night in San Diego. sherdog.com. Tristen Critchfield. April 25, 2015. April 25, 2015.
  19. Web site: UFC Fight Night 71 results: Kevin Lee submits James Moontasri with first-round choke. mmajunkie.com. Dann Stupp. July 15, 2015. July 15, 2015.
  20. Web site: Streaking lightweights meet at UFC 194. reviewjournal.com. Adam Hill. August 21, 2015. August 21, 2015.
  21. Web site: UFC 194 results: Heavy underdog Leonardo Santos stops Kevin Lee with first-round TKO. mmajunkie.com . Brent Brookhouse. December 12, 2015. December 12, 2015.
  22. Web site: Efrain Escudero vs. Kevin Lee added to UFC 197 lineup. mmajunkie.com. Staff. February 18, 2016. February 18, 2016.
  23. Web site: UFC 197 results: Kevin Lee outworks 'TUF' winner Efrain Escudero for decision win. mmajunkie.com. Ben Fowlkes. April 23, 2016. April 23, 2016.
  24. Web site: Stevie Ray out, Kevin Lee in against Jake Matthews at TUF 23 Finale. mmafighting.com. Shaun Al-Shatti. June 2, 2016. June 2, 2016.
  25. Web site: TUF 23 Finale Results: Kevin Lee storms past Jake Matthews with brutal ground assault. Brent Brookhouse. mmajunkie.com. July 8, 2016. July 8, 2016.
  26. Web site: Kevin Lee says he's fighting Magomed Mustafaev at UFC Fight Night 99 in Belfast. mmajunkie.com. Staff. October 1, 2016. October 1, 2016.
  27. Web site: UFC Fight Night 99 results: Kevin Lee submits Magomed Mustafaev, calls out division. mmajunkie.com. Dann Stupp. November 19, 2016. November 19, 2016.
  28. Web site: UFC Fight Night 99 bonuses: With no 'Fight of the Night,' which 4 fighters took home $50,000?. mmajunkie.com. Staff. November 19, 2016. November 20, 2016.
  29. Web site: Lightweights Francisco Trinaldo, Kevin Lee to Meet at UFC Fight Night 106 in Brazil. sherdog.com. Tristen Critchfield. January 26, 2017. January 26, 2017.
  30. Web site: UFC Fight Night 106 results: Kevin Lee stuns Brazilian fans, taps out Francisco Trinaldo. Steven Marrocco. mmajunkie.com. March 11, 2017. March 11, 2017.
  31. News: Michael Chiesa returns to face Kevin Lee in UFC Fight Night 112 main event. mmafighting.com. Marc Raimondi. March 30, 2017. March 30, 2017.
  32. News: UFC Fight Night 112 results: Kevin Lee defeats Michael Chiesa after controversial 1st-round stoppage. June 26, 2017. MMAjunkie. June 26, 2017. en-US.
  33. News: UFC Fight Night 112 bonuses: Controversy in main event, but Kevin Lee still gets $50,000. June 26, 2017. MMAjunkie. June 26, 2017. en-US.
  34. News: Michael Chiesa Appeals UFC Fight Night 112 Loss to Kevin Lee, Cites 'Referee Error'. June 29, 2017. Sherdog.
  35. Web site: Tony Ferguson, Kevin Lee to clash for Interim Lightweight Title at UFC 216 on Oct. 7 . sherdog.com. Tristen Critchfield. August 15, 2017. August 15, 2017.
  36. Web site: Kevin Lee Says UFC Rankings Don't Mean Sh-t Fightful MMA. www.fightful.com. en. September 29, 2017.
  37. News: UFC 216 results: Tony Ferguson submits Kevin Lee, claims interim lightweight belt. MMA Fighting. October 9, 2017.
  38. News: Edson Barboza vs. Kevin Lee slated for UFC Fight Night Atlantic City main event. mmafighting.com. Ariel Helwani. February 23, 2018. February 23, 2018.
  39. News: Kevin Lee misses weight for UFC Atlantic City main event bout with Edson Barboza. MMA Fighting. April 20, 2018.
  40. Web site: UFC Fight Night 128 Results, Kevin Lee Dominates Edson Barboza for TKO win.. April 22, 2018.
  41. Web site: UFC announces main fight between Kevin Lee vs Al Iaquinta for Dec. 15 card at Fiserv Forum. amp.jsonline.com.
  42. Web site: UFC on FOX 31 results: Al Iaquinta edges Kevin Lee in grueling main event. Doyle. Dave. December 15, 2018. MMA Fighting. December 16, 2018.
  43. Web site: UFC on ESPN+ 10 gets Rafael dos Anjos vs. Kevin Lee welterweight main event. mmajunkie.com. March 20, 2019. March 20, 2019.
  44. Web site: UFC Rochester Results: Rafael dos Anjos Submits Kevin Lee in Grueling Contest. Doherty. Dan. May 18, 2019. Cageside Press. en-US. May 19, 2019.
  45. Web site: Morning Report: Kevin Lee returning to lightweight, eyeing fight with 'the next Khabib,' Islam Makhachev. MMAFighting.com. September 13, 2019. September 13, 2019.
  46. Web site: Kevin Lee vs. Gregor Gillespie targeted for UFC 244 in New York. Farah Hannoun. September 30, 2019. MMAJunkie.com. October 1, 2019.
  47. Web site: Lee Knocks Gillespie Out With Huge High Kick!. Richardson. Andrew. November 2, 2019. MMAmania.com. en. November 3, 2019.
  48. Web site: UFC 244 Bonuses, Attendance & Gate. Jon Fuentes. November 3, 2019. lowKickmma.com. November 3, 2019.
  49. Web site: Kevin Lee vs. Charles Oliveira set to headline UFC Brasilia in March. January 14, 2020. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz and Damon Martin. January 14, 2020.
  50. Web site: UFC on ESPN+ 28 weigh-in results: Kevin Lee misses weight. March 13, 2020. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Mike Bohn. March 13, 2020.
  51. Web site: Oliveira submits Lee in 3rd at empty Brazil arena. March 15, 2020. ESPN.com. en. March 15, 2020.
  52. Web site: May 23, 2021. Kevin Lee makes welterweight return at UFC 264 against Sean Brady. May 23, 2021. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  53. Web site: Kevin Lee injured, out of upcoming fight against Sean Brady at UFC 264. mmafighting.com. Damon Martin and Mike Heck. June 24, 2021. July 1, 2021.
  54. Web site: Sean Brady out of UFC on ESPN 30; Kevin Lee fight canceled for second time. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King and Farrah Hannoun. August 7, 2021. August 7, 2021.
  55. Web site: Foot infection scratches Sean Brady from UFC Vegas 35, Kevin Lee needs opponent. mmafighting.com. Mike Heck and MMA Fighting Newswire. August 7, 2021. August 7, 2021.
  56. Web site: Behunin . Alex . Kevin Lee Gets New Opponent For August 28, Daniel Rodriguez . Cageside Press . August 11, 2021 . cagesidepress.com . August 11, 2021.
  57. Web site: Doherty. Dan. August 28, 2021. UFC Vegas 35 Results: Daniel Rodriguez Strikes Way to Decision Over Kevin Lee. August 29, 2021. Cageside Press. en-US.
  58. Web site: UFC's Kevin Lee gets temporary suspension for positive test for banned stimulant. October 20, 2021. Shaun Al-Shatti. mmafighting.com.
  59. Web site: November 17, 2021. Kevin Lee reaches settlement deal with NAC, suspended after positive drug test for ADHD meds. November 17, 2021. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  60. Web site: Kevin Lee regrets not applying for exemption to avoid Adderall suspension: 'I'm still kicking myself in the ass over it'. October 25, 2021. mmafighting.com. Alexander K. Lee.
  61. Web site: Cruz. Guilherme. November 30, 2021. UFC releases one-time interim lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee. November 30, 2021. MMA Fighting. en.
  62. Web site: Martin. Damon. December 15, 2021. Former UFC fighter Kevin Lee signs with Khabib Nurmagomedov's Eagle FC. December 15, 2021. MMA Fighting. en.
  63. Web site: December 25, 2021. Kevin Lee vs. Diego Sanchez targeted to fight at Eagle FC event on March 11. February 5, 2022. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  64. Web site: Holland. Jesse. January 7, 2022. Eagle FC odds: Kevin Lee opens as massive betting favorite over Diego Sanchez. February 5, 2022. MMAmania.com. en.
  65. Web site: March 12, 2022 . Eagle FC 46 results: Kevin Lee powers through leg injury, defeats Diego Sanchez via decision . March 12, 2022 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  66. Web site: Riggs . Drake . 2023-02-06 . Kevin Lee headed back to UFC, signs exclusive deal . 2023-02-07 . MMAmania.com . en.
  67. Web site: 2023-05-18 . Kevin Lee gets first assignment in UFC return, meets Rinat Fakhretdinov July 1 . 2023-05-19 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  68. Web site: Martin . Damon . 2023-07-01 . UFC Vegas 76 video: Rinat Fakhretdinov spoils Kevin Lee's return, sleeps him with nasty guillotine in just 55 seconds, subsequently he was released from UFC again . 2023-07-02 . MMA Fighting . en.
  69. Web site: Harkness . Ryan . 2023-07-11 . Kevin Lee announces retirement after losing UFC comeback . 2023-07-11 . MMAmania.com . en.
  70. Web site: Kevin Lee holds no ill will towards UFC but 'it kind of sucks being famous but not being rich' . March 9, 2022 .
  71. Web site: Kevin Lee books first fight since UFC departure, homecoming for Lights Out Championship. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2024-09-18. 2024-09-18.
  72. Web site: Video: UFC veteran Kevin Lee returns to win column with quick submission at Lights Out 17. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Mike Bohn. 2024-09-29. 2024-09-29.
  73. Web site: Kevin Lee’s opponent revealed for Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 8. mmafighting.com. Mike Heck. 2024-09-24. 2024-09-24.
  74. News: Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA: Costa vs. Davis. Tapology.com. 2 December 2024.
  75. Web site: Stacked Card Finalised For ADXC 5 . Jitsmagazine . July 16, 2024 . 31 July 2024.
  76. Web site: ADXC 5 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 16 August 2024.
  77. Web site: The SportsGrail . 2023-01-14 . Ex-UFC fighter Kevin Lee changes religion as he becomes a Muslim by converting to Islam . 2023-05-27 . The SportsGrail . en.
  78. Web site: Fatima . Sakina . 2023-01-10 . Former UFC fighter Kevin Lee converts to Islam . 2023-05-27 . The Siasat Daily . en-US.
  79. Web site: Does He Have Wife? Family .
  80. Web site: Martin. Damon. February 2, 2020. Kevin Lee unafraid to show support for Bernie Sanders regardless of political blowback from fans or fighters. October 15, 2021. MMA Fighting. en.
  81. Web site: Raja. Badar. December 23, 2019. UFC's Kevin Lee endorses Bernie Sanders at Las Vegas rally. October 15, 2021. Bloody Elbow. en.
  82. Web site: Kevin "The Motown Phenom" Lee. Sherdog. November 11, 2021.
  83. Web site: UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee MMA Event . Tapology . en.

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