Kevin Lee (fighter)

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Kevin Lee
File:Kevin Lee.jpg
Kevin Lee in October 2018
Born Kevin Jesse Lee Jr.[1]
(1992-09-04) September 4, 1992 (age 31)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Other names The Motown Phenom
Residence Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 9 in
Weight 155 lb
Division Welterweight (2019, 2021-present)
Lightweight (2012–2018, 2019–2020)
Reach 77 in
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada[2]
Team Xtreme Couture (2012–2019)
Tristar Gym (2019–present)
Trainer Dewey Cooper (2012–2019)
Firas Zahabi (2019–present)
Wrestling NCWA Wrestling[2][3]
Years active 2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 24
Wins 18
By knockout 3
By submission 8
By decision 7
Losses 6
By knockout 1
By submission 3
By decision 2
Website kevinleemma.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kevin Jesse Lee Jr.[1] (born September 4, 1992) is an American professional mixed martial artist. Lee currently competes in the Lightweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of May 26, 2021, he is #11 in the UFC lightweight rankings.[4]

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 which is Keith, also a professional mixed martial artist signed to Bellator who has been training with Kevin previously at Xtreme Couture and currently at Tristar.[5][6][7][8][9]

He competed in basketball growing up and began wrestling during his junior year at Southfield High School. Lee was talented enough to continue 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.[10]

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

2014

Lee made his promotional debut against Al Iaquinta on February 1, 2014 at UFC 169. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[11] After the loss, Lee moved from his native Michigan to Las Vegas, searching for improvements to his game.[12]

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.[13]

Lee faced Jon Tuck at UFC 178 on September 27, 2014.[14] Lee won the fight via unanimous decision.

2015

Lee faced Michel Prazeres on February 14, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 60.[15] Lee won the fight by unanimous decision.[16]

Lee next faced James Moontasri on July 15, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 71.[17] Lee won the fight via first round submission.[18]

Lee faced Leonardo Santos on December 12, 2015, at UFC 194.[19] Lee lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[20]

2016

Lee next faced Efrain Escudero on April 23, 2016, at UFC 197.[21] Lee won the fight via unanimous decision.[22]

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

Lee faced Magomed Mustafaev at UFC Fight Night 99 on November 19, 2016.[25] He won the fight via submission in the second round.[26] The win earned Lee his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[27]

2017

Lee faced Francisco Trinaldo on March 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 106.[28] After a back-and-forth first round, Lee won the fight via submission in the second round.[29]

Lee faced Michael Chiesa on June 25, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 112.[30] He won the fight via submission at the end of the first round.[31] The win also earned Lee his second Performance of the Night bonus award.[32] 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.[33]

Lee fought Tony Ferguson on October 7, 2017, at UFC 216 for the interim UFC Lightweight Championship.[34][35] Despite starting off strong, Lee lost the fight by submission in the third round.[36]

2018

Lee fought Edson Barboza on April 21, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 128.[37] 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.[38] 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 doctor stoppage (cut) at 2:18 of the fifth round. [39]

Lee faced Al Iaquinta in a rematch on December 15, 2018, at UFC on Fox 31.[40] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[41]

2019

Lee moved up to welterweight to face Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC on ESPN+ 10 on May 18, 2019.[42] He lost the fight via an arm triangle submission in the fourth round.[43]

In September 2019, Lee announced he would be returning to the lightweight division.[44]

Lee faced undefeated prospect Gregor Gillespie on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244.[45] Lee won the fight via knockout in the first round.[46] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[47]

2020

Lee faced Charles Oliveira on March 14, 2020 as the main event at UFC Fight Night 170.[48] 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.[49] Lee lost the fight via submission with a guillotine choke in the third round.[50]

2021

Lee is scheduled to face Sean Brady in a welterweight bout on July 10, 2021 at UFC 264.[51]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 18–6 Charles Oliveira Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira March 14, 2020 3 0:28 Brasília, Brazil Catchweight (158.5 lbs) bout; Lee missed weight.
Win 18–5 Gregor Gillespie KO (head kick) UFC 244 November 2, 2019 1 2:47 New York City, New York, United States Return to Lightweight. Performance of the Night.
Loss 17–5 Rafael dos Anjos Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee May 18, 2019 4 3:47 Rochester, New York, United States Welterweight debut.
Loss 17–4 Al Iaquinta Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 December 15, 2018 5 5:00 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win 17–3 Edson Barboza TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee April 21, 2018 5 2:18 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Catchweight (157 lbs) bout; Lee missed weight.
Loss 16–3 Tony Ferguson Submission (triangle choke) UFC 216 October 7, 2017 3 4:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States For the interim UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win 16–2 Michael Chiesa Technical submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee June 25, 2017 1 4:37 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 15–2 Francisco Trinaldo Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum March 11, 2017 2 3:12 Fortaleza, Brazil
Win 14–2 Magomed Mustafaev Technical submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs. Hall 2 November 19, 2016 2 4:31 Belfast, Northern Ireland Performance of the Night.
Win 13–2 Jake Matthews TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale July 8, 2016 1 4:06 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–2 Efrain Escudero Decision (unanimous) UFC 197 April 23, 2016 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–2 Leonardo Santos TKO (punches) UFC 194 December 12, 2015 1 3:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–1 James Moontasri Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee July 15, 2015 1 2:56 San Diego, California, United States
Win 10–1 Michel Prazeres Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch February 14, 2015 3 5:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win 9–1 Jon Tuck Decision (unanimous) UFC 178 September 27, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Tuck was deducted one point for a groin kick.
Win 8–1 Jesse Ronson Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale July 6, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 7–1 Al Iaquinta Decision (unanimous) UFC 169 February 1, 2014 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win 7–0 Eric Moon Submission (standing guillotine choke) TWC 20: Final Cut November 16, 2013 1 1:24 Lansing, Michigan, United States Won the TWC Lightweight Championship.
Win 6–0 Travis Gervais Submission (armbar) Canadian Fighting Championship 8 September 13, 2013 1 0:46 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Catchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Win 5–0 Joseph Lile Submission (rear-naked choke) Midwest Fight Series 5 July 19, 2013 3 1:29 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Catchweight (157 lbs) bout; Lee missed weight.
Win 4–0 Kyle Prepolec Submission (guillotine choke) Michiana Fight League April 13, 2013 2 2:17 South Bend, Indiana, United States Catchweight (158 lbs) bout; both fighters missed weight.
Win 3–0 J.P. Reese Decision (unanimous) IFL 51: No Guts, No Glory November 17, 2012 3 5:00 Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Win 2–0 Mansour Barnaoui Decision (unanimous) Instinct MMA: Instinct Fighting 4 June 29, 2012 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 1–0 Levis Labrie Decision (unanimous) Instinct MMA: Instinct Fighting 3 March 31, 2012 3 5:00 Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

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See also

References

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