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Kevin Lee offers himself as Jake Paul’s first PFL opponent: “If he wants to make it legitimate, I’ll be around”
Kevin Lee believes Jake Paul needs to fight someone like him in the cage to earn respect. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since a decision victory over Anderson Silva in the boxing ring in October. While the fight was the closest of the YouTuber’s career thus far, an eighth-round knockdown for Paul […]
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Kevin Lee explains how he would be “hurting” his “leverage” by returning to the UFC right now
Kevin Lee has explained how returning to the Ultimate Fighting Championship right now would hurt his leverage. It’s been a while since we saw Kevin Lee in the UFC. The former lightweight title challenger left the company in late 2021 after suffering a loss to Daniel Rodriguez. Ever since then, he’s only had one fight […]
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Shavkat Rakhmonov hilariously reacts to Kevin Lee’s callout of Khamzat Chimaev: “Where do I fit into this”
Shavkat Rakhmonov wants to know where he fits into the welterweight division. ‘Nomad’ has been out of action since his clash with Neil Magny in June. The bout was the biggest test of the undefeated fighter’s career thus far, but he was seemingly unfazed. Rakhmonov dominated the veteran en route to a second-round submission win. […]
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Kevin Lee calls out Khamzat Chimaev for his return to the UFC: “Don’t act like everybody scared of the man”
Kevin Lee is eyeing a return to the UFC to face Khamzat Chimaev. Lee was released from the UFC back in 2021 after back-to-back losses and signed with Eagle FC. He made his promotional debut with a decision win over Diego Sanchez in March of 2022 but has yet to fight since. Now, with Eagle […]
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Pros react after Kevin Lee defeats Diego Sanchez at Eagle FC 46
Tonight’s Eagle FC 46 event was headlined by a super lightweight bout between former UFC stars Kevin Lee and Diego Sanchez. The former interim lightweight title challenger, Lee (19-7 MMA), was let go by Dana White and company back in 2021, this after suffering setbacks in four of his final five Octagon appearances. During that […]
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Eagle FC 46 Results: Kevin Lee defeats Diego Sanchez (Highlights)
Former UFC standouts Kevin Lee and Diego Sanchez collide in the headliner of tonight’s Eagle FC 46 event in Miami. The former interim lightweight title challenger, Lee (18-7 MMA), was let go by Dana White and company after suffering setbacks in four of his final five Octagon appearances. Shortly following his release, Kevin Lee signed a […]
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Kevin Lee rips NSAC over “ridiculous” suspension for Adderall, believes it played a role in his UFC release
Kevin Lee doesn’t understand why the Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended him for using Adderall. Lee did not apply for an exemption to use the drug, which he regrets, but he believes it shouldn’t even be prohibited. It is a drug that is prescribed by doctors and something he needs for his ADHD. Along with […]
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Charles Oliveira “blows Gaethje and Islam out of the water,” says Kevin Lee
Kevin Lee has said Charles Oliveira is the best lightweight he has fought and he is sticking by that. Oliveira has been doubted countless times in his career. ‘Do Bronx’ was the underdog to Lee and Dustin Poirier among countless others and some have even labeled him a “quitter”. Yet, for ‘The Motown Phenom’ he […]
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Eagle FC releases ‘The Mission’ promo for Kevin Lee vs. Diego Sanchez fight
Eagle FC has released a promo called ‘The Mission’ for the upcoming fight between Kevin Lee and Diego Sanchez. Lee and Sanchez will square off tomorrow, Friday, March 11th under the Eagle FC banner in Miami, Florida. Kevin Lee, (18-7 MMA), the former UFC interim lightweight title challenger, was recently let go by Dana White […]
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Pro fighters make their picks for Kevin Lee vs. Diego Sanchez
In the main event of Eagle FC on Friday in Miami, Kevin Lee is set to face Diego Sanchez at 165lbs. Lee is a massive -800 favorite while ‘The Nightmare’ is a +500 underdog. Heading into the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. As the odds suggest […]
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Kevin Lee reveals his plans for Diego Sanchez at Eagle FC 46: “I’m going to break his body where he can’t take it anymore”
Kevin Lee expects to beat Diego Sanchez badly on Friday night in the main event of Eagle FC 46. After Lee was released by the UFC, he was quick to sign with Eagle FC and after his press conference, he told BJPENN.com he was told it’s likely Sanchez would be his first opponent. That ended […]
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Diego Sanchez fighting for legacy at Eagle FC, confident he will upset Kevin Lee to earn a title shot: “The guy he’s watching on tape is not the guy who I am”
Diego Sanchez says he’s fighting for his legacy on Friday night. Sanchez is set to headline Eagle FC 46 in Miami against Kevin Lee in an intriguing matchup. Before the fight came together, he was rumored to sign with BKFC which he says was nearly done until he realized he had unfinished business in MMA. […]
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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 70 with Kevin Lee, Diego Sanchez, Terrance McKinney, and Damon Jackson
The 70th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Vegas 50 and Eagle FC 46. We’re first joined by Kevin Lee (2:28). Next, Diego Sanchez (21:10) comes on. UFC lightweight, Terrance McKinney (46:00) joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC featherweight, Damon Jackson (57:13). […]
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Kevin Lee details his new deal with Eagle FC: “My contract will make more than most UFC champions”
Kevin Lee was released from the UFC back in November 2021 after suffering setbacks in four of his final five Octagon appearances. The former UFC interim lightweight title contender had multiple fights left on his contract, but the UFC chose to release him. Following his departure, ‘The Motown Phenom’, (18-7 MMA) signed a multi-fight deal […]
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Kevin Lee says his UFC release was retaliation stemming from Francis Ngannou’s contract dispute
Kevin Lee, 29, (18-7 MMA) former UFC interim lightweight title contender was released by the Ultimate Fighting Championship in November 2021. Lee’s manager, Marquel Martin, of Creative Artists Agency, had indicated that ‘The Motown Phenom’ had multiple fights left on his contract but the UFC decided to terminate him anyways. Kevin Lee is also speaking […]
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John McCarthy critical of Eagle FC booking a fight between Diego Sanchez and Kevin Lee: “I just don’t think the matchup at this point in their careers is a fair matchup”
Former UFC referee John McCarthy has criticized Eagle FC for booking a fight between Diego Sanchez and Kevin Lee. It was announced recently that former UFC fighters Diego Sanchez and Kevin Lee will, in fact, meet in a 165-pound clash as part of Eagle Fighting Championship’s expansion into the United States. The collision is set […]
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Kevin Lee explains why he’s “a little jealous” of Sean O’Malley: “He did it the right way”
Eagle FC fighter Kevin Lee has admitted he’s jealous of the way Sean O’Malley has been able to rise up through the ranks in the UFC. In the last few weeks, things have changed a fair bit for Kevin Lee. In addition to being released from his contract with the UFC, he also managed to […]
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Kevin Lee shares the one possible way Kamaru Usman could leapfrog Georges St-Pierre to become GOAT
Former UFC fighter Kevin Lee has given his thoughts on how Kamaru Usman could surpass Georges St-Pierre in the GOAT conversation. Across the history of the UFC, and mixed martial arts in general, two men stand head and shoulders above the rest in the “greatest welterweight of all time” debate: Kamaru Usman and Georges St-Pierre. […]
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Diego Sanchez reacts after booking fight with Kevin Lee, says he’s “healthier than ever” for his Eagle FC debut
UFC veteran Diego Sanchez has reacted to confirmation of his Eagle FC debut against Kevin Lee next year. While there’s no way of knowing whether or not Eagle Fighting Championship is going to be a success, it certainly seems as if Khabib Nurmagomedov is willing to break out the big bucks in order to bring […]
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Kevin Lee vs. Diego Sanchez set for March 11 in Miami
Former UFC standouts Kevin Lee and Diego Sanchez will collide under the Eagle FC banner on March 11 in Miami, Florida. The former interim lightweight title challenger, Lee (18-7 MMA), was recently let go by Dana White and company after suffering setbacks in four of his final five Octagon appearances. Shortly following his release from […]
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Kevin Lee reveals the only way he’d ever fight in the UFC again
Kevin Lee doesn’t see himself ever fighting for the UFC again unless one major thing happens. Lee was shockingly released from the UFC late last month and inked a multi-fight deal with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Eagle FC promotion. He will be competing at 165lbs and will make his debut on March 11 and will be paid […]
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Kevin Lee jokingly explains the difference between Khabib and Dana White as promoters, believes Eagle FC will become the second-best promotion
Kevin Lee is impressed with Eagle FC so far. On Wednesday, Lee officially signed a multi-fight deal with the promotion. It surprised many but right when he began talking to Eagle FC, he notice how legit the promotion is. “Honestly, as soon as I walked into the building of the arena we will be fighting […]
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Kevin Lee reveals he’s getting paid in bitcoin for his fights in Eagle FC: ‘It gives me a lot more financial security’
Kevin Lee wants to be known as a trailblazer and will be just that when he fights for Eagle FC. Lee will make his debut for the promotion on March 11, against an opponent TBD – although Diego Sanchez is the name being thrown around. Although he doesn’t have his first fight booked, his multi-fight deal […]
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Kevin Lee says Diego Sanchez will probably be his first opponent in Eagle FC: ‘I’m going to kick his head into the third row’
Kevin Lee is the newest fighter to sign with Eagle FC and his debut fight is being closed to begin made. Lee was shockingly released from the UFC late last month and on Wednesday, Khabib Nurmagomedov officially signed Lee to a multi-fight contract. “The Motown Phenom” will have his debut on March 11 and according […]
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Kevin Lee to sign with Eagle Fighting Championship, reveals Khabib Nurmagomedov
Kevin Lee has found a new home. Lee was recently shockingly released by the UFC at the end of November and many were eager to see where he would sign. Although many thought he would sign with PFL or Bellator, Khabib Nurmagomeodv has revealed Lee is close to signing with his promotion, Eagle Fighting Championship […]
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Scott Coker says Bellator is not currently interested in former UFC fighter Kevin Lee
Scott Coker says that Bellator is not currently interested in signing free agent Kevin Lee following his UFC release. The former interim lightweight title challenger, Lee (18-7 MMA), was let go by Dana White and company last week after suffering setbacks in four of his past five Octagon appearances. Kevin Lee was admittedly shocked by his […]
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Kevin Lee reacts after being let go by the UFC: “Honestly, that’s what pisses me off the most – the lack of respect”
Kevin Lee has reacted after his seven-year run with the UFC was ended with an abrupt email from the promotion. The former interim lightweight title challenger, Lee (18-7 MMA), was let go by Dana White and company after suffering setbacks in four of his past five Octagon appearances. While Kevin Lee was admittedly shocked by his […]
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Kevin Lee released by UFC officials, Eagle FC ready to provide a new home
Kevin Lee has been released by the UFC following a seven-year run with the world’s leading mixed martial arts organization. The former UFC interim lightweight title challenger, Lee (18-7 MMA), was let go after suffering setbacks in four of his past five Octagon appearances. MMA Junkie confirmed the news of Kevin Lee’s release on Tuesday […]