Category: Kevin Lee

  • Kevin Lee gives prediction for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson matchup

    One fight many fans want to see is Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson. Many believe “El Cucuy” is the toughest fight for the undefeated Dagestani champion in Nurmagomedov. Yet he bout has still yet to happen despite being scheduled four times. UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee believes that fight will happen in 2020, and he […]

  • Kevin Lee believes Georges St-Pierre will return and beat Khabib Nurmagomedov

    Kevin Lee believes Georges St-Pierre will return and beat Khabib Nurmagomedov

    Kevin Lee believes Georges St-Pierre will return to the Octagon, and that the former welterweight and middleweight champ will do so at lightweight. Lee is now training at the famed Tristar gym in Montreal, Canada. The gym is the long-time home of St-Pierre. After seeing St-Pierre in the gym — looking quite slimmed down — […]

  • Kevin Lee says Gregor Gillespie is the ‘dumbest fight’ he could have taken

    Kevin Lee says Gregor Gillespie is the ‘dumbest fight’ he could have taken

    UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee believes that taking a fight with Gregor Gillespie was the dumbest decision he could’ve made as he attempts to get back in the win column at UFC 244. Lee (17-5) is set to square off against the undefeated Gillespie (13-0) at Madison Square Garden in just a few short weeks, […]

  • Gregor Gillespie discusses his UFC 244 fight with Kevin Lee

    Gregor Gillespie discusses his UFC 244 fight with Kevin Lee

    Gregor Gillespie discusses how he overcame alcohol and drug addiction to pursue his MMA career. He also reveals the hardest worker he knows in the MMA game. Yesterday it was announced that the undefeated lightweight prospect, Gillespie, is scheduled to fight Kevin Lee at UFC 244 on Saturday 2nd November in New York City. As […]

  • Kevin Lee bashes BMF title, Jorge Masvidal fires back

    Kevin Lee bashes BMF title, Jorge Masvidal fires back

    Kevin Lee is not impressed by the newly conceived BMF title, which will be on the line when Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz collide in the UFC 244 main event. Lee bashed this newly conceived, one-off title in an interview with MMA Junkie. “It was a lot of factors,” Lee said when asked about his […]

  • Kevin Lee changes opinion, now believes Ferguson will struggle against Nurmagomedov

    Kevin Lee changes opinion, now believes Ferguson will struggle against Nurmagomedov

    Kevin Lee has been critical of UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov in the past, but he appears to have changed his tune. Last month, Nurmagomedov dismantled Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi. Many fans believed Poirier had what it took to defeat the undisputed lightweight champion, however, his efforts were futile as he […]

  • Report: Kevin Lee vs Gregor Gillespie being discussed for UFC 244

    Report: Kevin Lee vs Gregor Gillespie being discussed for UFC 244

    Former UFC interim lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee is reportedly ready to return to the lightweight division, and he’s got an undefeated opponent waiting for him. MMA Junkie was first to report that Kevin Lee vs Gregor Gillespie is being discussed for UFC 244 on November 2nd in New York. This will mark the return […]

  • Islam Makhachev fires back at Kevin Lee

    Islam Makhachev fires back at Kevin Lee

    Late last week, Kevin Lee announced his intention to return to the lightweight division after a brief stint at welterweight. He stated that he hopes to work his way toward a title fight with lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov, and that he’s interested in battling Nurmagomedov’s training partner Islam Makhachev in the meantime. “After looking at […]

  • VIDEO | Kevin Lee plays video games while driving

    VIDEO | Kevin Lee plays video games while driving

    Kevin Lee recently put the autonomous driving capabilities of his Tesla to the test, as he revealed in a recent Instagram post. Lee posted a video of himself playing video with his Tesla on autopilot. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2c4v5nnGlr/ “My momma cussed me out when I sent her this video otw to Montréal but if my insurance go […]

  • Kevin Lee returning to lightweight

    Kevin Lee returning to lightweight

    Earlier this year, Kevin Lee announced his intention to move from the lightweight division to the welterweight division. His time in this heavier division did not last long. After tapping to a Rafael dos Anjos choke in his welterweight debut at UFC Rochester in May, Lee is now headed back down to lightweight. Interestingly, it […]

  • Kevin Lee says opportunity to train with Georges St-Pierre triggered move to TriStar

    Kevin Lee says opportunity to train with Georges St-Pierre triggered move to TriStar

    Former UFC interim lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee is on a two-fight losing streak and has thus decided to change up camps. After dropping his last fight to Rafael dos Anjos, in a bout that served as his welterweight debut, “The Motown Phenom” is now set to train at TriStar with Georges St-Pierre for his […]

  • Kevin Lee: Ben Askren is ‘easiest fight out of anybody’

    Kevin Lee: Ben Askren is ‘easiest fight out of anybody’

    Kevin Lee certainly doesn’t see a scenario where a matchup with Ben Askren would be all that competitive. Now that “The Motown Phenom” has had a taste of the welterweight division — and with plans to stay at 170-pounds — a fight between him and Askren is something that could be on the table. With […]

  • Kevin Lee plans to stay at welterweight

    Kevin Lee plans to stay at welterweight

    Last month, in the main event of UFC Rochester, long-time UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee made his debut in the welterweight division opposite a fellow former lightweight in Rafael dos Anjos. Unfortunately for Lee, this first welterweight bout didn’t go as planned, as he was submitted by his foe in the fourth round. While Lee […]

  • Kevin Lee recounts phone call with Georges St-Pierre: ‘I tried to pick a fight with him’

    Kevin Lee recounts phone call with Georges St-Pierre: ‘I tried to pick a fight with him’

    “The Motown Phenom” Kevin Lee joined Joe Rogan on his podcast this week to discuss all things MMA. A notable topic of discussion was a potential fight between Lee and UFC legend, George St-Pierre. Kevin Lee told Rogan: “I wanted to fight him (St-Pierre), because going into it, win lose or draw, I’m going to […]

  • Joe Rogan claims Anthony Joshua was dropped in sparring the week of Ruiz loss

    Joe Rogan claims Anthony Joshua was dropped in sparring the week of Ruiz loss

    Joe Rogan is very well connected in the combat sports world. The UFC commentator is well acquainted with many movers and shakers of the MMA and boxing worlds, and apparently, somebody he considers “a good source” told him that Anthony Joshua was knocked out in sparring the week of his shocking upset loss to Andy […]

  • Kevin Lee says ‘it might be a long night for Khabib’ against Dustin Poirier

    Kevin Lee says ‘it might be a long night for Khabib’ against Dustin Poirier

    At UFC 242, Khabib Nurmagomedov will look to defend his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi. The champion is already a big betting favorite. Although the odds are against Poirier, UFC welterweight Kevin Lee believes it is a much tougher fight for Nurmagomedov than many think. The reason for that thinking is simple. […]

  • Joe Rogan compares Kevin Lee to George St-Pierre

    Joe Rogan compares Kevin Lee to George St-Pierre

    Kevin Lee is currently on a two-fight losing streak, having recently come up short to Rafael dos Anjos and Al Iaquinta in the welterweight and lightweight divisions respectively. UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes a change of scenery could be the solution for the struggling but undeniably talented “Motown Phenom.” In fact, Rogan has a specific […]

  • Kevin Lee provides optimistic update after loss to ‘RDA’

    Kevin Lee provides optimistic update after loss to ‘RDA’

    Earlier this month, in the main event of UFC Rochester, former UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee climbed up to the welterweight division, where he battled former lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos in a high-stakes contender bout. Unfortunately, this move to welterweight did not immediately pay off for Kevin Lee, as he was submitted by his […]

  • What’s next for Rafael dos Anjos, Kevin Lee after UFC Rochester?

    What’s next for Rafael dos Anjos, Kevin Lee after UFC Rochester?

    Last night, the UFC returned to our screens with the UFC Rochester card. In the main event, Kevin Lee moved up to welterweight to take on Rafael dos Anjos. “The Motown Phenom” had some success early on but in the fourth round, RDA took over and submitted Lee to get back into the win column. […]

  • Kevin Lee issues statement after submission loss to Rafael dos Anjos

    Kevin Lee issues statement after submission loss to Rafael dos Anjos

    When Kevin Lee moved up to the welterweight division to fight Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC Rochester, his hope was to separate himself from a tough lightweight loss to Al Iaquinta and simultaneously assert himself as a top welterweight contender. Unfortunately, his mission did not go as planned, as he was […]

  • Pros react to Rafael dos Anjos stopping Kevin Lee at UFC Rochester

    Pros react to Rafael dos Anjos stopping Kevin Lee at UFC Rochester

    A welterweight bout between former lightweight fighters Rafael dos Anjos and Kevin Lee headlined tonight’s UFC Rochester event. The former UFC lightweight champion, Dos Anjos, entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after dropping back-to-back decision losses to Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman in his most recent octagon appearances. Prior to the setbacks, Rafael dos […]

  • UFC Rochester Results: Rafael dos Anjos submits Kevin Lee (Highlights)

    UFC Rochester Results: Rafael dos Anjos submits Kevin Lee (Highlights)

    A welterweight bout featuring former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos taking on Kevin Lee headlined tonight’s UFC Rochester event. Rafael dos Anjos will enter tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering back-to-back decision losses to Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington in his most recent octagon appearances. Prior to his recent skid, ‘RDA‘ had burst […]

  • UFC Rochester: Lee vs. Dos Anjos Live Results

    UFC Rochester: Lee vs. Dos Anjos Live Results

    The octagon returns to New York this evening for UFC Rochester, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by a welterweight scrap between Rafael dos Anjos and Kevin Lee. Rafael dos Anjos will enter tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering back-to-back decision losses to Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington in his most recent octagon appearances. […]

  • Kevin Lee believes 165-pound division is ‘inevitable,’ sees no downside to it

    Kevin Lee believes 165-pound division is ‘inevitable,’ sees no downside to it

    Kevin Lee is set to move up to welterweight to take on Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC Rochester. Although Lee will weigh around 170 pounds, he was hoping by now he would be a part of a new 165-pound division. Lee and several other fighters have talked about why this division […]

  • Rafael dos Anjos responds to Kevin Lee’s suggestion to meet at 165 lbs

    Rafael dos Anjos responds to Kevin Lee’s suggestion to meet at 165 lbs

    UFC Rochester headliners Rafael dos Anjos and Kevin Lee are two of the most vocal advocates for a 165-pound division in the UFC. Ahead of their welterweight fight at UFC Rochester this weekend, Lee even suggested they both weigh-in at 165 pounds to make a statement to the UFC. “If he’s down with it, I’d […]

  • Kevin Lee lists five opponents he wants to fight before career is over

    Kevin Lee lists five opponents he wants to fight before career is over

    Kevin Lee is moving up to welterweight to take on the former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC Rochester this Saturday. Although “The Motown Phenom” is moving up in weight he is not done for good in the lightweight division. Instead, he has hopes of fighting a few lightweights in […]

  • UFC Rochester | Pro fighters make their picks for Kevin Lee vs. Rafael dos Anjos

    UFC Rochester | Pro fighters make their picks for Kevin Lee vs. Rafael dos Anjos

    In the main event of UFC Rochester, Kevin Lee is moving up in weight to make his welterweight debut against former lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the fight. They are split on this one. Here’s what they had to […]

  • UFC Rochester | Kevin Lee expecting ‘bloodbath’ against Rafael dos Anjos

    UFC Rochester | Kevin Lee expecting ‘bloodbath’ against Rafael dos Anjos

    Kevin Lee is set to make his welterweight debut this Saturday against former UFC lightweight champion and current third-ranked welterweight Rafael dos Anjos. For Lee, to get the chance to fight a top-three opponent in his welterweight debut is exciting. He also likes the fact that dos Anjos is a former lightweight too. “Yeah, I […]