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Kevin Lee has been released by the UFC following a seven-year run with the world’s leading mixed martial arts organization.<\/p>\n

The former UFC interim lightweight title challenger, Lee (18-7 MMA), was let go after suffering setbacks in four of his past five Octagon<\/a> appearances.<\/p>\n

MMA Junkie<\/a> confirmed the news of Kevin Lee\u2019s release on Tuesday with his manager Marquel Martin.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe UFC\u2019s decision to release Kevin is disappointing and unfortunate,\u201d<\/em> Martin wrote in a statement. \u201cKevin is young, talented and has fought some of the toughest guys on the UFC\u2019s roster. I think the UFC made the wrong decision in releasing him, but we all believe there are brighter days ahead in Kevin\u2019s career.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Kevin Lee last competed back in August where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Daniel Rodriguez. That setback was preceded by a submission defeat to reigning UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.<\/p>\n

During his 18-fight UFC career ‘The MoTown Phenom’ scored wins over notables such as Jake Matthews, Michael Chiesa, Edson Barboza and Gregor Gillespie<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Shortly following news of his release from the UFC, Eagle FC CEO Rizvan Magomedov told Damon Martin<\/a> that his promotion was interested in providing Kevin Lee a new home.<\/p>\n

“Eagle FC is ready to give <\/span>Kevin Lee<\/span><\/em> a new home.”<\/em> – Magomedov said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eagle FC is of course owned by Khabib Nurmagomedov<\/a>, who was previously courted by ‘The MoTown Phenom’ for a fight under the UFC banner.<\/p>\n

Where would you like to see Kevin Lee fight next following his release from the UFC? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!<\/p>\n

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