Kevin Lee
UFC 2014–present · rated in 2 editions · peak overall 83.0
Scouting report
Double-leg takedowns and ground-and-pound propelled Kevin "The Motown Phenom" Lee into an interim lightweight title shot after a run of consecutive stoppage wins. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Lee scored a head-kick knockout of Gregor Gillespie, his wrestling and power reflected in an 81 Wrestling rating, 76 Strength, and 81 Overall score.
Peak ratings
By edition
Lee put together a winning streak between 2016 and 2017 that included a submission win over Magomed Mustafaev, a decision over Francisco Trinaldo, and a TKO of Michael Chiesa in Oklahoma City, earning him an interim title bout against Tony Ferguson at UFC 216 in Las Vegas. UNVERIFIED: "finishing Efrain Escudero, Jake Matthews... and technical submission of Michael Chiesa" — could not confirm an Efrain Escudero fight or a submission (rather than TKO/doctor stoppage) finish of Chiesa via source. His NCAA Division II wrestling base, explosive takedowns, and back-take prowess are reflected in an 88 Wrestling and 82 Boxing.
In April 2018 in Atlantic City, Lee dominated Edson Barboza with wrestling and ground-and-pound before scoring a head-kick knockout of undefeated prospect Gregor Gillespie at UFC 244 in Madison Square Garden, despite dropping decisions to Al Iaquinta and Rafael dos Anjos. His athleticism, top rides, and right hand are captured in his 88 Wrestling and 82 Boxing.
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