Kevin Lee (fighter)

Kevin Lee
Born September 4, 1992
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 156 lb (71 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach 77.0 in (196 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Team Triumph MMA
Wrestling NCAA Division II Wrestler[2]
Years active 2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 11
Wins 10
By submission 4
By decision 6
Losses 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kevin Lee (born September 4, 1992) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Lightweight division.

Background

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Lee 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. However, with two years left of wrestling eligibility at the school, Lee dropped out to focus on a career in mixed martial arts.[3][4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Lee turned professional in March 2012. He won his first seven bouts before signing with the UFC, four of those wins were via submission.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Lee signed with the UFC in December 2013.[5]

Lee made his debut for the promotion at UFC 169 against Al Iaquinta. He suffered his first defeat via unanimous decision.[6]

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.[7]

Lee faced Jon Tuck at UFC 178 on September 27, 2014.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision. Tuck was docked 1 point for a groin kick in the second round.

Lee faced Michel Prazeres on February 14, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 60.[9] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Lee is expected to face James Moontasri on July 15, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 71.[10]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–1 Michel Prazeres Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch February 14, 2015 3 5:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–1 Jon Tuck Decision (unanimous) UFC 178 September 27, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–1 Jesse Ronson Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale July 6, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 7–1 Al Iaquinta Decision (unanimous) UFC 169 February 1, 2014 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 Eric Moon Submission (standing guillotine choke) TWC 20: Final Cut November 16, 2013 1 1:24 Lansing, Michigan, United States Won TWC Lightweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Travis Gervais Submission (armbar) Canadian Fighting Championship 8 September 13, 2013 1 0:46 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 160. lb Catchweight bout.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Joseph Lile Submission (rear-naked choke) Midwest Fight Series 5 July 19, 2013 3 1:29 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Kyle Prepolec Submission (guillotine choke) Michiana Fight League April 13, 2013 2 2:17 South Bend, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Mansour Barnaoui Decision (unanimous) Instinct MMA: Instinct Fighting 4 June 29, 2012 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Levis Labrie Decision (unanimous) Instinct MMA: Instinct Fighting 3 March 31, 2012 3 5:00 Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC 178 Johnson vs. Cariaso". UFC.com. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Kevin Lee - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  3. ↑ http://www.freep.com/story/sports/2014/09/26/ufc-kevin-lee-grand-valley-state/16313519/
  4. ↑ http://mmajunkie.com/2013/04/fight-path-chance-encounter-with-gsp-helped-fuel-undefeated-kevin-lee
  5. ↑ "UFC scoops up another three fighters, including prospects Tumenov and Lee". bloodyelbow.com. December 11, 2013.
  6. ↑ "UFC 169 results: Al Iaquinta wins entertaining scrap against Kevin Lee". mmafighting.com. February 1, 2014.
  7. ↑ "TUF 19 Finale results, photos: Kevin Lee takes split decision from Jesse Ronson". mmajunkie.com. July 6, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Kevin Lee – Jon Tuck To Meet At UFC 178". mmafrenzy.com. July 31, 2014.
  9. ↑ Jason Floyd (January 1, 2015). "Three fights made official for UFC Fight Night 60". themmareport.com. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  10. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2015-04-25). "Kevin Lee vs. James Moontasri added to UFC Fight Night in San Diego". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-04-25.

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