Kevin Lee News
Floyd Mayweather's teammate, Kevin Lee, gives prediction for potential McGregor fight
bjpenndotcom - May 5, 2017
While Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather may not be officially set to fight one another, talks of a potential boxing match between the two have dominated combat sports headlines since McGregor’s UFC 205 win over Eddie Alvarez. In 2017, with talks of a potential McGregor-Mayweather fight heating up, Floyd Mayweather enlisted the help of UFC lightweight Kevin Lee to aid him in preparation for the potential scrap.
Kevin Lee fires back at Al Iaquinta: 'Nobody give a f**k if u retire'
Russell Ess - April 27, 2017
UFC lightweight Al Iaquinta made his return to the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 108 last weekend after a short retirement. “Raging” Al made quick work of the tough and always game Diego Sanchez, walking away with a KO win in the first round. Following the win, Iaquinta let out his rage, exclaiming his less than happy feelings for the UFC, UFC President Dana White, and fellow UFC fighters on The MMA Hour and on twitter.
Michael Chiesa vs. Kevin Lee headlines 'UFC Fight Night: OKC'
bjpenndotcom - March 31, 2017
On June 25th, streaking lightweights Michael Chiesa and Kevin Lee will step into the Octagon for a pivotal showdown for these two top ranked lightweights. The UFC announced the matchup on Twitter, where they also revealed that the fight would serve as the main event scrap to an already stacked card which features the likes of BJ Penn vs. Dennis Siver, Tim Boetsch vs. Johny Hendricks, and Felice Herrig vs. Justin Kish to name just a few of the high-profile fights on the card.
UFC Fight Night 106 Results: Kevin Lee submits Francisco Trinaldo (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 11, 2017
A lightweight scrap between Kevin Lee and Francisco Trinaldo served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 106 prelims in Brazil. Round one begins and Lee opens up with a high kick which is blocked. Trinaldo replies with a left hand that connects. He presses forward and Lee dives in for a takedown attempt which is easily defended by the Brazilian. A good combination finds a home for Francisco. Lee pushes forward and shoots in and scores a takedown. He begins working from the full guard of Trinaldo. The Brazilian veteran is eventually able to scramble and get back to his feet along the fence. Lee with a good uppercut inside. They break and Trinaldo lands a huge left that rocks Lee who staggers backwards. Trinaldo chases after him but Lee is able to clinch up. They break and Lee lands a right jab but the Brazilian fires off another hard left. Trinaldo with a good shot to the body. Lee shoots in for a takedown but it is not there. Trinaldo with some shots from the top. Lee scrambles free. The fighters trade shots to end round one.