Best fights of Kevin Lee
Over 13 years as a professional, Kevin Lee has compiled a 20-9 (12) record, including two title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Kevin Lee loses to Rafael dos Anjos via KO
On May 18, 2019 Kevin Lee faced Rafael dos Anjos in a welterweight bout. Lee was 26 years old with a record of 17-4, and Anjos was 34 with a record of 28-11. Lee was coming off a loss and Anjos was on a 2-fight losing streak. Anjos submitted Lee via arm-triangle choke in the 4th round.
2. Kevin Lee KOs Edson Barboza
On April 21, 2018 Kevin Lee faced Edson Barboza in a lightweight bout. Lee was 25 years old with a record of 16-3, and Barboza was 32 with a record of 19-5. Both Lee and Barboza were coming off a loss. Lee stopped Edson Barboza via TKO in the 5th round.
3. Kevin Lee submits Francisco Trinaldo
On March 11, 2017 Kevin Lee faced Francisco Trinaldo in a lightweight bout. Lee was 24 years old with a record of 14-2, and Trinaldo was 38 with a record of 21-4. Lee was on a 3-fight winning streak and Trinaldo was on a 7-fight winning streak. Lee submitted Francisco Trinaldo via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
4. Kevin Lee chokes out Michael Chiesa
On June 25, 2017 Kevin Lee faced Michael Chiesa in a lightweight bout. Lee was 24 years old with a record of 15-2, and Chiesa was 29 with a record of 12-2. Lee was on a 4-fight winning streak and Chiesa was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lee submitted Michael Chiesa via choke-out in the 1st round.
5. Kevin Lee KOs Gregor Gillespie
On November 2, 2019 Kevin Lee faced Gregor Gillespie in a lightweight bout. Lee was 27 years old with a record of 17-5, and Gillespie was 31 with a record of 13-0. Lee was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Gillespie was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Lee stopped Gregor Gillespie via KO in the 1st round.
6. Kevin Lee loses to Tony Ferguson via KO
On October 7, 2017 Kevin Lee fought Tony Ferguson for the vacant UFC lightweight title. Lee was 25 years old with a record of 16-2, and Ferguson was 33 with a record of 22-3. Lee was on a 5-fight winning streak and Ferguson was on a 9-fight winning streak. Ferguson submitted Lee via triangle choke in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
7. Kevin Lee loses to Charles Oliveira via KO
On March 14, 2020 Kevin Lee faced Charles Oliveira in a lightweight bout. Lee was 27 years old with a record of 18-5, and Oliveira was 30 with a record of 28-8. Lee was coming off a win and Oliveira was on a 6-fight winning streak. Oliveira submitted Lee via guillotine choke in the 3rd round.
8. Kevin Lee defeats Diego Sanchez
On March 11, 2022 Kevin Lee faced Diego Sanchez in a super lightweight bout. Lee was 29 years old with a record of 18-7, and Sanchez was 40 with a record of 30-13. Lee was on a 2-fight losing streak and Sanchez was coming off a loss. Lee won via unanimous decision.
9. Kevin Lee KOs Jake Matthews
On July 8, 2016 Kevin Lee faced Jake Matthews in a lightweight bout. Lee was 23 years old with a record of 12-2, and Matthews was 21 with a record of 11-1. Lee was coming off a win and Matthews was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lee stopped Jake Matthews via TKO in the 1st round.