Kevin Lee

Kevin Lee was born on September 4, 1992, in Detroit, United States. Kevin “The Motown Phenom” Lee was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 32 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the welterweight division. He made his Octagon debut 3,953 days ago, on February 2, 2014. Lee trains at Tristar Gym.

When is Kevin Lee’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵

As of November 2024, Kevin Lee’s pro record is 18-8-0, with 3 of those wins coming by knockout, 8 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Lee has fought in over 26 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 1 year and 4 months ago against Rinat Fakhretdinov at UFC on ESPN 48: Strickland vs. Magomedov. The fight was on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Kevin Lee by Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in round 1 at 0:55.

Fun fact: On the day Kevin was born, "End of the Road" by Boyz II Men was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more fun Kevin Lee birthday facts.

Kevin Lee’s next fight: PENDING

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Career & History

Kevin Lee, a skilled MMA fighter from Detroit, faced a challenge when he met Daniel Rodriguez on August 28, 2021, at UFC on ESPN, losing the bout by unanimous decision after three rounds. Prior to that, on March 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night, Charles Oliveira caught Lee in a guillotine choke early in the third round, leading to a submission loss.

Back on November 2, 2019, at UFC 244, Lee showcased his knockout power by finishing Gregor Gillespie in the first round, but a few months earlier, on May 18, 2019, at UFC Fight Night, he was on the other end of a submission, with Rafael Dos Anjos securing an arm triangle choke in the fourth round. Lee also faced Al Iaquinta on December 15, 2018, at UFC on FOX, where the fight went the distance, but Lee came up short, losing by unanimous decision.

His fight on April 21, 2018, at UFC Fight Night saw a victory over Edson Barboza, with the fight being stopped by the doctor in the final round, giving Lee a TKO win. However, at UFC 216 on October 7, 2017, in a battle for the interim UFC lightweight title, Tony Ferguson defeated Lee with a triangle choke in the third round.

Lee secured a string of submission victories in the years leading up to these events. He defeated Michael Chiesa, Francisco Trinaldo, and Magomed Mustafaev, all via rear naked choke, at various UFC Fight Nights in 2017 and 2016. In addition, he earned a TKO against Jake Matthews at the TUF 23 Finale in 2016 and claimed unanimous decision wins against Efrain Escudero and Jon Tuck, as well as a split decision over Jesse Ronson from 2014 to 2016.

Early in his UFC career, Lee experienced both triumphs and setbacks. He was victorious against Michel Prazeres by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night in February 2015, but suffered a loss via strikes from Leonardo Santos at UFC 194 in December of the same year. His initial UFC fights included wins over James Moontasri and Jon Tuck and a loss to Al Iaquinta, marking the beginning stages of his ongoing fighting journey.

Kevin Lee height and weight

Kevin Lee’s height is 5' 10" (1.78 m). He fights in the welterweight division. Fighters who fight in the welterweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Kevin Lee net worth

Kevin Lee’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many popular fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Kevin Lee’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

Did you know: The average UFC fighter made $148,000 in 2020, up from average earnings of $146,000 in 2019, $138,000 in 2018, and $132,000 in 2017.

How old is Kevin Lee?

Kevin Lee’s age is 32 years old. He was born on Friday, September 4, 1992. Kevin is turning 33 years old in .

Where is Kevin Lee from?

Kevin Lee was born in Detroit, United States.

What is Kevin Lee’s reach?

Kevin Lee’s reach is 77″ and leg reach is 39″.

Where does Kevin Lee rain?

Kevin Lee trains at Tristar Gym.

Who is Kevin Lee dating now?

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Kevin Lee facts

1. Kevin Lee’s birth sign is Virgo.
2. He was born in the Year of the Monkey.
3. Kevin’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Kevin Lee was born in Millennials Generation (1992).
6. Lee’s life path number is 7.
7. His ruling planet is Mercury.
8. Kevin Lee’s birth flower is Aster/Myosotis.
9. His birthstone is Sapphire.
10. Lee has been alive for 11,774 days or 282,594 hours.

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