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Kevin Lee admits ‘I can’t absorb shots anymore’ as he breaks silence after KO loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teammate

Kevin Lee has given a refreshingly honest reaction to his latest MMA loss. The former UFC contender’s debut for PFL ended in a disastrous first-round defeat on Friday.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 21

‘Find a new job’… Fans beg Kevin Lee to retire after faceplant KO loss to Khabib Nurmagomedv’s teammate in comeback

A former UFC star’s PFL debut didn’t go to plan after he was stopped in devastating fashion. After suffering a loss on his return to the Octagon in 2023, Kevin Lee looked to start fresh in a new promotion.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 20

PFL 2025 World Tournament free live results & highlights for Rabadanov vs. Lee

The 2025 PFL World Tournament rolls on tonight (June 20) as lightweights, bantamweights, and women’s flyweights meet for their semifinal matchups in Wichita, KS.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 20

PFL Wichita: Full Fight Card

Making their way to Kansas, the PFL delivers on another action-packed card in PFL Wichita, featuring a bevy of top-level lightweight, bantamweight and women’s flyweight competitors.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 19

PFL Lightweight World Tournament Semifinal Preview

Tomorrow night the PFL World Tournament continues from Wichita, Kansas and there are six fighters who will punch their ticket to the finals as three weight classes will be featured.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 28

PFL signs UFC veteran as late replacement for feared opponent

PFL has received a welcome addition to its roster in the form of a former UFC veteran. The PFL World Tournament on June 20 features the lightweight and bantamweight semifinals.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 28

PFL books Kevin Lee against Gadzhi Rabadanov in World Tournament

2024 PFL lightweight champion Gadzhi Rabadanov (25-4-2) has himself a new opponent for the World Tournament semifinals. Rabadanov was set to take on Jay Jay Wilson in the semifinals on June 20th in Wichita, Kansas.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 28

Kevin Lee books PFL debut against Khabib Nurmagomedov teammate who won 2024 tournament

Kevin Lee has booked his debut with the PFL, and he’s immediately set his sights on the toughest test yet. The former UFC interim lightweight title challenger has had a difficult few years of inactivity and up-and-down results.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 6

Former UFC title challenger speaks out after sparring KO goes viral

Former UFC title challenger Kevin Lee was baffled to see sparring footage of him getting knocked out pop up online. What happens in the gym stays in the gym, but unfortunately for Lee, an exchange-gone-wrong at Kill Cliff FC followed him home for all to see.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 7

Kevin Lee hints at Tony Ferguson rematch in newly-founded GFL

Kevin Lee is seeking revenge for his only UFC title fight defeat by calling for a rematch with Tony Ferguson, as his new employers at the GFL have given him the green light.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 29

Former Interim UFC Title Challenger Delivers Stunning Submission Win

One former UFC lightweight's return to MMA Saturday night was nothing short of effortless. Hours after UFC Paris had concluded, Kevin Lee, a former UFC interim lightweight title challenger, made his home state of Michigan proud at Lights Out Championship 17.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / September 28

Kevin Lee Confused by UFC’s Unexpected Contender Series Rejection

Kevin Lee wants to restart his UFC journey in many ways. Even though he is going to take one of the hardest routes to a successful UFC career. It also means that he will be offered to compete in Dana White’s Contender Series on multiple occasions.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 24

Ex-UFC Title Challenger Gets Opponent for Bareknuckle MMA Debut

Kevin Lee is making up for lost time. The former UFC title challenger has only fought twice in the last two years, once in Khabib Nurmagomedov's Eagle FC and then the UFC, where an injured Lee returned against Rinat Fakhretdinov but was submitted by the top prospect inside of a minute.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 17

Ex-UFC Star Finds New Fighting Home after Failed DWCS Proposal

Kevin Lee is moving on from the UFC, at least, for now. A big announcement is in store for the former title challenger, who's been gearing up for his MMA return ever since he retired and then un-retired following a loss to Rinat Fakhretdinov in July of last year.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 9

Ex-Title Challenger Eyes UFC Return with Contender Series Fight

Kevin Lee seems to be a free agent once again. The former UFC title challenger put an end to a brief retirement following his loss to Rinat Fakhretdinov in July 2023 and announced he'd return to MMA earlier this year, not knowing which promotion it will be for.

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Inaugural Spring Members Summit Recap

Editor‘s note: Friend of the blog Kevin Lee attended yesterday‘s season ticket-holder event and brings us a first-person account of the festivities. The Ottawa Senators continue to make an effort to build their season ticket holder (STH) base; one of the big asks by that group was more exclusive events.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 6, 2024

Do Combat Sports Returns Ever Pay Off?

Kevin Lee has announced that he will be returning to MMA after only stating that he was retiring in July 2023. Does coming back from retirement ever work in MMA or boxing?