Kevin Lee

"The Motown Phenom"

MMA Record: 18-8-0
UFC Record: 11-8-0
Weight Class: Welterweight

Kevin Lee "The Motown Phenom" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Kevin Lee has 11 wins in the UFC. Kevin Lee lands an average of 3.88 significant strikes per minute and averages 3.18 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

19
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Kevin Lee, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 18 wins, 8 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the UFC's 170-pound weight class, he stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches with a reach of 77 inches, adopting an orthodox stance. In terms of fighting style, Lee demonstrates a high level of aggression, averaging 3.88 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career. His striking accuracy is 42%, while he absorbs an average of 3.6 strikes per minute, showcasing a solid strike defense at 50%. Lee also excels in takedowns, with an average of 3.18 takedowns per 15 minutes and a takedown accuracy of 43%. Throughout his career, Kevin Lee has achieved notable victories, including a win against Francisco Trinaldo, whose ELO rating was 1128 at the time. However, his recent fight history reveals a series of setbacks. In May 2019, he lost to Rafael Dos Anjos via submission. A victory followed in November 2019 against Gregor Gillespie, secured by a knockout kick. Unfortunately, Lee suffered losses against Charles Oliveira and Daniel Rodriguez in March 2020 and August 2021, respectively, both ending in decisions. His most recent fight, held on July 1, 2023, resulted in another loss, this time via submission by Rinat Fakhretdinov.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1128

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 9'
Weight
Welterweight
Reach
77'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Sep 04 1992
Age
33
Peak ELO
1133
ELO Rank
278 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
399-146-4
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1077.8
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1061.4

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.88
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
42%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.6
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
50%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
3.18
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
43%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.8
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Kevin Lee Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2023-07-01 UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov Rinat Fakhretdinov SUB Guillotine Choke 1 0:55 Loss
2021-08-28 UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze Daniel Rodriguez U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2020-03-14 UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira Charles Oliveira SUB Guillotine Choke 3 0:28 Loss
2019-11-02 UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz Gregor Gillespie KO/TKO Kick 1 2:47 Win
2019-05-18 UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Lee Rafael Dos Anjos SUB Arm Triangle 4 3:47 Loss
2018-12-15 UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta Al Iaquinta U-DEC 5 5:00 Loss
2018-04-21 UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee Edson Barboza KO/TKO 5 2:18 Win
2017-10-07 UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee Tony Ferguson SUB Triangle Choke 3 4:02 Loss
2017-06-25 UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee Michael Chiesa SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 4:37 Win
2017-03-11 UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum Francisco Trinaldo SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 3:12 Win
2016-11-19 UFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs. Hall 2 Magomed Mustafaev SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 4:31 Win
2016-07-08 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale Jake Matthews KO/TKO Punches 1 4:06 Win
2016-04-23 UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux Efrain Escudero U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2015-12-12 UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor Leonardo Santos KO/TKO Punches 1 3:26 Loss
2015-07-15 UFC Fight Night: Mir vs Duffee James Moontasri SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 2:56 Win
2015-02-14 UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch Michel Prazeres U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2014-09-27 UFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso Jon Tuck U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2014-07-06 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale Jesse Ronson S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2014-02-01 UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2 Al Iaquinta U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Kevin Lee ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
19 2023-07-01 Rinat Fakhretdinov 1033 Loss -19 1073
18 2021-08-28 Daniel Rodriguez 1075 Loss -18 1092
17 2020-03-14 Charles Oliveira 1183 Loss -13 1110
16 2019-11-02 Gregor Gillespie 1114 Win +22 1123
15 2019-05-18 Rafael Dos Anjos 1153 Loss -14 1101
14 2018-12-15 Al Iaquinta 1090 Loss -18 1115
13 2018-04-21 Edson Barboza 1112 Win +21 1133
12 2017-10-07 Tony Ferguson 1180 Loss -14 1112
11 2017-06-25 Michael Chiesa 1103 Win +21 1126
10 2017-03-11 Francisco Trinaldo 1128 Win +23 1105
9 2016-11-19 Magomed Mustafaev 1044 Win +20 1082
8 2016-07-08 Jake Matthews 1067 Win +22 1062
7 2016-04-23 Efrain Escudero 994 Win +15 1040
6 2015-12-12 Leonardo Santos 1054 Loss -15 1025
5 2015-07-15 James Moontasri 1021 Win +21 1040
4 2015-02-14 Michel Prazeres 1001 Win +16 1019
3 2014-09-27 Jon Tuck 1021 Win +18 1003
2 2014-07-06 Jesse Ronson 1000 Win 0 985
1 2014-02-01 Al Iaquinta 1017 Loss -15 985

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