MIAMI, Fla. – Kevin Lee knows the MMA world has high expectations for his fighting career, but he’s been unable to 100 percent fill those shoes.
The former UFC contender returns to action this Friday against veteran Diego Sanchez (30-13) in the main event of Eagle FC 46. Lee (18-7) makes his long-awaited debut at 165 pounds – a weight class he’s been advocating since his days in the UFC.
Although “The Motown Phenom” reached the highs of a UFC interim championship fight in 2017, Lee has always believed there are more levels left to his game than what he’s been able to achieve. Being too small for welterweight and too heavy to cut down to lightweight, Lee is confident super lightweight will be the place where he fulfills his potential.
