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My Take
Kevin Lee is one of those fighters who had all the tools to be a UFC champion but somehow never quite put it all together at the right moment — and that's exactly what makes him such a compelling watch. The guy from Grand Rapids, Michigan turned pro and shot up the lightweight rankings on pure athletic talent and relentless pressure fighting, earning a title eliminator shot against Tony Ferguson in 2017 before a rear-naked choke ended his night in the third round. He bounced between lightweight and welterweight in the UFC, always dangerous, always entertaining, but consistency was the ghost he couldn't catch. His move to PFL felt like a fresh start, and honestly I respect a fighter who keeps reinventing himself rather than fading out quietly. At his best, Kevin Lee is a highlight-reel waiting to happen.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kevin Lee
- Name (Japanese)
- ケビン・リー
- Reading
- けびん・りー
- Born
- September 4, 1992 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Origin
- Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter
2. Background
- High school
- Southfield High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kevin Lee born?
Born September 4, 1992 (age 33).
Where is Kevin Lee from?
Kevin Lee is from Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
What does Kevin Lee do?
Kevin Lee works as mixed martial arts fighter.
How tall is Kevin Lee?
Kevin Lee is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.