There has been a lot of clamor for the opening of a 165-pound division in the UFC. For many fighters who struggle between lightweight and welterweight, this new weight class could be the happy medium that would make them perform at their best.
One of those fighters is Kevin Lee, who has been candid about his weight cut struggles to make the 155-pound limit. Currently slated to face Rafael dos Anjos for his welterweight debut at UFC Rochester, “The Motown Phenom” says he is willing to speak with the former lightweight champion and make a side deal for both of them to weigh in at 165 pounds, just to send a message to the company.