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Kevin Lee planning return to lightweight, wants Moscow fight with ‘next Khabib’ Islam Makachev

After a brief stint at welterweight, Kevin Lee is already planning a move back down to 155-pounds, and the former interim title challenger already has a opponent and location in mind.

Lee (17-5) fought Rafael dos Anjos in his UFC welterweight debut back in May, losing the fight by fourth-round submission. The 27-year-old has only one win in his last four fights, defeating Edson Barboza prior to his decision loss to Al Iaquinta.

Talking recently to ESPN, Lee said after watching Khabib Nurmagomedov’s performance at UFC 242 against Dustin Poirier last weekend, it made him interested in a fight with the Russian.