“The Motown Phenom” is headed up a weight class.
Kevin Lee is set to make his welterweight debut against Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC on ESPN+ 9, which takes place May 18th in Rochester, New York. Promotion officials confirmed the news to the Democrat and Chronicle on Wednesday.
Dos Anjos, a former UFC lightweight champion, has lost two straight at 170 pounds. Most recently, the Brazilian fell to current welterweight champ Kamaru Usman, who dethroned Tyron Woodley earlier this month. Prior to that, dos Anjos fought Colby Covington for the interim title, but lost a decision.