Kevin Lee re-introduced himself to the lightweight division in a big way on Saturday night.
“The Motown Phenom” earned a potential knockout of the year after demolishing previously undefeated prospect Gregor Gillespie with a picture perfect head kick at 2:47 into the opening round at UFC 244. After two losses in a row — one at lightweight and one at welterweight — Lee returned to 155 pounds with a much needed win after working under head coach Firas Zahabi for the first time.
“I needed to make [a statement] tonight,” Lee said.