Kevin Lee closed out UFC Fight Night 128 with a memorable performance that saw him completely shut down Edson Barboza as he claimed a fifth-round TKO victory via doctor stoppage in the main event from Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Lee established his type of fight from the jump, securing a takedown within the first minute of the opening round. The UFC passed along the highlight:
UFCLee brings the fight to the mat immediately! @MotownPhenom #UFCAC https://t.co/8BYGRAwG7e
Things went from bad to worse for Barboza from there. The electrifying kickboxer found himself nullified on the ground as an aggressive Lee switched from mount to side control and back again while delivering heavy ground-and-pound.