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UFC Lightweight Kevin Lee Speaks at Rally for Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders

“A couple weeks ago, I got to come to a town meeting here in Las Vegas, got to meet Bernie. And right away, as soon as I could see into his eyes, I could see that the man was a real fighter.” –@MoTownPhenom pic.twitter.com/xXkTbhcNeu

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) December 22, 2019

Colby Covington isn’t the only UFC fighter showing support for a prominent political figure.

UFC lightweight Kevin Lee appeared at a rally for Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Saturday in Las Vegas. Lee also previously voiced support for Sanders following his knockout of Gregor Gillespie at UFC 244, where President Donald Trump was in attendance.