It wasn’t so long ago that Kevin Lee was considered UFC champion material. Achieving that goal might’ve come to fruition if not for some serious weight-cutting issues plaguing his career. From his promotional debut in early 2014 until a victory over Michael Chiesa in the summer of 2017 , Lee went 9-2 as a lightweight, with two separate winning streaks of four and five. During his five-fight winning, the finishes started adding up, leading to an interim title fight with Tony Ferguson at UFC 216. Lee struggled with a massive weight cut for the biggest fight of his career, registering 156 pounds the first time he stepped on the scale. After being cleared by a Nevada Athletic Commission doctor, Lee was allowed one more hour to make 155 – which he did , but he paid a heavy price
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