Tony Ferguson (22-3 MMA, 12-1 UFC) Tony Ferguson Staple info: Height: 6’0″ Age: 33 Weight: 155 lbs. Reach: 76″ Last fight: Decision win over Rafael Dos Anjos (Nov. 5, 2016) Camp: 10th Planet Jiu-jitsu (California) Stance/striking style: Switch-stance / Kickboxing Risk management: Fair Supplemental info: + 2x All-American wrestler + Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt + 11 KO wins + 7 submission wins + 9 first-round finishes + Relentless pace and pressure ^ Well conditioned / consistent stalker + Dynamic striking assault ^ Shifts stance and variates timing +/- Aggressive in exchanges ^ Counter availabilities + Solid wrestling ability ^ Superb hip, grip and lever awareness + Excellent from front-headlock ^ Chokes, transitions, back-takes + Active and attacking guard Kevin Lee (16-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) Kevin Lee Staple info: Height: 5’9″ Age: 25 Weight: 155 lbs. Reach: 77″ Last fight: Submission win over Michael Chiesa (May 13, 2017) Camp: Xtreme Couture MMA (Las Vegas, NV) Stance/striking style: Orthodox / Kickboxing Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + Regional MMA titles + Collegiate wrestler (division 2) + 1 KO victories + 8 submission wins + 5 first-round finishes + Improved footwork and movement + Works well when coming forward ^ Hard kicks and solid punches + Strong inside of the clinch ^ Effectively chains from body-lock + Excellent offensive and reactive shots ^ Has taken down 10 /11 UFC opponents + Intelligent transitional grappler ^ Positionally aware / fights hands + Dangerous back-taker ^ Heavy hips and crushing chokes Summary: Serving as the main event for UFC 216 is a showdown between Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee for the interim lightweight title.
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