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Kevin ‘The Mo’Town Phenom’ Lee, a one-time interim UFC lightweight title challenger, has found his new fighting home.
According to a report this Wednesday afternoon from Ariel Helwani, the Michigan native has penned a multi-fight deal with the Khabib Nurmagomedov-led Eagle FC. At the time of publication, an opponent or date for Lee’s promotional debut have yet to be determined.
“Kevin Lee has signed a multi-fight deal with Eagle FC, sources say,” Helwani tweeted. “Debut date and opponent still TBD (to be determined). EFC is the promotion founded by Khabib Nurmagomedov that is planning to hold as many 10 (sic) events in America in 2022.”
Lee, a seven-year veteran of the UFC, was handed his release from the organization last month following an August unanimous decision defeat to short-notice replacement, Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Vegas 35.
The Michigan native is currently serving a six-month retroactive suspension issued by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after he returned a positive test substance for Adderral following his August return against Rodriguez, which had been prescribed to help treat his diagnosed ADHD.
The aforenoted former undisputed UFC…
