Former lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee opens up about his regrets in his MMA career, particularly a missed clash with Conor McGregor. Read more for the full story.
Kevin Lee Reveals Regret Over Failed Clash with Conor McGregor
In a recent interview, former interim lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee opened up about his regrets in his mixed martial arts career. Reflecting on his achievements, Lee expressed his disappointment over a failed clash with former two-weight champion Conor McGregor during his initial stint with the promotion.
Lee, who recently returned to the Octagon at UFC Vegas 76, suffered his third consecutive loss in a first-round guillotine choke defeat to Rinat Fakhretdinov. However, it was the missed opportunity to fight McGregor that still weighs heavily on his mind.
During the interview, Lee stated, "I just wish I was smarter, especially in fights like the Tony Ferguson fight. I feel like that fight cost me a lot, it cost me my head coach, which really changed the trajectory of my career. It obviously cost me the world title, it cost me a fight against Conor McGregor which would’ve changed a lot of things financially. So, if there is any fight that I wish had gone differently, it’s the Tony Ferguson fight. But, I don’t have any regrets, no. I learned a lot, especially from that one."
Throughout his career, Lee has achieved notable victories over fighters such as Efrain Escudero, Jake Matthews, Francisco Trinaldo, Michael Chiesa, Edson Barboza, and Gregor Gillespie.
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| Result | Opponent |
|---|---|
| Win | Efrain Escudero |
| Win | Jake Matthews |
| Win | Francisco Trinaldo |
| Win | Michael Chiesa |
| Win | Edson Barboza |
| Win | Gregor Gillespie |
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