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Nicolas Atkin

Kevin Lee made a statement on his return to the lightweight division.
The “Motown Phenom” starched Gregor Gillespie with a first-round head kick that brought Madison Square Garden to its feet and kicked off the UFC 244 main card in style.
The 27-year-old Lee (18-5) got himself back in the win column after a loss to Al Iaquinta and an unsuccessful foray into the welterweight division, where Rafael dos Anjos tapped him out in May.
He also handed Gillespie (13-1) his first professional defeat.

KEVIN LEE STARCHED GREGOR GILLESPIE WITH A HEAD KICK #UFC244 pic.twitter.com/nkzrgA6XK6
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) November 3, 2019

Gillespie was rocked with a right hand and then was sent into the fence with the left leg kick, as referee Dan Miragliotta rushed over to waive it off at 2:47 of the first round.
“I could not underestimate this man. This is the most dangerous fight I've ever taken,” Lee said in the Octagon after the fight.
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It was a successful return for Lee after switching camp to Tristar Gym, where he is now training under Firas Zahabi.
“[The] 155 [division] is the place for me from here on out, I got a title to get,” he added. “I started my career here, and this is where I’m going to shine.”


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Lee makes a statement on his return to lightweight division at Madison Square Garden
‘Motown Phenom’ ends Gillespie’s undefeated record



Kevin Lee makes a statement on his return to lightweight division at Madison Square Garden, ending Gregor Gillespie’s undefeated record.


UFC 244

UFC 244: Kevin Lee knocks out Gregor Gillespie with vicious head kick in first round

Lee makes a statement on his return to lightweight division at Madison Square Garden ‘Motown Phenom’ ends Gillespie’s undefeated record

Lee makes a statement on his return to lightweight division at Madison Square Garden

‘Motown Phenom’ ends Gillespie’s undefeated record