Kevin Lee net worth
Kevin Lee net worth in 2022 is estimated to be around $1.5 million, Kevin Lee has made most of his wealth and fortune by fighting for UFC and other MMA promotions.
Currently Kevin Lee is an free agent and signed with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Eagle FC. In their recent US event Kevin Lee fought Diego Sanchez.
Throughout his MMA career he has made $1,654,500, His highest payday was at UFC fight night when he fought Edson Barboza. He made $154,000 from this fight.
About Kevin Lee
Fighter Name | Kevin Lee |
Kevin Lee Net Worth | $1.5 Million |
MMA Record | 18-7-0 |
Nickname | The Motown Phenom |
Height | 5′ 9″ |
Weight | 170 lbs. |
Reach | 77″ |
Stance | Orthodox |
Date of Birth (Age) | September 4, 1992 (age 29) |
Kevin Lee had descent career in UFC, He reached to the interim lightweight title shot but unfortunately he was submitted by the Tony Ferguson.
On September 4, 1992, Lee was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and raised in Detroit, Michigan.
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Kevin Lee Career Earnings
Kevin Lee has made more than $1,654,500 from his MMA career, He was one of the nicely paid athlete on UFC roaster.
Kevin Lee vs. Daniel Rodriguez
In his last UFC fight, Kevin Lee fought Daniel Rodriguez he suffered an Unanimous decision loss in three round bout.
He earned $109,500, which included his base salary of $110,000 and $16,000 in fight week incentive pay.
He was fined $16,500, however, for failing a drug test after the fight.
Kevin Lee vs. Charles Oliveira
Kevin Lee fought current/former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira on March 14, 2022. He lost this bout by third round submission.
He made $103,000 from this fight, Which included his base salary of $110,000. However, he was fined $22,000 for missing weight.
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Kevin Lee vs. Gregor Gillespie
On Nov 2, 2019, Kevin Lee fought Gregor Gillespie and won this fight by first round knockout.
He made $233,000 from this fight, Which included his base salary of $84,000, fight win bonus of $84,000 and $50,000 performance bonus.
Kevin Lee vs. Rafael Dos Anjos
Kevin Lee fought an another top lightweight in Rafael Dos Anjos, He lost this fight by submission by arm triangle.
He made $94,000 from this fight, which included his base salary of $84,000, a fight win bonus of $84,000, and a $10,000 performance bonus.
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Kevin Lee vs. Al Iaquinta
On December 15, 2018, Kevin Lee suffered a unanimous decision loss to Al Iaquinta. He made $94,000 from this fight, which included his base salary of $84,000.
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Kevin Lee vs. Edson Barboza
Kevin Lee fought Edson Barboza in a highly anticipated bout. Kevin Lee defeated Edson Barboza by TKO in the fifth round of their fight.
He made $154,000 from this fight, which included his base salary of $80,000, a fight win bonus of $890,000, and a $10,000 performance bonus. He also fined $16,000 for missing weight.
Kevin Lee vs. Tony Ferguson
In UFC 216, Kevin Lee fought Tony Ferguson for the interim lightweight championship. He lost this fight by triangle choke in the last round.
He was paid $280,000 for this fight. which included his basic salary of $250,000 and a $30,000 Reebok sponsorship.
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Kevin Lee vs. Michael Chiesa
Kevin Lee fought Michael Chiesa on June 25, 2017. He defeated Chiesa by first round rear naked choke submission.
He made $148,000 from this fight, which included his base salary of $44,000, a fight win bonus of $44,000, a $50,000 performance of the night bonus, and a $10,000 Reebok sponsorship.
Kevin Lee vs. Francisco Trinaldo
Kevin Lee defeated Francisco Trinaldo by rear naked choke submission in very first round. He was paid $89,000 for this fight.
Kevin Lee vs. Magomed Mustafaev
Kevin Lee defeated Magomed Mustafaev by first round submission. He submitted Mustafaev by rear naked choke.
He earned a total of $115,000, including his base salary of $30,000, a fight win bonus of $30,000, and a $50,000 performance bonus.
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Kevin Lee vs. Jake Matthews
Kevin Lee defeated Jake Mathews in the ultimate fighter finale. He knocked out Mathews in round number one.
He earned a total of $53,000, including his base salary of $24,000, a fight win bonus of $24,000, and $5,000 Reebok sponsorship.
Kevin Lee vs. Efraine Escudero
In UFC 197, Kevin Lee defeated Efraine Escudero by unanimous decision in a three-round war. He made $53,000 from this fight, which included his base salary of $24,000 and a fight win bonus of $24,000.
Kevin Lee vs. Leonardo Santos
Kevin Lee fought Leonardo Santos at UFC 192. He suffered a KO loss in round number one. He made $26,000 from this fight, which included his base salary of $21,000 and a $5,000 Reebok sponsorship.
Kevin Lee Record
Kevin Lee’s current record is 18-7-0, he is still actively competing in his MMA career.
Kevin Lee Early Life
Kevin Lee born on September 4, 1992 at Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Kevin Lee has one sister and two brothers. One of his brothers, named Keith, is currently signed with Bellator MMA fighting.
Kevin Lee attended Southfield High School, where he started training in wrestling and competed in basketball.
Kevin Lee MMA/UFC Career
On February 1, 2014 at UFC 169, Kevin Lee made his professional MMA debut against Al Iaquinta. where he lost by a unanimous decision.
Later, on July 6, 2014, Kevin Lee fought on The Ultimate Fighter Finale he defeated Jesse Ronson by split decision.
Since then, he went on a four-fight winning streak until losing to Leonardo Santos by first round knockout.
Awards & Accomplishment
- Former UFC Lightweight Interim title challenger
- TWC Lightweight Championship (One time)
- Performance of the Night (Three times) vs. Magomed Mustafaev, Michael Chiesa, and Gregor Gillespie
Frequently Asked Question
Kevin Lee net worth in 2022 is estimated to be around $1.5 million, Kevin Lee has made most of his wealth and fortune by fighting for UFC and other MMA promotions.
As of in 2022, Kevin Lee is 29 years old in the age.
Kevin Lee is five feet nine inches tall in the height.
Kevin Lee’s next fight is not yet scheduled. He is a free agent now and we might see him in various other MMA promotions.