“Kevin Should Follow His Lil Bro’s Footsteps” Kevin Lee Advised by Fans as He Makes UFC Comeback

Published 02/07/2023, 10:25 AM EST

Kevin Lee has made a return to the UFC. One of the fan-favorite fighters left the UFC and joined Eagle FC. After just a year, the former UFC fighter will grace his presence in the octagon again. However, there are certain sections of the fans that are not happy with the move. Some of his fans advised Lee on social media to have a different career. Moreover, they also suggested ‘The Motown Phenom’ to follow his younger brother’s path.

As crazy as it sounds, the fans made their voices heard on the issue as the news of Lee signing with the UFC emerged. Furthermore, ‘The Motown Phenom’ will be looking to have a better stint in the UFC this time around after his spell at Eagle FC.

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Fans react as Kevin Lee returns to the UFC.

Kevin Lee has returned to the UFC and the fans are going crazy. Brett Nagamoto announced this news on his Twitter account.

A little more than one year after parting ways, Kevin Lee (@MoTownPhenom) is headed back to the UFC he tells ESPN https://t.co/wWX4z592xu
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) February 7, 2023

One fan wrote on a Reddit post that shared the news, “Kevin Lee fits into this :)”.

One more fan wrote about the reason that the UFC might have resigned the UFC lightweight. They commented, “Don’t forget “have a brother that’s much more famous than you” Odds are high ufc tried to capitalize on that connection”

Furthermore, there were comments on Keith Lee, too. One social media user said, “Kevin should follow his lil bro’s footsteps & turn food critic. Might be a better career path for him at this point ngl”. The comment section turned a bit harsh on Lee.

Another one added, “OMFG. TIL. My mind is fu**ing blown. Also TIL Keith was a fighter in Bellator. W.T.F.”

Moreover, one social media user added, “kevin was one of his coaches for his bellator fights too lol was always fun to see keith lost to some killers as well, would’ve been cool to see him reach his full potential but much happier to see him get the tiktok bag”.

Another fan jokingly wrote, “You forgot steal underpants and make profit”.

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There was honesty seen from some of the fans as they appreciated ‘The Motown Phenom’ return. They said, “Love him or hate him I feel like a card with a Kevin Lee fight on it is more interesting than one without one”.

Another fan said, “Despite everything I actually kinda like Kevin Lee”.

The UFC lightweight will be hoping to have a good run in the UFC this time around. The 30-year-old had a horrid run towards the end of his first stint, as it culminated with consecutive losses.

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Since then, Lee has fought one MMA fight in the Eagle FC and won via unanimous decision.

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Faizan Mirza is a UFC Writer at Essentially Sports. He has had a keen eye on the UFC since 2015 and is a fan of Conor McGregor because of his attitude and charisma. Faizan had been following McGregor's ascent in the sport.

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Vineet Nandwana

“Kevin Should Follow His Lil Bro’s Footsteps” Kevin Lee Advised by Fans as He Makes UFC Comeback

Fans react as Kevin Lee returns to the UFC.

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