UFC Vegas 35 takes place this weekend. A featherweight clash between Giga Chikadze and Edson Barboza will headline the event. Multiple cancellations have plagued the match card. Just last week, we witnessed not one but three fights pulled out from the fight card for various reasons. However, the promotion has finally put together six fights that will be part of the main card at UFC Vegas 35. The card will also feature The Ultimate Fighter finals as well. Here is a list of the fights scheduled for the main card [https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/8/22/22636237/ufc-vegas-35-main-card-announced?utm_campaign=mmafighting&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter] at UFC Vegas 35. Edson Barboza vs. Giga Chikadze Bryan Battle vs. Gilbert Urbina- (The Ultimate Fighter middleweight final) Ricky Turcios vs. Brady Hiestand- (The Ultimate Fighter bantamweight final) Kevin Lee vs. Daniel Rodriguez Andre Petroski vs. Micheal Gillmore Makhmud Muradov vs. Gerald Meerschaert Responds to Anthony Smith’s Recent Comments [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-what-the-fuk-are-you-saying-you-big-zombie-conor-mcgregor-responds-to-anthony-smiths-recent-comments/] FIGHTS TO WATCH OUT FOR AT UFC VEGAS 35 UFC Vegas 35 [https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-august-28-2021] is stacked with some incredible fights that fans can not miss out on. The main event features a clash between two of the best strikers in the featherweight division. Further down the card, Ricky Turcios and Brady Hiestand battle it out for a spot on the UFC’s roster. Bryan Battle takes on Gilbert Urbina on short notice after Gore suffered an injury, sidelining him. Both fights will be to decide the winner of the latest installment of The Ultimate fighter with two weight classes being contested. Kevin Lee returns to welterweight once again and will take on Daniel Rodriguez on short notice. ‘The Motown Phenom [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kevin-lee/]’ was initially set to face Sean Brady. However, Brady pulled out of the bout because of an injury. Lee will hope to get back to winning ways at 170-pounds. Makhmud Muradov is another fighter to watch out for. ‘Mach’ is on a 14-fight win streak at the moment. He will take on a UFC veteran in Gerald Meerschaert. Muradov is 3-0 in the UFC and has secured two of those wins via stoppage. It will be interesting to see how he fares against Meerschaert. What do you make of the main card at UFC Vegas 35? Which fight are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments below! 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Kevin Lee 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Kevin “The Motown Phenom” Lee is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC's lightweight division. He hails from a strong wrestling background and has an incredible ground game. Apart from that, he is also an entertainer with the ability to get under people’s skin with his trash talking. As of January 2021, he is ranked at #12 in the UFC lightweight <a href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rankings</a>.

Lee had an impressive start in his MMA career. He kicked off his career with an impressive seven-fight win streak.

[caption id="attachment_436075" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-436075" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-949816848.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1348" /> ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - APRIL 21: Kevin Lee celebrates after his TKO victory over Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Boardwalk Hall on April 21, 2018 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kevin Lee: UFC Career</h2>
Lee started his UFC career with a loss against Al Iaquinta at UFC 169. He then went on to defeat fighters like Jon Tuck and Jake Matthews to name a few. Kevin Lee encountered turbulence in his career after he lost an interim lightweight championship bout against Tony Ferguson.

Although he won the next fight against Edson Barboza, he lost against Al Iaquinta for the second time. Many speculated that this was mainly because Lee did not have a head coach.

Despite losing, Lee took matters into his own hands and moved up a weight class. Lee had trouble making lightweight as he is too big for the division. He was one among many to pressurize the UFC to create a 165 lbs division. However, that did not happen.

Lee took on Rafael dos Anjos in a welterweight scrap. He found success early on, but got submitted in the fourth round. Things seemed bleak for 'The Motown Phenom'. However, on the advice of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joe-rogan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Joe Rogan</a>, Lee joined the Tristar Gym under a <a href="https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/joe-rogan-kevin-lee-is-not-even-in-his-prime/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">new</a> head coach, Firas Zahabi. The result was a beautiful head kick knockout of Gregor Gillespie at UFC 244.

Lee lost to Charles Oliveira at UFC: Brasilia. As of now, he has taken a break from MMA and vows to return stronger than before.

'The Motown Phenom' has an 11-6 <a href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/ee9ebceabfd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">record</a> in the UFC.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kevin Lee: Fighting Style</h2>
Lee is an elite wrestler. However, his striking is not bad either, and he can out-strike many top-ranked contenders in the UFC. His greatest weakness is his cardio, as he cannot keep up his pace for a long time. Eventually, his cardio declines and he becomes an easy target for his opponent.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kevin Lee: Achievements</h2>
Lee holds a proud record of <a href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Kevin-Lee-84342" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">18-6-0,0NC </span></a>in his MMA career. He was Total Warrior Combat's lightweight <a href="https://combat.draftcentral.com.au/player/kevin-lee/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">champion</a>. Although he is yet to capture the UFC gold, Lee has won 3 performance of the night bonuses in the UFC against Magomed Mustafaev, Michael Chiesa, and Gregor Gillespie.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kevin Lee: Net Worth and Salary 2021</h2>
Lee did not cross the $100k mark until his fight with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-chiesa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michael Chiesa</a>. He made around $149,000 for his victory against Chiesa. As of now, Lee's highest payday came through his interim title fight against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tony-ferguson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tony Ferguson</a> ($280,000), followed by his recent knockout of Gillespie ($233,000).

Kevin Lee has earned over $1,536,300 in his UFC career according to <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2020/03/14/kevin-lee-career-earnings-fox11/">The Sports Daily</a>. These numbers do not include undisclosed bonuses.

[caption id="attachment_234508" align="aligncenter" width="1000"]<img class="wp-image-234508 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200312013159/Kevin-Lee-in-a-fight-against-Gregor-Gillespie.jpg" alt="Kevin Lee in a fight against Gregor Gillespie" width="1000" height="576" /> Nov 2, 2019; New York, NY, USA; Kevin Lee (red gloves) defeats Gregor Gillespie (blue gloves) during UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to Contact Kevin Lee?</h2>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/motownphenom/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MoTownPhenom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Nickname</td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">The Motown Phenom</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">28</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Born</span></td>
<td>4 September 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Country</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">USA</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Gym</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Tristar Gym</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5ft 9in</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight/ Division</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">156 lbs (lightweight)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Reach</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">77 inches</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Record </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">18-6-0,0NC</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Active Win Streak</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">0</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wins by Stoppage (Submissions &amp; KO/TKO)</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">11 (3T/KOs &amp; 8 Submissions)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Estimated Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">NA</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Kevin Lee

Kevin Lee 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Kevin “The Motown Phenom” Lee is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC&#8217;s lightweight division. He hails from a strong wrestling background and has an incredible ground game. Apart from that, he is also an entertainer with the ability to get under people’s skin with his trash talking. As of January 2021, he is ranked at #12 in the UFC lightweight rankings. Lee had an impressive start in his MMA career. He kicked off his career with an impressive seven-fight win streak. ATLANTIC CITY, NJ &#8211; APRIL 21: Kevin Lee celebrates after his TKO victory over Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Boardwalk Hall on April 21, 2018 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Kevin Lee: UFC Career Lee started his UFC career with a loss against Al Iaquinta at UFC 169. He then went on to defeat fighters like Jon Tuck and Jake Matthews to name a few. Kevin Lee encountered turbulence in his career after he lost an interim lightweight championship bout against Tony Ferguson. Although he won the next fight against Edson Barboza, he lost against Al Iaquinta for the second time. Many speculated that this was mainly because Lee did not have a head coach. Despite losing, Lee took matters into his own hands and moved up a weight class. Lee had trouble making lightweight as he is too big for the division. He was one among many to pressurize the UFC to create a 165 lbs division. However, that did not happen. Lee took on Rafael dos Anjos in a welterweight scrap. He found success early on, but got submitted in the fourth round. Things seemed bleak for &#8216;The Motown Phenom&#8217;. However, on the advice of Joe Rogan, Lee joined the Tristar Gym under a new head coach, Firas Zahabi. The result was a beautiful head kick knockout of Gregor Gillespie at UFC 244. Lee lost to Charles Oliveira at UFC: Brasilia. As of now, he has taken a break from MMA and vows to return stronger than before. &#8216;The Motown Phenom&#8217; has an 11-6 record in the UFC. Kevin Lee: Fighting Style Lee is an elite wrestler. However, his striking is not bad either, and he can out-strike many top-ranked contenders in the UFC. His greatest weakness is his cardio, as he cannot keep up his pace for a long time. Eventually, his cardio declines and he becomes an easy target for his opponent. Kevin Lee: Achievements Lee holds a proud record of 18-6-0,0NC in his MMA career. He was Total Warrior Combat&#8217;s lightweight champion. Although he is yet to capture the UFC gold, Lee has won 3 performance of the night bonuses in the UFC against Magomed Mustafaev, Michael Chiesa, and Gregor Gillespie. Kevin Lee: Net Worth and Salary 2021 Lee did not cross the $100k mark until his fight with Michael Chiesa. He made around $149,000 for his victory against Chiesa. As of now, Lee&#8217;s highest payday came through his interim title fight against Tony Ferguson ($280,000), followed by his recent knockout of Gillespie ($233,000). Kevin Lee has earned over $1,536,300 in his UFC career according to The Sports Daily. These numbers do not include undisclosed bonuses. Nov 2, 2019; New York, NY, USA; Kevin Lee (red gloves) defeats Gregor Gillespie (blue gloves) during UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports How to Contact Kevin Lee? Instagram, Twitter  Nickname The Motown Phenom  Age 28  Born 4 September 1992  Country USA  Gym Tristar Gym  Height 5ft 9in  Weight/ Division 156 lbs (lightweight)  Reach 77 inches  Record  18-6-0,0NC  Active Win Streak 0  Wins by Stoppage (Submissions &amp; KO/TKO) 11 (3T/KOs &amp; 8 Submissions)  Estimated Net Worth NA

Following Multiple Cancellations UFC Vegas 35 Main Card Finally Confirmed

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