THE STORY
On October 7, 2017, at UFC 216 in Las Vegas, Kevin Lee faced Tony Ferguson for the interim lightweight title. After a strong start, Lee's performance declined, leading to a submission loss via triangle choke in the third round. This defeat cost him the interim title opportunity.
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Kevin Lee, Tony Ferguson
WHY IT MATTERS
The fight highlighted Lee's inability to maintain his early momentum, resulting in a significant setback in his career.