With GFL his new dwelling, Kevin Lee hopes he can lastly run issues again with a former rival.
Lee (19-8) was one in every of many big-name signings with the International Struggle League (GFL), which formally launches its draft on Jan. 24. On the highest of Lee’s want record is Tony Ferguson (25-11 MMA, 15-9 UFC), who submitted him of their interim light-weight title struggle in October 2017.
“The Motown Phenom” returned to the win column this previous September at Lights Out Championship 17 when he submitted Bellator veteran Thiago Oliveira (17-12-1) in simply two minutes.
“I’ve heard a few names tossed round,” Lee advised “The Ariel Helwani Present” on Tuesday. “The one which pursuits me essentially the most is Tony Ferguson. He’s had his ups and downs in his profession, however we’ve had a terrific struggle for the UFC championship.
“That’s one thing that lots of people can get behind, and that’s a struggle that I actually, actually need. So, April 4 is the primary occasion, we’re about 4 months out, I’m working the whole lot, I’m working laborious, and we’re going to placed on struggle.”
Ferguson is coming off a submission loss to Michael Chiesa this previous August at UFC on ABC 7, the place he suffered his eighth-straight loss – an organization document. “El Cucuy” just lately teased struggle information, however didn’t point out the place he’ll be competing.
With Dana White urging him to retire, Ferguson’s future with the UFC is unknown. Nonetheless, Lee revealed that Ferguson might wind up with the GFL, too.
“Yeah, he’s in talks with them (GFL),” Lee claimed.
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