It’s not uncommon to hear fighters talk about “falling in love” with MMA again after becoming disinterested in the sport – or just losing motivation for whatever reason.
Kevin Lee didn’t exactly lose his passion for fighting, but he was also forced to take an extended break from action after undergoing two major knee surgeries in the past year, which gave him a lot of time to reflect.
It was during his recovery from surgery that Lee began pushing his body in new ways that he had never done before, which included extended trips to the weight room as he packed on extra muscle.