Kevin Lee released from the UFC after fourth loss in five fights

Kevin Lee throws a kick against Daniel Rodriguez in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 28, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Veteran lightweight and welterweight Kevin Lee’s days in the UFC are over.

MMA Fighting reported on Tuesday that ‘The Motown Phenom’ has been released from his contract, three months removed from his decision loss to Daniel Rodriguez. He is currently under USADA suspension through February 2022 after testing positive for Adderall.

Lee (18-7) once challenged for the UFC’s interim lightweight title when he took on Tony Ferguson at UFC 216 in 2017. After a strong start, Lee wound up losing by third-round submission. He made his UFC debut in…