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Kevin Lee says KO win at UFC 244 was the ‘cleanest knockout’ of his career, credits Tristar for improvement

Kevin Lee is back.

‘The Motown Phenom’ made a serious statement at UFC 244 this past Saturday, crumpling Gregor Gillespie with a highlight reel head kick knockout to kick off the main card at Madison Square Garden.

It was a much needed win for Lee who, prior to UFC 244, suffered back-to-back defeats at the hands of Rafael dos Anjos and Al Iaquinta.

Speaking to reporters at a post-fight media scrum, the 27-year-old said his KO win over Gillespie was ‘the cleanest knockout’ of his career and credited his move to Tristar for the result.

“It feels great to get back into the win column,” Lee said, per Tristen Critchfield of Sherdog MMA.