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Vaughan Lee (fighter)

Vaughan Lee Harvey (born 15 October 1982) is a retired English mixed martial artist who competed in the Bantamweight division. A professional competitor since 2003, Lee has formerly competed for the UFC and Cage Rage.

Background

Born and raised in Birmingham, England, Lee began training in traditional martial arts at the age of 13.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Lee held an amateur record of 1-0 before making his professional debut on 22 February 2003 against Philly San at Cage Rage 2. He won by TKO in the first second of the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his UFC debut, Lee faced Chris Cariaso on 5 October 2011 at UFC 138, losing via split decision.[2]

Lee faced off with Norifumi Yamamoto on 26 February 2012 at UFC 144. Lee defeated Yamamoto via first round armbar, becoming the first person to submit Yamamoto in his MMA career. The performance also earned Lee Submission of the Night honors.[3][4]

Lee next faced T.J. Dillashaw on 11 July 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman.[5] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.[6]

Lee next faced Motonobu Tezuka on 16 February 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald.[7] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

Lee faced Raphael Assunção on 8 June 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10.[9] He lost the fight via armbar submission in the second round.[10]

Lee was expected to face promotional newcomer Sergio Pettis on 16 November 2013 at UFC 167.[11] However, Lee was forced out of the bout due to injury a week before the fight and was replaced by Will Campuzano.[12]

Lee faced Nam Phan on 1 March 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter: China Finale.[13] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Lee faced Iuri Alcântara on 31 May 2014 at UFC Fight Night 41.[15] He lost the fight by KO early in the first round.[16]

Lee faced Patrick Holohan in a flyweight bout on 18 July 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72.[17] He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.[18]

Personal life

Aside from fighting, Lee works as a personal trainer and has worked with actors such as Scott Adkins whilst his time at UTC Training Centre.

Mixed martial arts record

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Bisping vs. Leites". UFC.com. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  2. ^ Dallas Winston (5 November 2011). "UFC 138 Facebook Results: Chris Cariaso earns a split decision over Vaughan Lee". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
  3. ^ Michael David Smith (26 February 2012). "UFC 144 Results: Vaughan Lee submits Kid Yamamoto". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
  4. ^ "UFC 144 bonuses: Pettis, Lee, Henderson and Edgar earn $65K awards". MMAjunkie.com. 26 February 2012. Archived from the original on 12 July 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
  5. ^ "T.J. Dillashaw Meets Vaughan Lee at UFC on Fuel TV 4". heavy.com. 12 May 2012.
  6. ^ Gene Mrosko (11 July 2012). "UFC on FUEL TV 4 results: TJ Dillashaw submits Vaughan Lee inside of one round". mmamania.com. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  7. ^ "Lee-Tezuka added to UFC on FUEL TV 7". MMAjunkie.com. 6 December 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2012.
  8. ^ Matt Erickson (16 February 2013). "UFC on FUEL TV 7 results: Vaughan Lee defends, outpoints Motonobu Tezuka". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
  9. ^ Mookie Alexander (4 April 2013). "Raphael Assuncao vs. Vaughan Lee slated for UFC on Fuel 10". bloodyelbow.com.
  10. ^ Mike Chiapette (8 June 2013). "UFC on FUEL 10 results: Raphael Assuncao taps out Vaughn Lee, says he wants a title shot". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  11. ^ Staff (1 October 2013). "Vaughan Lee vs. Sergio Pettis in the works for UFC 167". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  12. ^ Staff (5 November 2013). "Vaughan Lee out of UFC 167 vs. Sergio Pettis, UFC seeking replacement". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
  13. ^ Staff (30 January 2014). "TUF China Finale adds Nam Phan vs. Vaughan Lee, tournament finals". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
  14. ^ Dann Stupp (1 March 2014). "TUF China Finale results: Vaughan Lee outworks, out-strikes Nam Phan". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
  15. ^ Mike Whitman (22 April 2014). "UFC Fight Night Berlin Gets Iuri Alcantara-Vaughan Lee Bantamweight Matchup". sherdog.com. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  16. ^ Matt Erickson (31 May 2014). "Iuri Alcantara obliterates Vaughan Lee in 25 seconds". sherdog.com. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  17. ^ Staff (26 May 2015). "Paddy Holohan vs. Vaughan Lee added to UFC Fight Night 72 in Scotland". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  18. ^ Steven Marrocco (18 July 2015). "UFC Fight Night 72 results: Paddy Holohan shuts out Vaughan Lee". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 18 July 2015.

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