"It's not a one-stop shop anymore" - Kevin Lee has a message for MMA free agents

Kevin Lee, in the wake of his victory against Diego Sanchez at EFC 46, recently sent a strong message to the UFC and any free agent MMA fighters yearning for an opportunity to compete in the promotion.

He confirmed that the UFC wasn't the only high-profile promotion in the MMA landscape anymore, hailing Eagle FC as just as successful a business compared to the UFC.

When asked to send a message to other free agents during the post-fight interview who may be weighing their options of signing with a promotion, Lee revealed that Khabib Nurmagomedov's promotion is an ideal destination for aspiring MMA fighters.

He went on to offer fans some insight into the inner workings of the promotion, claiming that it was one of the more refined experiences he's enjoyed over the course of a storied career in the realm of MMA and combat sports.

"It's amazing over here, man. It's amazing. Like, it's a different level of focus and a different level of talent, really, you know. It's nice that we in a sport where it's not a one-stop-shop anymore. It's not a [one-horse race]. But yeah, it's amazing. I got paid well. Good fight. So it's the type of fight that UFC would have put on and I felt like the atmosphere was even better, the people were. It was classy. It was a classy, nice little show. I like it," said Lee.

Check out Kevin Lee's take on Eagle FC as a successful MMA promotion below:

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Kevin Lee on getting the opportunity to compete at 165-lbs

In the same interaction with the media, Kevin Lee lifted the lid on the experience of fighting at 165-lbs. He declared that the division suited his physique and that he was able to prepare for the fight and compete without much hassle.

'The Motown Phenom' further admitted that fighting at 165-lbs offered him the opportunity to compete at his absolute peak. Here's what he had to say about the experience:

"Physically, I felt better than I ever have. At no point was I breathing hard. I could see all the shots coming and I felt real strong when I grabbed them."

Kevin Lee and Diego Sanchez locked horns in the main event of Eagle FC 46, with Lee earning a unanimous decision win over Sanchez. The event was hosted at the FLXCast Arena in Miami, Florida, on March 11.