Kevin Lee is searching for revenge for his solely UFC title battle defeat by calling for a rematch with Tony Ferguson, as his new employers on the GFL have given him the inexperienced gentle.
The World Battle League is a contemporary new addition to the blended martial arts world. The GFL hopes to revolutionize MMA with 50% of its income going to athletes at every occasion; greater than double what the UFC allegedly pays these on their roster.
Many individuals are skeptical of the GFL, likening it to a number of promotions earlier than it that are inclined to pump cash into the expansion of its model earlier than collapsing and later changing into defunct.
However whereas it lasts, the newly based group might be dwelling to a plethora of fight sports activities fan favorites.
One in all which is Kevin Lee, who hopes his first outing contained in the GFL cage might be in opposition to former foe, Tony Ferguson.
“April 4 is the primary occasion,” Lee instructed Ariel Helwani. “I’ve heard a few names tossed round [but] the one which pursuits me probably the most is Tony Ferguson.”
“Tony’s had his ups and downs in his profession however we have had an excellent battle for the UFC championship. I believe that is one thing that lots of people can get behind and that is a battle I actually, actually need.”
Whereas he is not at present signed to the promotion, Kevin Lee claimed that talks have begun for the GFL to accumulate Tony Ferguson.
“Yeah, [Ferguson’s] in talks with [the GFL].”
Kevin Lee desires to run it again with El Cucuy in GFL 🔁 #HelwaniShow pic.twitter.com/16lfTfsvhz
— Uncrowned (@uncrownedcombat) January 7, 2025
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The pair fought again in the primary occasion of UFC 216 on October 7, 2017.
Each males have been driving excessive and competed for the interim light-weight title within the absence of then-champion Conor McGregor.
After a back-and-forth 14-minute affair, Tony Ferguson would lock within the triangle choke and earn certainly one of his last wins contained in the octagon.
