Keith “Killa Lee is ready to show the world that he is the real deal at Bellator 239 on February 21. Lee faces Shawn Bunch in the bantamweight division on the prelims of Bellator 239. I spoke with Lee regarding his upcoming fight and his journey to get where he is today.
Lee’s MMA career is far from ordinary. Being the younger brother of UFC lightweight Kevin Lee, Keith had to learn quickly in order to thrive. His first step in becoming an MMA fighter was sparring for the first time with an undefeated Olympic boxer and he held his own. Even though his brother Kevin has been supportive of him, Keith wants to remind everyone that this is his journey and he has what it takes to be a future champion. He also doesn’t feel the pressure of making his Bellator debut.
When giving his thought on his upcoming fight Lee said and his MMA experience Lee said, “I’ve heard a lot of people with this narrative and this fight me being on the big stage and coming to the big show. I totally disagree.”
Lee has worked his way from the amateur promotion Tuff N Nuff to now being signed to Bellator at 23 years old. He is also on a two-fight win streak, the last win was against Leonardo Alves Carvalho by rear-naked choke. This is all due to Lee’s hard work, his faith, family and natural-born talent.
At Bellator 239, Lee will have the opportunity to prove that he is a contender in the Bellator bantamweight division. Watch the full interview with Lee below.