Bantamweight prospect Keith “Killa” Lee is now a new addition to the growing Bellator bantamweight roster. This was first reported by MMA Junkie’s Danny Segura, with the details that he signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator. Lee is the younger brother of Kevin Lee and is currently on a two-fight win streak.
At 23 years old, Lee has fought in multiple promotions like TKO Major League MMA and Global Legion FC. He has an MMA record of 5-3, Lee’s last win was a submission win over Leonardo Alves Carvalho at Global Legion FC on December 13, 2019. Lee will face Shawn Bunch at Bellator 239 on February 21.
Bunch is looking to bounce back from a submission loss to Leandro Higo from Bellator 228 on September 28, 2019. Before losing to Higo, Bunch was on a five-fight win streak. He will have more experience then Lee, with Bunch’s MMA record being 9-4.
Bellator 239 will feature a main event between Ed Ruth and Yaroslav Amosov. Ruth at 8-1 is currently on a two-fight win streak, while Amosov is undefeated with an MMA record of 22-0.