UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Keith Lee wants to continue rising to the occasion after his big win at Bellator 245.
Lee (7-3, MMA, 2-0 BMMA) defeated Vinicius Zani at Mohegan Sun Arena to claim his second victory under the Bellator banner and pick up his fourth straight win overall.
Keith, younger brother of UFC lightweight Kevin Lee, is enjoying his best career stretch. After a rocky start to his pro MMA career that included two straight split-decision losses, Lee is starting to pave his own way and is ready to take on the division’s toughest challenges.
“I want a game opponent,” Lee told MMA Junkie at a post-fight news conference. “I want somebody that’s going to come in here and let me put on a show. I want somebody that other people think is a killer so I can come in here and do my thing.”
Lee mixed things up well during his performance, throwing an array of strikes to the body and head that wore down Zani, who came in four pounds overweight. The win was big for Lee, who had extra added motivation ahead of his bout with a baby girl due to be born just days after fight night.
“I’m very happy with the performance,” Lee said. “I’m happy that I was able to come out here and perform. I give all glory to God – everything that goes on is because of him. I felt solid in there; that guy was big. I don’t know if you could tell on camera, but he was huge! Every time I was shooting, it was like I was shooting into a brick wall, but I’m just thankful I came out with the victory.”
