UFC 244 Results: Kevin Lee Knocks Out Gregor Gillespie With Devastating Head-Kick

Kevin Lee earned a huge head-kick knockout victory over Gregor Gillespie at UFC 244.

The UFC contender returned to the lightweight division and beat Gillespie in devastating fashion to snap a two-fight losing skid.

Lee landed a brutal head-kick flush on Gillespie's chin to record a stunning victory.

"I needed to make (a statement) tonight," Lee said. "Coming in here, my back was against the wall, I was taking on the most decorated wrestler in the division, I needed to put on a show."

His superb Octagon showing sent social media into overdrive.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Lee def. Gillespie by knockout at 2:47 of Round 1.

Topics: UFC 244

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