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{{short description|English mixed martial artist}}
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'''Vaughan Harvey Lee''' (born {{birth date|df=yes|1982|10|15}}) is an English [[Mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who formerly competed in the [[UFC]]'s [[Bantamweight (MMA)|Bantamweight]] division. A professional competitor since 2003, Lee has also formerly competed for [[Cage Rage]].
'''Vaughan Lee Harvey''' (born 15 October 1982) is a retired English [[Mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who competed in the [[Bantamweight (MMA)|Bantamweight]] division. A professional competitor since 2003, Lee has formerly competed for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] and [[Cage Rage]].

==Background==
Born and raised in [[Birmingham]], [[England]], Lee began training in traditional martial arts at the age of 13.


==Mixed martial arts career==
==Mixed martial arts career==
===Early career===
===Early career===
Lee made his professional debut on 22 February 2003 against Philly San at Cage Rage 2. He lost by TKO in the second round. Over the next few years Lee compiled a record of 11-6-1.
Lee held an amateur record of 1-0 before making his professional debut on 22 February 2003 against Philly San at Cage Rage 2. He won by TKO in the first second of the first round.


===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
In his UFC debut, Lee faced [[Chris Cariaso]] on 5 October 2011 at [[UFC 138]], losing via split decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/11/5/2540296/ufc-138-facebook-results-chris-cariaso-vaughan-lee-leben-munoz|title=UFC 138 Facebook Results: Chris Cariaso earns a split decision over Vaughan Lee|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Dallas Winston|date=2011-11-05|accessdate=2011-11-05}}</ref>
In his UFC debut, Lee faced [[Chris Cariaso]] on 5 October 2011 at [[UFC 138]], losing via split decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/11/5/2540296/ufc-138-facebook-results-chris-cariaso-vaughan-lee-leben-munoz|title=UFC 138 Facebook Results: Chris Cariaso earns a split decision over Vaughan Lee|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Dallas Winston|date=2011-11-05|access-date=2011-11-05}}</ref>


Lee faced off with [[Norifumi Yamamoto]] on 26 February 2012 at [[UFC 144]]. Lee defeated Yamamoto via first round armbar, becoming the first person to submit Yamamoto in his MMA career. The performance also earned Lee ''Submission of the Night'' honors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/2/25/2824836/ufc-144-results-vaughan-lee-submits-kid-yamamoto|title=UFC 144 Results: Vaughan Lee submits Kid Yamamoto|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Michael David Smith|date=2012-02-26|accessdate=2012-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27580/ufc-144-bonuses-awards.mma|title=UFC 144 bonuses: Pettis, Lee, Henderson and Edgar earn $65K awards|date=26 February 2012|publisher=MMAjunkie.com}}</ref>
Lee faced off with [[Norifumi Yamamoto]] on 26 February 2012 at [[UFC 144]]. Lee defeated Yamamoto via first round armbar, becoming the first person to submit Yamamoto in his MMA career. The performance also earned Lee ''Submission of the Night'' honors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/2/25/2824836/ufc-144-results-vaughan-lee-submits-kid-yamamoto|title=UFC 144 Results: Vaughan Lee submits Kid Yamamoto|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Michael David Smith|date=2012-02-26|access-date=2012-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27580/ufc-144-bonuses-awards.mma|title=UFC 144 bonuses: Pettis, Lee, Henderson and Edgar earn $65K awards|date=26 February 2012|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|access-date=12 July 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120712234625/mmajunkie.com/news/27580/ufc-144-bonuses-awards.mma|archive-date=12 July 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


Lee next faced [[T.J. Dillashaw]] on 11 July 2012 at [[UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heavy.com/mma/mma-news/2012/05/t-j-dillashaw-meets-vaughan-lee-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-4/|title=T.J. Dillashaw Meets Vaughan Lee at UFC on Fuel TV 4 |publisher=heavy.com |date=12 May 2012}}</ref> He lost the fight via submission in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/7/11/3153552/ufc-on-fuel-tv-4-results-tj-dillashaw-submits-vaughan-lee-inside-of|title=UFC on FUEL TV 4 results: TJ Dillashaw submits Vaughan Lee inside of one round|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Gene Mrosko|date=2012-07-11|accessdate=2012-07-11}}</ref>
Lee next faced [[T.J. Dillashaw]] on 11 July 2012 at [[UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heavy.com/mma/mma-news/2012/05/t-j-dillashaw-meets-vaughan-lee-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-4/|title=T.J. Dillashaw Meets Vaughan Lee at UFC on Fuel TV 4 |publisher=heavy.com |date=12 May 2012}}</ref> He lost the fight via submission in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/7/11/3153552/ufc-on-fuel-tv-4-results-tj-dillashaw-submits-vaughan-lee-inside-of|title=UFC on FUEL TV 4 results: TJ Dillashaw submits Vaughan Lee inside of one round|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Gene Mrosko|date=2012-07-11|access-date=2012-07-11}}</ref>


Lee next faced Motonobu Tezuka on 16 February 2013 at [[UFC on Fuel TV: Barao vs. McDonald]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/castillo-sass-etim-forte-lee-tezuka-gomez-harris-added-to-ufc-on-fuel-tv-7|title=Lee-Tezuka added to UFC on FUEL TV 7|work=MMAjunkie.com|date=6 December 2012 |accessdate=6 December 2012}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/02/ufc-on-fuel-tv-7-results-vaughan-lee-vs-motonobu-tezuka|title=UFC on FUEL TV 7 results: Vaughan Lee defends, outpoints Motonobu Tezuka|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Matt Erickson|date=2013-02-16|accessdate=2013-02-16}}</ref>
Lee next faced Motonobu Tezuka on 16 February 2013 at [[UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/castillo-sass-etim-forte-lee-tezuka-gomez-harris-added-to-ufc-on-fuel-tv-7|title=Lee-Tezuka added to UFC on FUEL TV 7|work=MMAjunkie.com|date=6 December 2012 |access-date=6 December 2012}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/02/ufc-on-fuel-tv-7-results-vaughan-lee-vs-motonobu-tezuka|title=UFC on FUEL TV 7 results: Vaughan Lee defends, outpoints Motonobu Tezuka|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Matt Erickson|date=2013-02-16|access-date=2013-02-16}}</ref>


Lee faced [[Raphael Assunção]] on 8 June 2013 at [[UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum|UFC on Fuel TV 10]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/4/4/4182266/mma-news-raphael-assuncao-vs-vaughan-lee-ufc-on-fuel-10|title=Raphael Assuncao vs. Vaughan Lee slated for UFC on Fuel 10|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Mookie Alexander|date=4 April 2013}}</ref> He lost the fight via armbar submission in the second round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/6/8/4410102/ufc-on-fuel-10-results-raphael-assuncao-taps-out-vaughn-lee-says-he|title=UFC on FUEL 10 results: Raphael Assuncao taps out Vaughn Lee, says he wants a title shot|publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Mike Chiapette|date=2013-06-08|accessdate=2013-06-08}}</ref>
Lee faced [[Raphael Assunção]] on 8 June 2013 at [[UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum|UFC on Fuel TV 10]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/4/4/4182266/mma-news-raphael-assuncao-vs-vaughan-lee-ufc-on-fuel-10|title=Raphael Assuncao vs. Vaughan Lee slated for UFC on Fuel 10|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Mookie Alexander|date=4 April 2013}}</ref> He lost the fight via armbar submission in the second round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/6/8/4410102/ufc-on-fuel-10-results-raphael-assuncao-taps-out-vaughn-lee-says-he|title=UFC on FUEL 10 results: Raphael Assuncao taps out Vaughn Lee, says he wants a title shot|publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Mike Chiapette|date=2013-06-08|access-date=2013-06-08}}</ref>


Lee was expected to face promotional newcomer [[Sergio Pettis]] on 16 November 2013 at [[UFC 167]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/vaughan-lee-vs-sergio-pettis-in-the-works-for-ufc-167|title=Vaughan Lee vs. Sergio Pettis in the works for UFC 167|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-10-01|accessdate=2013-10-01}}</ref> However, Lee was forced out of the bout due to injury a week before the fight and was replaced by [[Will Campuzano]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/11/vaughan-lee-out-of-ufc-167-vs-sergio-pettis-ufc-seeking-replacement|title=Vaughan Lee out of UFC 167 vs. Sergio Pettis, UFC seeking replacement|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-11-05|accessdate=2013-11-05}}</ref>
Lee was expected to face promotional newcomer [[Sergio Pettis]] on 16 November 2013 at [[UFC 167]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/vaughan-lee-vs-sergio-pettis-in-the-works-for-ufc-167|title=Vaughan Lee vs. Sergio Pettis in the works for UFC 167|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-10-01|access-date=2013-10-01}}</ref> However, Lee was forced out of the bout due to injury a week before the fight and was replaced by [[Will Campuzano]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/11/vaughan-lee-out-of-ufc-167-vs-sergio-pettis-ufc-seeking-replacement|title=Vaughan Lee out of UFC 167 vs. Sergio Pettis, UFC seeking replacement|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-11-05|access-date=2013-11-05}}</ref>


Lee faced [[Nam Phan]] on 1 March 2014 at [[The Ultimate Fighter: China#UFC Fight Night: Kim vs. Hathaway|The Ultimate Fighter: China Finale]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/01/tuf-china-finale-adds-nam-phan-vs-vaughan-lee-tournament-finals/|title=TUF China Finale adds Nam Phan vs. Vaughan Lee, tournament finals|publisher=mmajunkie.com||author=Staff|date=2014-01-30|accessdate=2014-01-30}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/03/tuf-china-finale-results-vaughan-lee-outworks-out-strikes-nam-phan|title=TUF China Finale results: Vaughan Lee outworks, out-strikes Nam Phan|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Dann Stupp|date=2014-03-01|accessdate=2014-03-01}}</ref>
Lee faced [[Nam Phan]] on 1 March 2014 at [[The Ultimate Fighter: China#UFC Fight Night: Kim vs. Hathaway|The Ultimate Fighter: China Finale]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/01/tuf-china-finale-adds-nam-phan-vs-vaughan-lee-tournament-finals/|title=TUF China Finale adds Nam Phan vs. Vaughan Lee, tournament finals|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2014-01-30|access-date=2014-01-30}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/03/tuf-china-finale-results-vaughan-lee-outworks-out-strikes-nam-phan|title=TUF China Finale results: Vaughan Lee outworks, out-strikes Nam Phan|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Dann Stupp|date=2014-03-01|access-date=2014-03-01}}</ref>


Lee faced [[Iuri Alcântara]] on 31 May 2014 at [[UFC Fight Night 41]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-Berlin-Gets-Iuri-AlcantaraVaughan-Lee-Bantamweight-Matchup-66929|title=UFC Fight Night Berlin Gets Iuri Alcantara-Vaughan Lee Bantamweight Matchup|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Mike Whitman|accessdate=2014-04-22|date=2014-04-22}}</ref> He lost the fight by KO early in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/ufc-fight-night-41-results-iuri-alcantara-obliterates-vaughan-lee-in-25-seconds|title=Iuri Alcantara obliterates Vaughan Lee in 25 seconds|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Matt Erickson|accessdate=2014-05-31|date=2014-05-31}}</ref>
Lee faced [[Iuri Alcântara]] on 31 May 2014 at [[UFC Fight Night 41]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-Berlin-Gets-Iuri-AlcantaraVaughan-Lee-Bantamweight-Matchup-66929|title=UFC Fight Night Berlin Gets Iuri Alcantara-Vaughan Lee Bantamweight Matchup|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Mike Whitman|access-date=2014-04-22|date=2014-04-22}}</ref> He lost the fight by KO early in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/ufc-fight-night-41-results-iuri-alcantara-obliterates-vaughan-lee-in-25-seconds|title=Iuri Alcantara obliterates Vaughan Lee in 25 seconds|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Matt Erickson|access-date=2014-05-31|date=2014-05-31}}</ref>


Lee faced [[Patrick Holohan]] in a flyweight bout on July 18, 2015 at [[UFC Fight Night 72]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/paddy-holohan-vs-vaughan-lee-added-to-ufc-fight-night-72-in-scotland|title=Paddy Holohan vs. Vaughan Lee added to UFC Fight Night 72 in Scotland|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-05-26|accessdate=2015-05-26}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/ufc-fight-night-72-results-paddy-holohan-shuts-out-vaughan-lee-calls-out-smolka|title=UFC Fight Night 72 results: Paddy Holohan shuts out Vaughan Lee|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=18 July 2015|accessdate=18 July 2015}}</ref>
Lee faced [[Patrick Holohan]] in a flyweight bout on 18 July 2015 at [[UFC Fight Night 72]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/paddy-holohan-vs-vaughan-lee-added-to-ufc-fight-night-72-in-scotland|title=Paddy Holohan vs. Vaughan Lee added to UFC Fight Night 72 in Scotland|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-05-26|access-date=2015-05-26}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/ufc-fight-night-72-results-paddy-holohan-shuts-out-vaughan-lee-calls-out-smolka|title=UFC Fight Night 72 results: Paddy Holohan shuts out Vaughan Lee|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=18 July 2015|access-date=18 July 2015}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Aside from fighting, Lee works as a personal trainer and has worked with actors such as Scott Adkins whilst his time at UTC Training Centre.


==Mixed martial arts record==
==Mixed martial arts record==
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| dec-wins= 3
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|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|{{nowrap|14–14–1}}
|[[Jack Shore]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Cage Warriors 92
|{{dts|format=dmy|2018|March|24}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[London]], England
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|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–13–1
|[[Nathaniel Wood (fighter)|Nathaniel Wood]]
|TKO (punches)
|Cage Warriors 82
|{{dts|format=dmy|2017|April|1}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:22
|[[Grozny]], Russia
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|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|align=center|5:00
|[[Grozny]], Russia
|[[Liverpool]], England
|{{small|Return to bantamweight.}}
|{{small|Return to [[Bantamweight (MMA)|Bantamweight]].}}
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
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|align=center|5:00
|[[Glasgow]], Scotland
|[[Glasgow]], Scotland
|{{small|Flyweight debut.}}
|{{small|[[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]] debut.}}
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| {{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
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| [[Iuri Alcântara]]
| [[Iuri Alcântara]]
| KO (punches)
| KO (punches)
| [[UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs. Mousasi]]
| [[UFC Fight Night: Muñoz vs. Mousasi]]
| {{dts|format=dmy|2014|May|31}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2014|May|31}}
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| align=center| 1
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| [[Macau]], [[Special administrative region|SAR]], China
| [[Macau]], [[Special administrative regions of China|SAR]], China
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| Motonobu Tezuka
| Motonobu Tezuka
| Decision (unanimous)
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[UFC on Fuel TV: Barao vs. McDonald]]
| [[UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald]]
| {{dts|format=dmy|2013|february|16}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2013|february|16}}
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| align=center| 3
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| [[T.J. Dillashaw]]
| [[T.J. Dillashaw]]
| Submission (neck crank)
| Submission (neck crank)
| [[UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman]]
| [[UFC on Fuel TV: Muñoz vs. Weidman]]
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| {{dts|format=dmy|2012|July|11}}
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| align=center| 1
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| [[Brad Pickett]]
| [[Brad Pickett]]
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| TKO (punches)
| [[2007_in_Cage_Rage_Championships#Cage_Rage_Contenders_6|Cage Rage Contenders 6]]
| [[2007 in Cage Rage Championships#Cage Rage Contenders 6|Cage Rage Contenders 6]]
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| {{dts|format=dmy|2007|August|18}}
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| align=center| 3
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| Rob Molineux
| Rob Molineux
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| TKO (punches)
| [[2006_in_Cage_Rage_Championships#Cage_Rage_Contenders|Cage Rage Contenders]]
| [[2006 in Cage Rage Championships#Cage Rage Contenders|Cage Rage Contenders]]
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| {{dts|format=dmy|2006|May|28}}
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| Philly San
| Philly San
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| TKO (punches)
| [[2003_in_Cage_Rage_Championships#Cage_Rage_2|Cage Rage 2]]
| [[2003 in Cage Rage Championships#Cage Rage 2|Cage Rage 2]]
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| {{dts|format=dmy|2003|February|22}}
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==See also==
==See also==
{{portal|MMA}}
* [[List of current UFC fighters]]
* [[List of current UFC fighters]]
* [[List of male mixed martial artists]]
* [[List of male mixed martial artists]]
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==External links==
==External links==
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* {{Official website|http://www.vaughanlee.co.uk/}}
*{{sherdog|id=6946}}
* {{Sherdog}}
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*{{official website|http://www.vaughanlee.co.uk/}}
*{{UFC|Vaughan-Lee|Vaughan Lee}}
* {{UFC|vaughan-lee}}
* {{Tapology|vaughan-harvey-lee}}
*[http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Signs-British-Bantamweight-Vaughan-Lee-for-UFC-138-Debut-34314 Sherdog.com]
* {{ESPN MMA|2555607}}
*[http://uk.ufc.com/fighter/Vaughan-Lee Uk.ufc.com]
*[http://mmaweekly.com/ufc-138-play-by-play-chris-cariaso-vs-vaughan-lee Mmaweekly.com]
* [http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Signs-British-Bantamweight-Vaughan-Lee-for-UFC-138-Debut-34314 Sherdog.com]
*[http://mmajunkie.com/news/25924/ufc-138-hometown-hero-vaughan-lee-demands-win-in-octagon-debut.mma Mmaajunkie.com]
* [http://mmaweekly.com/ufc-138-play-by-play-chris-cariaso-vs-vaughan-lee Mmaweekly.com]
*[http://www.mmabay.co.uk/2011/11/28/ufc-144-%E2%80%93-norifumi-%E2%80%9Ckid%E2%80%9D-yamamoto-vs-vaughan-lee-slated-for-february-25th-in-saitama-japan/ Mmabay.co.uk]
* [http://mmajunkie.com/news/25924/ufc-138-hometown-hero-vaughan-lee-demands-win-in-octagon-debut.mma Mmaajunkie.com]
* [http://www.mmabay.co.uk/2011/11/28/ufc-144-%E2%80%93-norifumi-%E2%80%9Ckid%E2%80%9D-yamamoto-vs-vaughan-lee-slated-for-february-25th-in-saitama-japan/ Mmabay.co.uk]
*[http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/vaughan-harvey-lee Tapology.com]
*[http://www.mmaplayground.com/fighters/vaughan-lee.html Mmaplayground.com]
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Latest revision as of 21:49, 31 October 2024

Vaughan Lee Harvey
Born (1982-10-15) 15 October 1982 (age 42)
Birmingham, England
NationalityEnglish
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[1]
Weight135 lb (61 kg)
DivisionBantamweight
Flyweight
Reach66 in (168 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofBirmingham, England
TeamPhuket Top Team Thailand
Years active2003–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total29
Wins14
By knockout4
By submission7
By decision3
Losses14
By knockout4
By submission6
By decision4
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Vaughan Lee Harvey (born 15 October 1982) is a retired English mixed martial artist who competed in the Bantamweight division. A professional competitor since 2003, Lee has formerly competed for the UFC and Cage Rage.

Background

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Born and raised in Birmingham, England, Lee began training in traditional martial arts at the age of 13.

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Lee held an amateur record of 1-0 before making his professional debut on 22 February 2003 against Philly San at Cage Rage 2. He won by TKO in the first second of the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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In his UFC debut, Lee faced Chris Cariaso on 5 October 2011 at UFC 138, losing via split decision.[2]

Lee faced off with Norifumi Yamamoto on 26 February 2012 at UFC 144. Lee defeated Yamamoto via first round armbar, becoming the first person to submit Yamamoto in his MMA career. The performance also earned Lee Submission of the Night honors.[3][4]

Lee next faced T.J. Dillashaw on 11 July 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman.[5] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.[6]

Lee next faced Motonobu Tezuka on 16 February 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald.[7] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

Lee faced Raphael Assunção on 8 June 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10.[9] He lost the fight via armbar submission in the second round.[10]

Lee was expected to face promotional newcomer Sergio Pettis on 16 November 2013 at UFC 167.[11] However, Lee was forced out of the bout due to injury a week before the fight and was replaced by Will Campuzano.[12]

Lee faced Nam Phan on 1 March 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter: China Finale.[13] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Lee faced Iuri Alcântara on 31 May 2014 at UFC Fight Night 41.[15] He lost the fight by KO early in the first round.[16]

Lee faced Patrick Holohan in a flyweight bout on 18 July 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72.[17] He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.[18]

Personal life

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Aside from fighting, Lee works as a personal trainer and has worked with actors such as Scott Adkins whilst his time at UTC Training Centre.

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
29 matches 14 wins 14 losses
By knockout 4 4
By submission 7 6
By decision 3 4
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 14–14–1 Jack Shore Decision (unanimous) Cage Warriors 92 24 March 2018 3 5:00 London, England
Loss 14–13–1 Nathaniel Wood TKO (punches) Cage Warriors 82 1 April 2017 2 4:22 Grozny, Russia
Loss 14–12–1 Rakhman Dudaev Decision (unanimous) Akhmat Fight Show 13: Battle in Grozny 26 December 2015 3 5:00 Liverpool, England Return to Bantamweight.
Loss 14–11–1 Patrick Holohan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites 18 July 2015 3 5:00 Glasgow, Scotland Flyweight debut.
Loss 14–10–1 Iuri Alcântara KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Muñoz vs. Mousasi 31 May 2014 1 0:25 Berlin, Germany
Win 14–9–1 Nam Phan Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter China Finale: Kim vs. Hathaway 1 March 2014 3 5:00 Macau, SAR, China
Loss 13–9–1 Raphael Assunção Submission (armbar) UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum 8 June 2013 2 1:51 Fortaleza, Brazil
Win 13–8–1 Motonobu Tezuka Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald 16 February 2013 3 5:00 London, England
Loss 12–8–1 T.J. Dillashaw Submission (neck crank) UFC on Fuel TV: Muñoz vs. Weidman 11 July 2012 1 2:33 San Jose, California, United States
Win 12–7–1 Norifumi Yamamoto Submission (armbar) UFC 144 26 February 2012 1 4:29 Saitama, Japan Submission of the Night.
Loss 11–7–1 Chris Cariaso Decision (split) UFC 138 5 November 2011 3 5:00 Birmingham, England
Win 11–6–1 Mark Jones TKO (flying knee and punches) Sprawl 'N Brawl: Revelation 10 July 2011 1 1:29 Birmingham, England
Win 10–6–1 Ian Cox Submission (guillotine choke) Fight UK 4 5 June 2011 1 0:29 Leicester, England
Win 9–6–1 Rob Bunford Submission (armbar) Sprawl 'N Brawl 30 April 2011 1 1:04 Birmingham, England
Draw 8–6–1 James Doolan Draw OMMAC 8: Blood, Sweat and Tears 4 December 2010 3 5:00 Liverpool, England
Win 8–6 Steve McCombe Submission (rear-naked choke) Bushido Challenge 2: A New Dawn 3 April 2010 1 2:26 Nottingham, England
Loss 7–6 Ashleigh Grimshaw Submission (triangle choke) Cage Gladiators 12 6 June 2009 1 3:32 Liverpool, England
Win 7–5 Mark Chen Submission (rear-naked choke) AM 18: Holly Brawl 13 December 2008 3 N/A Weston Super Mare, England
Loss 6–5 David Lee Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Gladiators 7 27 April 2008 1 2:11 Liverpool, England
Loss 6–4 Brad Pickett TKO (punches) Cage Rage Contenders 6 18 August 2007 3 3:20 London, England
Win 6–3 Antanas Jazbutis Decision (unanimous) AMMA FC 2 17 June 2007 3 5:00 Birmingham, England
Win 5–3 John Waite TKO (punches) AM 12: Wired 17 March 2007 1 N/A Weston Super Mare, England
Win 4–3 Denas Banevicius Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Gladiators 3 3 December 2006 1 1:06 Liverpool, England
Win 3–3 Rob Molineux TKO (corner stoppage) Cage Gladiators 2 3 September 2006 1 1:08 Liverpool, England
Win 2–3 Ben Vickers Submission (rear-naked choke) Intense Fighting 5 19 August 2006 1 4:58 England
Win 1–3 Rob Molineux TKO (punches) Cage Rage Contenders 28 May 2006 1 1:46 London, England
Loss 0–3 Lee Shearwood Submission (triangle choke) AM 8: KO 14 May 2006 2 1:16 Worcestershire, England
Loss 0–2 Ricky Moore Submission (armbar) Extreme Brawl 5 22 December 2003 1 N/A Bracknell, England
Loss 0–1 Philly San TKO (punches) Cage Rage 2 22 February 2003 2 N/A London, England

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Bisping vs. Leites". UFC.com. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  2. ^ Dallas Winston (5 November 2011). "UFC 138 Facebook Results: Chris Cariaso earns a split decision over Vaughan Lee". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
  3. ^ Michael David Smith (26 February 2012). "UFC 144 Results: Vaughan Lee submits Kid Yamamoto". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
  4. ^ "UFC 144 bonuses: Pettis, Lee, Henderson and Edgar earn $65K awards". MMAjunkie.com. 26 February 2012. Archived from the original on 12 July 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
  5. ^ "T.J. Dillashaw Meets Vaughan Lee at UFC on Fuel TV 4". heavy.com. 12 May 2012.
  6. ^ Gene Mrosko (11 July 2012). "UFC on FUEL TV 4 results: TJ Dillashaw submits Vaughan Lee inside of one round". mmamania.com. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  7. ^ "Lee-Tezuka added to UFC on FUEL TV 7". MMAjunkie.com. 6 December 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2012.
  8. ^ Matt Erickson (16 February 2013). "UFC on FUEL TV 7 results: Vaughan Lee defends, outpoints Motonobu Tezuka". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
  9. ^ Mookie Alexander (4 April 2013). "Raphael Assuncao vs. Vaughan Lee slated for UFC on Fuel 10". bloodyelbow.com.
  10. ^ Mike Chiapette (8 June 2013). "UFC on FUEL 10 results: Raphael Assuncao taps out Vaughn Lee, says he wants a title shot". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  11. ^ Staff (1 October 2013). "Vaughan Lee vs. Sergio Pettis in the works for UFC 167". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  12. ^ Staff (5 November 2013). "Vaughan Lee out of UFC 167 vs. Sergio Pettis, UFC seeking replacement". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
  13. ^ Staff (30 January 2014). "TUF China Finale adds Nam Phan vs. Vaughan Lee, tournament finals". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
  14. ^ Dann Stupp (1 March 2014). "TUF China Finale results: Vaughan Lee outworks, out-strikes Nam Phan". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
  15. ^ Mike Whitman (22 April 2014). "UFC Fight Night Berlin Gets Iuri Alcantara-Vaughan Lee Bantamweight Matchup". sherdog.com. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  16. ^ Matt Erickson (31 May 2014). "Iuri Alcantara obliterates Vaughan Lee in 25 seconds". sherdog.com. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  17. ^ Staff (26 May 2015). "Paddy Holohan vs. Vaughan Lee added to UFC Fight Night 72 in Scotland". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  18. ^ Steven Marrocco (18 July 2015). "UFC Fight Night 72 results: Paddy Holohan shuts out Vaughan Lee". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
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