"In the end it is about respect and honor" - Kevin Lee and Diego Sanchez share mutual respect following Eagle FC 46 headliner

Kevin Lee and Diego Sanchez showed respect for one another after their main event fight at the recently concluded Eagle FC 46 event.

The showpiece bout of the night did not fail to deliver. The two former UFC stars engaged in a competitive back-and-forth battle that ended with a unanimous decision win for 'The Motown Phenom'.

Sanchez landed some devastating leg kicks early in the contest, seemingly injuring his opponent's knee. However, Lee bounced back and dominated 'The Nightmare' on the ground for the majority of the rest of the fight.

Despite fighting their hearts out inside the Eagle FC cage, Sanchez and Lee met after the event and posed for the camera.

In a recent Instagram post, Sanchez wrote:

"Martial arts is a art of war of minds in the end it is about respect and honor"

Check out Diego Sanchez's Instagram post below:

The Michigan native's victory over Sanchez was his first professional win since parting ways with the UFC last year.

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Kevin Lee admits many UFC fighters are asking about Eagle FC

Kevin Lee is among the most notable ex-UFC fighters who seem to be enjoying their time with Eagle FC. Prior to the Eagle FC 46 event, 'The Motown Phenom' divulged that he would make more money at his new home than when he was with the UFC.

Furthermore, Kevin Lee says that a host of UFC fighters are now reaching out to him, asking about Eagle FC. In a recent interview with Middle Easy, Lee revealed:

“There’s been a lot. I’m about to go ahead and start taking some percentages. I might just get more paid. It’s been a lot. It’s been a lot! A lot of people. And I’m usually - I’m honest. If you give me a direct question, I’ll give you a direct answer. So I feel like that’s why people come to me a lot [to ask about Eagle FC].”

Check out Lee's full interview below:

Lee has an overall MMA record of 19 wins and seven losses. His UFC career started in February 2014, where he lost a unanimous decision to Al Iaquinta. In his seven years with the promotion, 'The Motown Phenom' fought 18 times, winning 11 and losing seven bouts.