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· Carl Samson
Meet Adrian Lee: Angela and Christian Lee’s brother looks to carve his own name in MMA
Adrian Lee, the youngest sibling of MMA stars Angela and Christian Lee, is set to make his professional debut with ONE Championship next week. Lee will face fellow newcomer Antonio Mammarella at ONE 167 at Bangkok’s Impact Arena on June 7. Ahead of his big fight, the 18-year-old…
· Bryan Ke
MMA star Angela Lee reveals car accident in 2017 ‘was a suicide attempt’
ONE mixed martial arts star Angela Lee recently confirmed in an essay that the car accident she was involved nearly six years ago was a suicide attempt. Revealing the details: Lee, 27, revealed the information in an essay titled “Resilient” published in The Players’ Tribune on…
· Bryan Ke
Angela Lee pleads for ‘conspiracy theories’ about sister Victoria’s death to stop
ONE Championship MMA star Angela Lee is asking fans, media and Instagram commenters to stop circulating “conspiracy theories” regarding the death of her sister, Victoria Lee. In an Instagram post on Jan. 14, Angela, 26, thanked ONE Championship and its founder and CEO Chatri…
· Ryan General
Rising MMA star Victoria Lee dies at age 18
Victoria’s sister, Angela Lee
· Bryan Ke
MMA Champion Angela Lee gets into heated argument with Filipino reporter over pregnancy ‘vacation’
ONE Championship atomweight belt holder Angela Lee got into a heated debate with a Filipino reporter from GMA News when he asked if she should have vacated her title after going on a pregnancy “vacation.” The two-year “vacation”: The argument happened on Sept. 8 during a virtual…
· Editorial Staff
Remarkable Asian Women Leading the World of Martial Arts
The presence of women in various aspects of martial arts is increasing every year, especially in Asia. The increased participation is due primarily to the pioneers and new human inspirations that seemingly arise regularly. There are so many women making a huge impact and…
· Jin Hyun
MMA Champions Angela and Christian Lee Win Fights at the World’s Largest Martial Arts Event in History
Sibling duo Angela and Christian Lee both left the cage victorious at ONE: Century in Tokyo on Sunday. The One: Century event is said to be the largest martial arts event in history where 44 fighters met for 22 matches for dominance. One Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri…
· Editorial Staff
This Asian-American Brother And Sister Are Making Sports History
Never in the history of mixed martial arts has there ever been concurrent brother-and-sister world champions from a major organization. That all changed earlier this year when Mililani, Hawaii’s Christian Lee joined older sister, ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee,…
· Jin Hyun
MMA Gets a Bad Rep For Toxic Masculinity — Christian Lee is Here to Change That
MMA has developed a cult-like following across various countries — acknowledged and respected for the physicality of the sport as well as the difficulty of mastering all areas of martial arts. However, for the uninitiated, the world of MMA is clouded with misconceptions that…
· Jin Hyun
Some Asian Parents Want Their Kids to Be Doctors, These Parents Trained MMA World Champions
Different variations of martial arts are present in every Asian country — it’s practically a part of our DNA. While UFC has become a hit in the western world, Singapore-based ONE Championship has dominated Asia by showcasing their talented Asian athletes while also respecting…
· Editorial Staff
6 Perfect Actors and Actresses That Could Play MMA Legends In Biopics
Athletes and their journeys to success are often great subjects for biopics. Sometimes the toughest part of bringing these stories to the screen is casting the right person in the lead role. Casting experts around the world, rest easy. Your job has been done for six of the most…
· Editorial Staff
Top 5 Asian MMA Stars With the Most Unique Nicknames
The world of martial arts can be a bit redundant when it comes to nicknames. However, there are a few prominent figures in the combat sports world whose nicknames are distinct, and just plain cool. The following five stars have unique monikers in martial arts: Martin “The…
· Editorial Staff
MMA World Champions Reveal What They Eat While Training to Stay in Peak Shape
Professional athletes often have the healthiest bodies, and it’s not solely because of the way they train. What they eat while they’re training is just as important as the work they put into staying in shape to compete. What should you eat while training? It depends on your body…
· Editorial Staff
Angela Lee Reveals Her Secrets to Getting Better at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion, “Unstoppable” Angela Lee, has proven that her Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills are top-notch with six of her nine career victories coming by submission. As the youngest female mixed martial arts world champion in history, the 23-year-old…
· Editorial Staff
The Top 5 Asian Americans Dominating Mixed Martial Arts Right Now
When you think of mixed martial arts, you think of guys like Conor McGregor, or Jon Jones. But did you know that Asia is also well-represented in the world of MMA? There are actually a plethora of Asian-American superstars. Here are the five top Asian-American athletes who are…
· Editorial Staff
What Champion Fighter Angela Lee Listens to on Spotify While Training to Get Pumped
“Unstoppable” Angela Lee is back in the gym improving her skills and working out to become a better and stronger athlete. To help the 21-year-old ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion get into the groove to train, she turns to Spotify on her mobile phone. There, she has curated…
· Kyle Encina
Martial Artist Couple Gets Into Fight Over Trophies, Husband Ends Up in Hospital
A couple in China who happen to both be martial arts champions got into a grueling argument which sent the husband straight to the hospital after he began suffering from chest pains. Doctors at Xi’an hospital were shocked to see a 3-centimeter (1.2-inch) gold medal in the…
· Bryan Ke
MMA Fighter Angela Lee Gets Engaged to Fellow Fighter Bruno Pucci
Asian-Canadian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, Angela Lee, is now officially engaged to fellow martial artist, Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, Bruno Pucci. The couple, who have been dating since January of this year, made the engagement announcement on Lee’s Instagram…
· Carl Samson
The World’s Youngest MMA Champion is an Asian Woman You Don’t Want to Mess With
For those who may not know her, Angela Lee looks like any other 20-year-old Asian woman. She takes selfies, cuddles with her dog, goes to the beach, and even slays in heels. But Lee is also the world’s youngest MMA champion — and undefeated at that. At 19, she won the inaugural…