Adrian Lee is prepared for his second skilled bout on Friday, September 6. The gifted 18-year-old returns at ONE 168: Denver for ONE Championship’s second U.S. present. “The Phenom” has already been breaking down movie of his opponent to ensure he’s ready his opponent, Nico Cornejo.
“I noticed that [Cornejo] is a tough hitter and that he has a fairly good wrestling sport, regardless that he doesn’t have any particular wrestling accolades. Our camp will certainly be centered round countering that,” Lee remarked to ONE.
Lee’s skilled debut occurred at ONE 167 in June. The Prodigy Coaching Middle star dominated Antonio Mammarella earlier than incomes a second-round end. Nevertheless, Lee is unhappy and plans to point out much more of his talent set contained in the Ball Enviornment.
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“I plan to convey into this combat how well-rounded I actually am. I plan to point out extra of my placing, extra of my grappling, and extra of my wrestling on this combat in comparison with my final,” Lee flatly acknowledged.
After not ending within the first spherical for his debut, Lee will probably be pushing for a first-round end in opposition to Cornejo. That’s a part of the household’s ethos in competing. No Lee desires to spend extra time within the Circle than obligatory.
“I plan on ending it first spherical, both TKO, KO, or submission, no matter comes first,” the teenager merely stated.
Adrian, the youngest of the Lee clan, would be the first to compete professionally within the U.S. Though Christian Lee will defend the ONE Light-weight MMA World Title at ONE 169: Atlanta in November, the youthful brother will get to make historical past first. That’s an honor for the younger expertise.
“It means rather a lot to me. I’m extraordinarily excited to have my second combat on U.S. soil as a result of me and my household, we’ve by no means competed on this stage stage within the U.S. earlier than. I’m excited to point out the American followers what ONE fighters can do. I can’t wait to point out all of the American followers how actually forward of the sport we’re,” Lee commented.
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Lee’s drive goes past simply his personal success. “The Phenom” desires to be a flag bearer for ONE. At ONE 168, he desires a standout efficiency to proceed the promotion’s development in the USA.
“The largest factor I need out of this combat is simply to get in there and actually make an announcement and to point out, particularly the American followers, how thrilling ONE Championship actually is,” Lee stated.
ONE 168: Denver airs dwell at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Prime Video on Friday, September 6. The occasion is free for all Amazon Prime members within the U.S. and Canada. Remaining tickets can be found by way of Ticketmaster.
