Nico Cornejo honors Adrian Lee's distinguished family lineage before Denver clash: "He's a phenomenal talent"

Promotional newcomer Nico Cornejo only had praise for lightweight MMA standout Adrian Lee and his legendary family ahead of their bout at ONE 168: Denver inside the Ball Arena on September 6.

Speaking with MMA UK, 'The Steel City Kid' said the following:

"He's good. He's a phenomenal talent. His family history, his family background, his brothers, sisters, Victoria, Christian, and Angela, all being ONE champions."

Watch the full interview with Nico Cornejo below:

After officially signing with the world's largest martial arts promotion in December 2023, the 18-year-old Singaporean-American showcased his future ONE world champion potential this past June when he pulled off a rear-naked choke finish of Antonio Mammarella midway through the second frame.

It was no surprise to those watching his debut as Lee had been polishing his game under the close guidance of his older brother and reigning ONE lightweight and welterweight MMA world champion Christian Lee.

With his family's support, the Prodigy Training Center Product will look to follow in their footsteps by putting on a dominant showing at ONE 168: Denver against Cornejo.

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Nico Cornejo outlines his keys to victory over Adrian Lee at ONE 168: Denver

With ONE 168: Denver set to happen inside the Ball Arena on September 6, Nico Cornejo believes that the thin air of Denver will help him mightily in his bout with Adrian Lee.

In the same interview with MMA UK, the Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu and Warrior Built MMA product said:

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"I'm known for my constant pressure and my [gas] tank. I have, not to blow my own here, but I feel I have the best cardio ever. Especially in Denver, Colorado, I think this is one of my biggest attributes."

Watch ONE 168: Denver live in U.S. primetime inside the Ball Arena on September 6 by purchasing tickets via Ticketmaster.

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