“One thing we do really well is to mix it all up” - Adrian Lee says fighting style brings together the best of everything
Teenage phenom Adrian Lee has always prided himself in being a well-rounded MMA fighter. It is something he vows to showcase once again when he returns to action next month in the United States.
'The Prodigy' will be making his second outing in ONE Championship in Denver, Colorado, on Sept. 6 at ONE 168. He will battle Nico Cornejo, who will be making his promotional debut, in a featured lightweight MMA clash.
In an interview with Cageside Press, which was uploaded on YouTube on Aug. 27, Adrian Lee shared that as an MMA fighter he strives to be the total package, which he is banking on as he builds a strong foundation for his burgeoning fighting career.
The 18-year-old Singaporean-American fighter said:
"My favorite part is MMA as a whole. My favorite thing to do is mix up my striking, my wrestling, and my grappling. Because I feel one thing we do really well is to mix it all up together."
Watch the interview below:
Adrian Lee is the latest member of his family to compete in ONE Championship after former atomweight MMA world champion and now-retired Angela Lee, lightweight and welterweight king Christian Lee, and late fighter Victoria Lee.
He made a successful ONE debut back in June, winning by submission over Antonio Mammarella of Australia.
Meanwhile, at ONE 168, Lee will face off with Cornejo, 35, a noted wrestler and Colorado native making his promotional debut following a successful run in the regional circuit.
ONE 168: Denver will air live and for free at U.S. primetime to North American fans with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription. Tickets for the event are available for purchase on Ticketmaster.
Adrian Lee going for a finish against Nico Cornejo at ONE 168
Adrian Lee is looking for a quick finish when he takes on Nico Cornejo at ONE 168: Denver on Sept. 6. He said he will be exploring all options as they come to see his goal through.
He made his intentions known in an interview with ONE Championship, saying:
"I plan on finishing it first round, either TKO, KO, or submission, whatever comes first."
Adrian Lee looks to follow in the footsteps of his world champion siblings Angela (atomweight/retired) and Christian (lightweight and welterweight). Prior to joining ONE Championship last year, he was a noted wrestler and a four-time national youth MMA champion in Hawaii.