THERE’S a new Lee who’s set to make waves in ONE Championship.
Adrian Lee, the youngest member of the respected Hawaiian-based Lee martial arts family, makes his ONE debut against Antonio Mammarella at ONE 167: Stamp vs. Zamboanga inside the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 8.
The 18-year-old looks to follow in the footsteps of his siblings in former ONE Atomweight MMA World Champion Angela Lee, current ONE Lightweight and Welterweight MMA World Champion Christian Lee, and late sister Victoria Lee.
The youngster comes in with a strong amateur MMA background and state wrestling championship under his belt. But perhaps it’s the experience of training with his older brother Christian on a daily basis that gives Lee his biggest advantage, especially since he’s competing in the lightweight division.
He’ll definitely be tested in his debut against Mammarella, as the 24-year-old Aussie is also looking to make a name in ONE debut just like his teammates Coopar Royal and Faine Mesquita have.
Rodtang Set To Return
Lee hasn’t been the only name added to the card headlined by the ONE Atomweight MMA World Title clash between Stamp Fairtex and #2-ranked contender Denice Zamboanga.
Reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon makes his return, this time under kickboxing rules against Denis Puric.
This is Rodtang’s first match in the promotion since suffering his first loss in ONE’s striking arts in September of last year when he dropped a decision to ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9.
His return won’t come any easier as he faces a rejuvenated Puric, who recently scored a big win over #2-ranked flyweight Muay Thai contender Jacob Smith at ONE Fight Night 21.