Adrian Lee credits fallen foes Antonio Mammarella and Nico Cornejo for great start in pro MMA career

Antonio Mammarella, Adrian Lee, Nico Cornejo - Photo by ONE Championship
Antonio Mammarella, Adrian Lee, Nico Cornejo - Photo by ONE Championship

18-year-old rising mixed martial arts star 'The Phenom' Adrian Lee is developing rapidly, and the entire world is watching.

The talented Singaporean-American fighter already has two pro fights in the world's largest martial arts organization. The competition in ONE Championship is fierce, and only the best of the best in the world are able to step inside the Circle.

Lee has won both of his fights in ONE, twin submission victories over Antonio Mammarella and Nico 'The Steel City Kid' Cornejo.

The 18-year-old credits those experiences as a big factor in his massive improvement in the cage.

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Speaking to media at the ONE 168: Denver post-fight scrum, Lee credited the biggest influences in his career so far.

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'The Phenom' said:

"I would say my brother [Christian Lee], because he's my main training partner, and he's always been there for me. I would say Antonio Mammarella And Nico Cornejo had a big part and they're going to have a big part of my career because all these fights are just building my experience and making me a better fighter."

Lee was last seen in the Circle against Cornejo at ONE 168: Denver last weekend. In front of a packed Ball Arena crowd, 'The Phenom' scored a first-round rear-naked choke victory over the local hometown boy, winning a $50,000 performance bonus in the process.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action of ONE 168: Denver via replay on demand on Amazon Prime Video.


Christian Lee returns to defend lightweight gold against Alibeg Rasulov at ONE 169: Atlanta

As for Adrian's big brother, 'The Warrior' Christian Lee makes his highly anticipated return to the Circle to face unbeaten Turkish star Alibeg Rasulov.

The ONE lightweight MMA world title will be on the line when the two lock horns at ONE 169: Atlanta, which broadcasts live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, November 8.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live on Amazon Prime Video. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event.

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