Christian Lee admits anxiety still kicks in whenever he corners younger bro Adrian Lee: “I’m nervous”

Christian Lee may be one of the most prolific finishers in ONE Championship history, but that doesn't mean the reigning two-division world titleholder doesn't feel anxiety ahead of a fight—especially when it's his little brother's fight.

It's been nearly two years since we've last seen 'The Warrior' step inside the Circle. That changes on Friday, November 8, when the ONE makes its highly anticipated debut in Atlanta, Georgia, but in the interim, Lee has stayed busy by helping his younger brother—Adrian Lee—kickstart his own mixed martial arts career.

Speaking with Cageside Press, Christian Lee admitted that he's still overcome with anxiety every time he sees his sibling step onto martial arts' biggest global stage.

"When I’m cage side, I’m watching him fight, so I’m nervous. I’m just trying to stay focused on coaching him, giving him all the right advice. But yeah, definitely a lot more nerves when he goes in there, absolutely."

Thus far, Adrian Lee is a perfect 2-0 in ONE Championship via back-to-back rear-naked choke submission victories over Antonio Mammarella and Nico Cornejo.

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Christian Lee's next bout

While Adrian Lee continues to navigate his own career, Christian Lee will look to pick up right where he left off in November 2022 when he scored a sensational come-from-behind TKO against Kiamrian Abbasov to win the ONE welterweight MMA world champion—adding it to his collection of gold which already includes the ONE lightweight MMA title.

On November 8, 'The Warrior' will put the latter on the line when he returns for a clash with undefeated Turkish star Alibeg Rasulov.

Rasulov secured his shot at ONE gold with a big win over former ONE world champion Ok Rae Yoon at ONE Fight Night 23 in July.

Will Rasulov shock the world and secure the biggest win of his career, or will 'The Warrior' remind the world why he's considered one of the greatest fighters in ONE history?

Tickets for ONE 169: Atlanta on November 8 at State Farm Arena can be purchased via Ticketmaster.