Christian Lee "very relieved" after Kiamrian Abbasov victory - "The goal has been accomplished"

Christian Lee has perhaps reached the pinnacle of his career after accomplishing the impossible at ONE on Prime Video 4 last Friday.

In a thrilling back-and-forth battle that saw Lee face some adversity in the first round, ‘The Warrior’ bounced back to take the bull by the horns and defeat Kiamrian Abbasov via knockout for the ONE welterweight world title.

Not only has Christian Lee set a historic precedence in Singapore, the United MMA representative has also made the history books in Canada.

Born to a Singaporean father and a South Korean mother in Vancouver, Lee became only the second fighter born in the country to become a two-division world champion after the legendary Georges St. Pierre.

He was later asked about this historic feat by a member of the media during the post-fight interviews. ‘The Warrior’ replied:

“It feels great. This was just such a big moment for me in my career, and I'm very glad that I was able to get this opportunity first of all, and then second, to capitalize on it and to win the title. So it's a very big moment for me in my career. I'm just very happy, very relieved that it's all done and the goal has been accomplished.”

‘The Warrior’ has truly lived up to his name, pouring his heart and soul into making his dreams of becoming a two-division world champion a reality.

Now that he’s captured two major world titles at the age of 24, fans wonder what other goals he has on his list that he hopes to accomplish.

For one, Lee opened himself up to potential challengers in two weight classes, which means he’s in for a busy schedule in the new year.

Watch the full interview below:

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Saygid Izagakhmaev calls outs Christian Lee in post-fight interview at ONE 163

At the end of another banger at ONE 163, Christian Lee got called out again by No.4-ranked lightweight contender Saygid Izagakhmaev.

The Nurmagomedov MMA representative also celebrated a victory last weekend after defeating MMA legend Shinya Aoki in quick TKO fashion. The outstanding win subsequently earned him his second $50,000 bonus under the promotion.

Feeling that he’s done enough to be next in line for the ONE lightweight world title, the Dagestani fighter warned Christian Lee not to get too comfortable.

Inside the circle at ONE 163, Izagakhmaev said:

“I saw that Christian Lee won his fight today. I know he’s a good opponent for me, so that’s the next one. I’m looking forward to it. Be ready, I’m coming."