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MMA phenom Adrian Lee returns to the global stage of ONE Championship in less than a week, and he's eternally grateful for the opportunity to compete on such a historic card like ONE 168: Denver on Sept. 6.
That evening inside Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, the Prodigy Training Center affiliate welcomes promotional newcomer Nico Cornejo in a lightweight MMA scrap.
Speaking to Cageside Press recently, Adrian Lee couldn't contain his excitement to compete in the organization's second-ever on-ground event in the United States.
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The 18-year-old said:
"I'm so glad I was able to get one so soon - and on such a big stage, too, on ONE's second show in the United States."
As motivated as he is to feature alongside the likes of Jonathan Haggerty, Superlek Kiatmoo9, Liam Harrison, and Seksan Or Kwanmuang inside the Mile High City, Lee remains composed and focused with a tricky test at the deck.
The Hawaii-based fighter will be up against a ground game specialist who blends his striking weapons with relative ease.
However, if he can dish out another similar performance — like his victorious debut appearance at ONE 167 — there should be no issue for the young star to move 2-0 in his career and work his way up the talent-jammed bracket.
Watch the full interview here:
Nico Cornejo has nothing but respect for Adrian Lee heading into pivotal Denver tilt
Like Adrian Lee, Nico Cornejo has nothing but praise for his opposite number before they lock horns in a scheduled 15-minute contest in Denver, Colorado.
Speaking to the promotion, 'The Steel City Kid' offered:
"He is a talented kid. I will not take that away from him. I've seen his record. I've seen a couple of his videos, and he does put in the work. But hey, so do I, too."
North American fans with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription can catch the entire ONE 168: Denver card live in U.S. primetime for free this Friday, Sept. 6. Tickets are still available here.
