Nicknamed “The Prodigy”, Victoria Lee was also the younger sister of ONE lightweight and welterweight champion Christian Lee.
She made her professional MMA debut with the promotion in February 2021, defeating Thailand’s Sunisa Srisen by submission with a rear-naked choke in the second round.
Her second fight came in July of the same year, when she scored another submission win with an armbar against China’s Wang Luping in less than four minutes.
In her third fight for ONE Championship two months later, she defeated Victoria Souza of Brazil by first-round TKO.
“Please give our family grace and respect during this most difficult time,” Angela Lee said as she concluded her post.
“And please, check on your loved ones. Keep checking on them. Give them hugs and tell them how much they mean to you. You just never know.”
Figures from the MMA community left their condolences on Angela Lee’s Instagram posts.
“Sending love to the family,” said Hawaii-based Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) competitor Max Holloway.
“We pray for your family and loved one. Condolences to the family,” said retired UFC champion Henry Cejudo.
“This cannot be real,” said ONE Championship fighter Aung La Nsang. “I am so sorry to hear that … condolences to the Lee family.”
A celebration of Victoria Lee’s life has been scheduled for Jan 22 before her burial, SCMP reported.
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