A news that paralyzed the universe of mixed martial arts. A statement that impacts and fills the scenario of uncertainty. In the last hours, through social networks, we learned that Victoria Lee, prodigy of MMA, died aged 18 of unknown causes and current events move the world of sport.

The young woman, daughter of world mixed martial arts champions Angela Lee and Christian Lee, died on December 26, but the news broke a few hours ago through a dramatic post from her family on Instagram.

A strange death mourns the sport

Lee was a ONE Championship wrestler and her death became known because her sister, Angela, posted a message on social media: “On December 26, 2022, our family went through something no family should ever go through… It’s incredibly hard to say… Our Victory is dead.”

And continued: “Victoria was the most beautiful soul that ever lived. She was the best little sister in the world. The best daughter, the best granddaughter and the best godmother/aunt to Ava and Alia. He left too soon and our family has been completely devastated since. We miss her. More than anything in this world. Our family will never be the same. Life will never be the same.”.

According to US media, a tribute to Victoria Sun-Hei Lee, born May 17, 2004 in the town of Wahiawa, Hawaii, was scheduled for January 22, but the exact location has yet to be confirmed. Siblings Angela and Christian, who were born in Vancouver, Canada, are also MMA fighters and are trained by their father, Ken Lee (Singaporean) and mother Jewelz Lee (South Korean-Canadian). Although they all reside in the United States, the Lees fight under the flag of Singapore.

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“He had the purest heart of gold”

Victoria had a 3-0 record as a professional mixed martial artist. She last fought inside the cage in September 2021, against Victoria Souza, and won by TKO in the second round. The younger sister of champion Angela Lee and two-time champion Christian Lee, she was considered one of the most promising MMA athletes in the world. Victoria made her debut at the One’s Fists of Fury event at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in February 2021, three months before her 17th birthday, submitting Sunisa Srisen with a mackerel in just over a minute.

His second fight came in July of that year, when he quickly submitted Wang Luping in less than four minutes. Victoria made a third match that same year, winning her first fight by knockout and ending Victoria Souza’s undefeated ONE Revolution match. His next fight would have been next Saturday against the Indian Zeba Bano, 24, in Bangkok.

In a statement on Sunday, Lee’s sponsor expressed shock at the news, posting: “The One Championship team is devastated by the tragic passing of Victoria Lee…our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. friends at this difficult time.” “. Managing Director Chatri Sityodtong said he was “heartbroken” by the news: “Victoria had the purest heart of gold and a brilliant mind. She cared for others before herself. He wanted to use his life to help the world. I will always remember Victoria for the beautiful and precious soul that she was,” he said.

No one seemed to suspect that anything so serious had happened to this girl. In his latest Instagram post, Lee even congratulated his brother who won an amateur MMA belt on Dec. 18 in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Prior to her professional MMA debut with One, Victoria Lee won the 2019 International Mixed Martial Arts Federation Junior World Championship, two Pankration Junior World Championships and a 2019 Hawaii State Wrestling Championship. she was a 15-time North American Grappling Association Expert Champion.

THE NATION, OF ARGENTINA
FROM THE AMERICAN NEWSPAPER GROUP
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