She wasn’t fighting but Angela Lee in the spotlight as MMA fans grapple to catch a glimpse of her
Poster-girl of MMA, the youngest-ever world champion, is busy signing autographs, taking part in a grappling contest and helping younger brother, Christian, prepare for his fight in One Championship in Macau
Angela Lee never entered the cage on Saturday night but the lion’s share of attention was still focused on the sport of mixed martial arts’ youngest-ever world champion.
Before, during and – it can safely be predicted – long after the event, both fans and fellow fighters were looking to grab every chance they could to get near the 20-year-old poster girl for mixed martial arts in Asia.
“To be honest, I’m still not used to all the attention,” said Lee. “I’m still finding it hard to see me the way other people see me now – as a world champion. I’m not sure I’ll ever really get used to it but I’m not complaining. It’s great fun.”
Lee began the day by competing in a special grappling event, then helped her 18-year-old brother Christian go through his pre-fight warm-up routines before his bout with Martin Nguyen. Then she was signing autographs, posing for selfies – and taking up a cage-side position to watch all the action as it unfolded, alongside her father and coach Ken.
