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MMA: Angela Lee looks to extend winning ways
MMA: Angela Lee looks to extend winning ways
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Published May 18, 2017 07:36 PM PHT

MANILA — Angela “Unstoppable” Lee is set to square off with Brazil’s Istela Nunes in the main event of ONE: Dynasty of Heroes, which takes place at Singapore Indoor Stadium on May 26
MANILA — Angela “Unstoppable” Lee is set to square off with Brazil’s Istela Nunes in the main event of ONE: Dynasty of Heroes, which takes place at Singapore Indoor Stadium on May 26
Lee, a Canadian who resides in Singapore, made history in May 2016 when she captured the inaugural atomweight title with a victory over Japan's Mei Yamaguchi.
Lee, a Canadian who resides in Singapore, made history in May 2016 when she captured the inaugural atomweight title with a victory over Japan's Mei Yamaguchi.
Lee’s combination of elite striking and grappling skills has proven to be a potent formula for success as she has remained unbeaten inside the ONE Championship cage.
Lee’s combination of elite striking and grappling skills has proven to be a potent formula for success as she has remained unbeaten inside the ONE Championship cage.
In her last trip to the cage, Lee dominated top contender Jenny Huang of Chinese Taipei with a masterful display of striking to successfully defend her belt.
In her last trip to the cage, Lee dominated top contender Jenny Huang of Chinese Taipei with a masterful display of striking to successfully defend her belt.
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There is no denying Lee’s dominance and fast rise to popularity in the constantly evolving sport of MMA is one of ONE Championship’s biggest draws.
There is no denying Lee’s dominance and fast rise to popularity in the constantly evolving sport of MMA is one of ONE Championship’s biggest draws.
Lee looks forward to her next world title defense.
Lee looks forward to her next world title defense.
“I’m very excited to be jumping back into the cage and defending my title for the second time,” she said.
“I’m very excited to be jumping back into the cage and defending my title for the second time,” she said.
“My last training camp for my first title defense was great. This one is going to be even better. It’s always a treat for me fighting in Singapore as I have great support from all my family and friends.”
“My last training camp for my first title defense was great. This one is going to be even better. It’s always a treat for me fighting in Singapore as I have great support from all my family and friends.”
However, Nunes is an opponent who should not be underestimated as she is a two-time Muay Thai world champion with an unblemished 6-0 professional win-loss record.
However, Nunes is an opponent who should not be underestimated as she is a two-time Muay Thai world champion with an unblemished 6-0 professional win-loss record.
Nunes’ exciting style and knack for delivering powerful strikes make for exciting fights and is one of the biggest components of her game.
Nunes’ exciting style and knack for delivering powerful strikes make for exciting fights and is one of the biggest components of her game.
The 24-year-old Brazilian striker took on top-rated female atomweight Yamaguchi in her last outing, winning a closely contested split decision.
The 24-year-old Brazilian striker took on top-rated female atomweight Yamaguchi in her last outing, winning a closely contested split decision.
At her best, Nunes is a well-rounded combatant with a solid striking and grappling skillset that gave her two career wins by finish.
At her best, Nunes is a well-rounded combatant with a solid striking and grappling skillset that gave her two career wins by finish.
“Our styles are very explosive and it will be exciting for the fans to see. I think that Istela is a good opponent for me,” Lee said of her cage counterpart.
“Our styles are very explosive and it will be exciting for the fans to see. I think that Istela is a good opponent for me,” Lee said of her cage counterpart.
While Lee is not underestimating her foe, she feels that she will have her hand raised in triumph at the end of the fight.
While Lee is not underestimating her foe, she feels that she will have her hand raised in triumph at the end of the fight.
“She’s a good striker, but I know that I’m much more well-rounded. I feel like I can take this fight wherever I want it. Whether it’s on the feet or on the ground, I’m extremely confident in all areas,” she stressed.
“She’s a good striker, but I know that I’m much more well-rounded. I feel like I can take this fight wherever I want it. Whether it’s on the feet or on the ground, I’m extremely confident in all areas,” she stressed.
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