Victoria Lee, young MMA prodigy, has died at 18.

The MMA world is in mourning. Based in Singapore and covering all of Asia, the ONE Championship League announced on social media this Monday the death of Victoria Lee. The 18-year-old American from Hawaii has been dubbed “Wunderkind” because she was so impressed after just three fights won by knockout or submission in 2021. Victoria Lee signed with the Asian League at the age of 16 and was the youngest fighter. She was also the sister of Angela and Christian, champions in the 47kg and 70kg categories.

Moreover, it was Angela Lee who announced the death of her sister, posting a message on January 7, two weeks after the tragedy. In her message, Angela writes: “On December 26, our family experienced something that no one else should have experienced. It’s hard to say, but our Victoria is dead. She left too soon and our family has been completely devastated ever since. We miss her… more than anything. Our family will never be the same again. Life will never be the same again. Victoria was the most beautiful soul that ever lived. She was the best little sister in the world. »

The cause of Victoria Lee’s death has not been disclosed. Prior to her high-profile MMA debut, Victoria Lee was a two-time World Junior Champion in pankration, a combination of boxing and wrestling, in 2019 and 2020.

Chatri Sityodtong, President of ONE Championship, paid tribute to the American: “Victoria had a pure heart of gold and a brilliant mind. She took care of others before herself. She wanted to use her life to help the world. I will always remember Victoria for the beautiful and precious soul she was. »