One championship rising star victoria Lee, sister to Christian and angela Lee, passes away at 18
Victoria Sun Hei Lee was a talented and accomplished mixed martial artist who made a name for herself in the ONE Championship. She was the sister of fellow MMA fighters Angela and Christian Lee. Christian made history in November by becoming a two-division world champion in ONE Championship, adding to the already impressive list of accomplishments within the Lee family. Victoria began her professional career at the young age of 16 and quickly made a name for herself by winning three consecutive fights in the Atomweight division of ONE Championship.
She was the youngest fighter in the organization and was of Chinese, Singaporean, and Korean heritage. Victoria was a two-time Hawaiian Pankration Junior World Champion, Hawaii State Wrestling Champion, and IMMAF Junior World Champion. She trained at United MMA Gym in Hawaii and was supported by Evolve MMA.
“She has gone too soon and our family has been completely devastated since then,” Angela Lee said. “We miss her. More than anything in this world. Our family will never be the same. Life will never be the same.
“We miss you so much sis. More than you could ever realize. We’re all broken. Because a piece of you was in each of us and when you left, those pieces were ripped out of us. We will never be the same.”
Tragically, Victoria Lee passed away on December 26, 2022 at the age of 18. Her death was announced by her older sister Angela Lee on January 7, 2023 via Instagram. Victoria’s career in MMA was short but impactful, and she will always be remembered for her skill and determination in the ring.
“I am heartbroken by Victoria Lee’s passing,” said Sityodtong, CEO Of one championship. “I first met Victoria when she was 11 years old. I watched her blossom over the years as a martial artist and a human being. I always remember thinking how wise, thoughtful, and selfless she was beyond her years.
“Of course, she was an extraordinary martial arts prodigy even back then, but I could see that she was so much more than that. Victoria had the purest heart of gold and a brilliant mind. She looked after others before herself. She wanted to use her life to help the world. I will always remember Victoria for the beautiful and precious soul that she was.”
