“I’m grateful” - Christian Lee gives props to wife Katie for holding down the fort while he chases MMA greatness

Two-division ONE world champion 'The Warrior' Christian Lee of Singapore and the United States is preparing for his lightweight MMA title defense against undefeated contender Alibeg Rasulov.

The two run back their epic rivalry at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, live at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

The two-division champion recently talked about his delicate balancing act in managing a demanding training schedule, leading his growing family, and taking care of three children, all while running his gym alongside his wife Katie Allison.

He told ONE Championship:

"It's a lot of things, for sure, managing the time. Thankfully, my wife is so supportive. She's on the same page. Having that teamwork is really essential when dealing with the three kids. She helps me run the gym as well."

Lee continued:

"I'm grateful for what I have. I can't complain. It's a lot, but you can't complain about having a lot. That's why I'm doing what I'm doing. I'm trying to set up the future for my family."

Lee will return to action for just the second time since 2022, when his late sister Victoria Lee tragically passed away.

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Christian Lee is content with his life as a fighter and father

‘The Warrior’ Christian Lee is fighting for more than himself now that he’s a father of soon-to-be four children. He has another son on the way with his wife, Katie Allison.

He told ONE Championship:

“Definitely, it’s hard, but it’s so rewarding. There’s also not much time in the day to stop and think about stuff, either. It definitely keeps me busy all day long, but I wouldn’t ask for any other way.”

Lee continued:

“That’s my whole life, really, is taking care of them, spending time with them. And now that I’m in camp, of course, it’s the training that’s the focus. But yeah, everything that I’ve been up to in the last four years is wrapped up in that, four babies.”

Tickets for ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri are available via ePlus in Japan. Meanwhile, fans in North America can visit onefc.com for more information on various streaming options.