Thu. Apr 23rd, 2026

Christian Lee: The Sole Contender to Islam Makhachev, According to a Former ONE Championship Fighter

According to a former prominent fighter from ONE Championship, Christian Lee stands out as the singular opponent who possesses the capability to truly test the mettle of Islam Makhachev.

This assertion comes from someone who has competed extensively within the ONE Championship organization, suggesting that Lee’s unique combination of skills, experience, and championship mindset positions him as a formidable, and perhaps the only, genuine threat to Makhachev’s reign in the lightweight division.

The ex-ONE stalwart highlighted Lee’s aggressive fighting style, his proven ability to win against top-tier competition, and his resilience as key factors that could trouble the current UFC lightweight king.

By Duncan Priestley

Duncan Priestley has become a fixture in Manchester's vibrant combat sports scene. Specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling coverage, Duncan's articles provide thoughtful analysis of the technical aspects that casual observers might miss.

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