Angela Lee Explains Why She Called It Quits From MMA | The MMA Hour 

Whatever battles she is facing in life, I hope she's able to overcome them.

Thank you so much for having her on to promote Fightstory. It’s gonna save so many people and I can’t wait to see it evolve. Who knows, after a few years she may even decide she’s ready to make another comeback and she’d still be super young and in her prime 🤷🏻‍♂️ her and stamp training together for a camp would be LEGENDARY 🙌

My sister lost her battle in 2015 and my family has never been the same. I still grieve over her loss. It’s one of the hardest things to have to survive as a sibling. My heart goes out to Angela and the Lee family.

Gotta love Angela, she is one of a kind and she will be missed severely!!! I only started to watch ONE Championship because of Angela Lee.

She also is the ONLY reason I got pulled into watching ONE, but I still try to keep up with it as much as I can, it definitely feels a little different not waiting for her matches though. Heck I just lost my six-year-old dog this past weekend, and that alone I know is nothing like losing someone to suicide but there is depression that comes with that, that brings me to a level of sadness that is so hard to get past, especiallysince he was an EMOTIONAL SUPPORT pet for me & my hard times. Sometimes I think I just can't go on without him because he kept me going, he pushed me to exercise, cuz i couldn't just ignorethe fact he needed to be walked, i was doing 6 miles a day, where before, i barely came out of my house. But I know that there's others that have it way harder than me, obviously I have other issues too it's not just the passing of my baby, put it all together, & it really can bring me to a low point in life again. Thank you Angela for making us aware and making us know that there's help out there and no one's judge why or how we get to those points, we just have to find a way to get through them and have support during those times... ONE love, from NY...

Ahe was the reason I started watching ONE. So sad but understandable to see her go. Wish you and your wonderful family the best. 🙏

I think you made the right decision Angela if you read this, you cannot step into the ring unless you are 100% committed to the challenge at that moment, you could get hurt very bad. In my eyes you will be always one of the best fighters that ever walked on this earth, but now there's a different chapter and the most important thing is your daughter, whenever you have a hard time focus on your little girl how much she depends on her mommy and always remember that, that alone will give you strength like unbelievable. I have had difficult times in my life and that is what I have focused on with my three boys, they counted on me they needed me and I couldn't disappoint them. Just sharing that experience with you Angela and the world I find that is to the best way to focus when you are having problems, yes we all have problems but each one of us needs to find something in their life that they can focus on when hard times really come. Take care of yourself Angela and I always wish you and your family the very best, God be with you and your family

I have to commend Ariel for asking thoughtful questions.

She looks amazing for a retired fighter.

Stories such as Angela Lee's are so uplifting and powerful. God bless her and her family.

I lost my friend too. Life isn't the same and just like her I'm forced to cope.

I always admired Angela as a fighter and how she was so creative in her ground game and so quick in her thinking to counter her opponents so often on the ground. She showed class in interviews and has a likeable personality. Now I admire her more for how she wants to help others mental health in honour of her dear sister Victoria. And she even wanted to break the news of her retirement early to Stamp and Ham because she thought it would be helping both of them. It was nice to see Angela's smile light up her face when telling the story of her daughter announcing that she wanted to be a fighter as you could see the deep love for her girl. Wishing you great success in your new organisation that will surely help a lot of people and save lives Angela. May God Bless you and guide you.

She's a champ. Such a tough call, but her heart is in the right place now.

Very nice interview. Great job handling such a difficult topic by Ariel. Really love Angela. Such a nice and thoughtful person.

Good for Ariel to offer to help Fight Story. Hope he is able to assist them in some way.

23:15 She did fight Stamp already last year, in her last title defense. After that she tried to step up to straw weight and lost to Xiong Jing Nan. Who she fought two times prior (1-1). I think there is something going on with in the family but I do hope she finds peace in her life.

Absolutely amazing woman

No doubt this is amazing made me cry. I am mental health practitioner and suicide survivor. I know that deep feeling of darkness. But I am so grateful for people like Angela Lee.

personal,physical, social and mental struggles happens to everyone. 27 and retired from a violent and demanding sport is something that no will hold against you. your are a fighter and have fans of MMA have your back.

Best interview i've heard Ariel do handled it like a pro. thanks for having Angela Lee on + sharing the Q.+A.'s

ONE FC is arguably higher quality than the UFC. Excellent quality fights.

She's amazing!

damn she’s pretty

My brother 54 August 1 2014 RIP.

Well, while it’s sad that we won’t be seeing her in the ring, it it a great thing to leave a winner. I have seen some great athletes retire and come back, and not make a very good record. And as she said, in order to be a champion, you have to be in it 100% So thank you Angela for giving us many great fights in your history and many great memories. Good luck in whatever you do next, and for being one of the best champions in the history of MMA. 🙏

I would add to what Angela said, that sometimes medical treatment is the only way to see the light. I'm on a minimal dosage of anti-depressants to keep things going and couldn't do without it at the moment (tried to come off recently, quickly sunk back to self-cancellation thoughts and barely being able to function). Doesn't have any negative effects on training.

I didn't know! She's an absolute beast. I wish her all the best.

Not being able to train to fight is bad. But what is far worse is not being able to develop maintain your body to maximize on your overall functionality. When I was growing up I spent as much time as I could training my body in a way that specializes in overall functionality. Which includes pressure point striking small joint manipulation timing balance eye hand coordination explosive power muscle response, flexibility range of motion stamina freakish strength. In other words I train my body for all types of sports and competition at the same time it is giving me the physical mental capabilities of being able to make my way through life raise my daughter and her little half brother in a highly productive manner which greatly increases their chances of being able to grow up developing and maturing into strong confident intelligent, healthy successful fun-loving adult that can joyfully make their way through life as a single married leading or simply just being a healthy happy productive part of a massive group which is society.

How did her sister commit suicide? Was a very close family part of the reason her sister found it difficult to come to terms with possibly letting them down so committed suicide as a way out. Did her sister leave any reason/s for her suicide? Probably not answers to be publicised but they must ricochet around Angela's head. Fantastic fighter who is having the hardest battle of her life...with herself. I hope she makes it.

I hope we see more of Angela she is such a great ambassador for MMA

Angela is #1 female fighter. She is going on to tremendous things!

she is such a wonderful person! I wish her and her family the best

Wonderful human being

Nicely done.

Is the UFC as an organisation or individuals fighters expressed support for for Fight Story and to the family of Ms Lee. Seeing that several UFC both pass & current also hail from Hawii? Ariel deserves credit in the way he conducted this interview.

It’s one thing to be courageous in the ring which she has shown consistently but to be so open about something so personal and private shows courage beyond anything we can possible understand. She is an unbelievably awesome human being. Fitting that “angel” is in her name.

Nothing but love for you and your family. Thanks for all your work in the ring. Respect

We are sorry about your sister very sad. Blessings.

Angela Lee is such a sweetheart.

She is beyond beautiful inside and out 💚

Strong person. Thanks for starting this non profit to help people.

wish em the best. her and her sisters are solid fhaps

Your child will help keep the dark clouds away, it's amazing what hugs can do.

Amazing person

All of us in America will miss you , you've always been a great lady in the ring . May God give you strength in everything you pursue .

i think you are best and i have watched all your fights enjoy the rest of ur life it will be the best belt you ever won

I could fix her 😍 Obviously I’m joking. She doesn’t need fixing. Just a meme. She’s incredible in so many ways. I hope she finds peace and happiness.

This is a Champion

So a gifted and talented young woman... Can't blame her, though. Aggression and violence contradict the nature of femininity. Looks like the suicide of an 18-year-old sister, a talented fighter too, shook the entire family. Not only did Angela quit - but she and her husband (former MMA champion) shut down their training facility in Hawaii, a main source of income...

#AngelaLee #Legend #Champion

Ive always liked Angela, so tough yet also a beautiful mind and beautiful to the eye.

She's so cute😍

She humiliated Lena years ago.

ONE is better than the UFC.

Have you ever considered w w e or ring of honor

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Waheguru bless her

Not to sound too insensitive but with her sister dying of course she's going to quit fighting

She sounds like alot 😬. They make em soft now 🤷‍♀️

Didnt she die?

She didn't want the rematch with stamp that was 100% going to happen

first of all, who is she? you have to do something before you retire? You can't just quit something and call it retirement. Can you?

Ariel, why didn't you ask Angela why her sister blew her brains out? that is what everyone is wondering. You usually ask the tough questions. You're slipping bro

Imagine taking your own life and leaving your family to deal with it selfish isn't the word. Might of solved her pain but what she's left behind is even worse 💩

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