Lee retains ONE Atomweight belt; Eustaquio wins by split decision

Angela Lee getting ready to attack. Photo from ONE CHAMPIONSHIP

World Champion Angela Lee defeated Istela Nunes by submission in the main event of the ONE: Dynasty of Champions even as Filipino bet Geje Eustaquio emerged victorious Friday night in Singapore.

Lee remained undefeated and retained her ONE Women’s Atomweight Title after finishing off her Brazilian foe with an anaconda choke at the 2:18 mark of the second round at Singapore Indoor Stadium.

“It’s an honor to fighter here (in Singapore) as your champion…The anaconda choke is one of our favorites, so I was really happy to win with that submission tonight,” said the hometown bet, who hiked her record to 8-0.

In the co-main event, Ben Askren hardly broke a sweat in keeping the ONE Welterweight crown, defeating Agilan Thani of Malaysia via an arm triangle choke in the first round.

The American fighter, who is one of the best pound-for-pound in the world, wrapped up the fight at the 2:20 mark of the opening round.

Geje Eustaquio declared the winner. Photo from ONE CHAMPIONSHIP

Eustaquio, meanwhile, picked up a split decision victory over Thailand’s Anatpong Bunrad in their flyweight bout.

The 28-year-old martial artist from Team Lakay bounced back from his first-round submission loss Toni Tauru of Finland last December.

Eustaquio avenged his split decision setback to Bunrad in their first meeting two years ago.