AKEELA AL-HAMEED
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[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” admin_preview_bg=”] From:Â Fort Dodge, Iowa, USAFighting out of:Â Oakdale, Minnesota, USA
Team:Â Spartan Martial Arts
Height:Â 5’6″
Weight:Â 145 pounds
Fight Record:Â Sherdog/Tapology
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“There wasn’t a specific moment. There has been many moments that reinforce my dream of becoming the best mixed martial artist. I just know that what I am doing now feels natural and rewarding.”
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[/av_textblock] [/av_section][av_one_half first] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” admin_preview_bg=”]WHAT DOES BEING A FIGHTER MEAN TO YOU?
A human being who is willing to develop physically, emotionally, mentally and most importantly spiritually in the loneliest, most humbling, and self actualizing sport today.
WHO DO YOU FEEL HAS HAD THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON THE SPORT OF MMA?
There are numerous MMA pioneers who contributed to the sport. I only know one of them personally, Kelly Schmitz (Kobold). She has had tremendous effect on my growth so I give credit where it is due.
DO YOU HAVE ANY HEROES AND WHY?
Billie Jean King, Harriet Tubman, and my mother. All for their strength, knowledge and determination.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON FIGHTING FOR INVICTA FC?
I’m excited and humbled to have this experience. This is a huge jump up for me and I plan on taking advantage of the opportunity.
WHEN FIGHT FAN HEAR AND SEE YOUR NAME, WHAT DO YOU WANT THEM TO THINK AND REMEMBER?
Skill, power and speed. “This woman will fight the fight she needs to fight in order to win.”
