Know Your Fighter: Amena Hadaya

Full Name:

Amena hadaya

Age:

26

Where were you born:

Australia

Where do you live:

Wollongong

Which gym do you train out of:

Freestyle fighting gym

Who are your coaches:

Joe Lopez

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:

Purple belt in jujitsu #3 PFP in Aus/NZ #2 Flyweight in Aus/NZ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Soccer and kickboxing

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:

When I was 16 i started to really commit the sport and when I turned 19 i knew I wanted to fight.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:

I love testing my mental toughness and durability and seeing how far I can push myself. Tuesday night wall wrestling is definitely my favourite

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:

My toughness and my willingness to push through and my power.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Exciting

What is your favourite sport and why:

Combat sports.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Don’t have one

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Volk for sure

What are your immediate and long term goals:

To make it to the big leagues and be a positive role model for young women. To be the Eternal Flyweight Champion

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:

Big shots and blood.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

It’s gunna be a hard war but I’m coming out with a finish and a belt.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Champ camp let’s go

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

IG: amenamariam FB: Amena hadaya

Watch Amena Hadaya fight at Eternal MMA 84 on Friday May 24 live and exclusive via ufcfightpass.com