The fight beyond the cage: Zamzam Al Hammadi’s promise to her mother
Zamzam Al Hammadi had just become a world champion when she saw her mother cry for the first time. She was befuddled by the tears. She had won; this was supposed to be a time for celebration. “I saw her crying for the first time, even though I was winning. I really didn’t understand if she was happy or sad. Then I asked her, ‘Mum, why are you crying?’ She told me, ‘I’m happy because you won, but…
Zamzam Al Hammadi, a 18-year-old world champion, witnessed her mother cry for the first time after her victory. Relieved, she asked her mother why she was crying; her mother revealed she was happy but wanted to share something important. Al Hammadi was shocked when her mother disclosed she has cancer. Al Hammadi reassured her mother, promising to be by her side no matter the outcome, vowing to always see her smile.
The young MMA fighter, a two-time IMMAF youth world champion, expressed her unwavering dedication to her country and to serving her people as she aspires to become a world champion and compete in the UFC.
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