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Lebanese Alexandra Sukkar Wins World MMA Championship
Some incredible news to share with you all today!
After fighting her way to the finals, 22-year old Alexandra Sukkar became the World MMA Champion in Amsterdam.
Despite being behind in points, Sukkar managed to tire out her opponent (Dutch Kelley Hamming) and win gold in the GAMMA championship! Upon being crowned champion, Sukkar took the opportunity to say, “my country is going through a difficult time and this is something to celebrate, so I’m very proud of it”.
In a post shared on her Instagram account, Sukkar thanked her coach Michael Amer, as well as her colleagues at Knockout Academy where she trains.
Watch as the Lebanese national anthem blares on the stage!
Alf mabrouk to Alexandra!
After fighting her way to the finals, 22-year old Alexandra Sukkar became the World MMA Champion in Amsterdam.
Great job Sandra Succar World Champion!
— Mr. Burns (@CounterLeb) March 28, 2022
You make us proud!#mma pic.twitter.com/gQuzrYagtl
Despite being behind in points, Sukkar managed to tire out her opponent (Dutch Kelley Hamming) and win gold in the GAMMA championship! Upon being crowned champion, Sukkar took the opportunity to say, “my country is going through a difficult time and this is something to celebrate, so I’m very proud of it”.
— Carlita (@CKassb) March 28, 2022
Lebanon is Proud of you Alexandra Sukkar# # # pic.twitter.com/irWqguNexC
In a post shared on her Instagram account, Sukkar thanked her coach Michael Amer, as well as her colleagues at Knockout Academy where she trains.
Watch as the Lebanese national anthem blares on the stage!
Sandra Succar, world Lebanese champ in MMA #Lebanon pic.twitter.com/irszzzF6xW
— Nada Bou Mjahed (@NadaBouMjahed) March 28, 2022
Alf mabrouk to Alexandra!
