An American Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Amber Leibrock has revealed that she has embraced Islam. The 35-year-old athlete competes in the Featherweight division in the Professional Fighters League and has many victories to her credit.

She credited the religion for bringing her peace and happiness.

In an Instagram post, Amber Leibrock shared that she has had a "life-changing" few months which have included both ups and downs.

She said that she has worked harder than ever before, but still came up short. She also said that she has disconnected from people she loves and had her life turned upside down.

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However, Amber Leibrock said that in a "blink of an eye," everything started to make sense. She said that everything that has happened to her has led her closer to Allah and helped her find her deen.

Leibrock said that she has never felt closer to the amazing people in her life or to herself.

She said that everything that has happened to her up to this point has been exactly what was supposed to happen and has been more than worth it.

The American MMA fighter said that she trusts in Allah's timing, whether it is good, bad, or whatever. She added that this has been an amazing year and that she is looking forward to everything that the future holds.