Nigerian MMA Fighter CPL Juliet Ukah Extends Unbeaten Record

Nigeria female fighting sensation, Cpl Juliet Ukah defeated Eunice Akello of Uganda on Sunday night in Enugu to extend her unbeaten run in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

A leader in the African Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC), Juliet Ukah took her MMA career to Nigeria for the first time at the Enugu Mega Cage Fight.

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Boasting a perfect record of 4-0-0, the 26-year-old entered the fight aiming to defeat her opponent, a Ugandan police officer, and improve her MMA standing.

She also ensured it was a sweet victory for her on home soil as she overpowered her opponent and dominated the three-round encounter to emerge as the as the winner by a unanimous decision in the 66kg featherweight class bout.

The win for Ukah, also known as “Golden Bone,” ensured she extended her unbeaten record to 5-0-0 (i.e., five wins, no loss, and no draw).

The Africa EFC strawweight title fight heats up as the number one contender, , faces her next challenge on April 23rd.

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A total of 10 fighters slugged it out for honours on the night at the end of five explosive bouts in the championship, which included a Kenyan on the cards.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the Warrior Sports Championship collaborated to host the Mega Cage fight event.