This is the profile of the 23 year old African mixed martial arts champion, Juliet Ukah,who also doubles as a Nigerian police.
By Olisa Obi
Juliet Ukah was born in May 25, 1999. She is also a police corporal and the current Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) Women’s Champion.
PC Ukah joined the police force in 2018 and has since showed tremendous development which has now propelled her to new heights.
Ukah’s “New Heights”
On April 13, 2023, the Police Corporal Juliet Ukah showcased her immense skill and style superiority to defeat Crystal Van Wyk over three rounds in the (EFC) 102.
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The judges awarded the fight to Ukah by unanimous decision, with scores of 30-26, 30-26, and 30-27. This victory was a testament to Juliet’s tactical, boxing, and all round superiority in the match up that saw her defeat the previously undefeated South African.
In the following week, the fast rising Nigerian MMA star continued her winning streak by defeating Clodia Vochung Shivabo (IMBGIM FC) of Cameroun on Saturday, April 22 last year.
World Recognition
Ukah is the African EFC Champion and the No. 1 contender for the World EFC Female Straw Weight Title Belt. Her foundation fighting styles are kickboxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – which are all very hard styles of fighting to master.
Ukah caught the eye of MMA enthusiasts and EFC experts with her impressive display.
Skills and Continuing Legacy
At over 5’7” with an arm reach of 69.7 inches, the 23-year-old tactfully dominates her opponents with swift and deadly long left jabs, restricting them from grappling and keeping them at a distance.
In addition, Ukah leverages her intelligence, and grappling skills to outmanoeuvre her opponents on the ground.
Although she is yet to register a knockout victory, she is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in the MMA World and presently has an unbeaten streak after four professional fights.
