The policewoman breaking barriers in MMA - BBC Africa
"I am the queen of the cage. I have come to stay - so watch out for me!"
Juliet Ukah is Nigerian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who juggles combat in the ring with a full-time career as a police officer. The 26-year-old is undefeated, with six MMA victories.
Ukah is the first female fighter to be signed by the Professional Fighters League and makes her debut in the league’s first show in Africa on Saturday in Cape Town.
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