Juliet Ukah defeated Crystal Van Wyk over three rounds in the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) 102. The Nigerian Police Corporal showed superb style, skill, and superiority as she won the fight on the 13th of April 2023.
Ukah won by unanimous decision as the judges scored the fight 30-26, 30-26, and 30-27 in favor of Juliet’s tactics which saw her defeat the South African, who was previously undefeated.
Ukah carried on her brilliance in the weeks that followed as she maintained her winning streak with a victory over Clodia Vochung Shivabo (IMBGIM FC) of Cameroun on Saturday, April 22.
EFC experts and MMA enthusiasts are paying attention to the Nigerian MMA star’s impressive display. The 23-year-old Juliet is 5’7 tall with a reach of 69.7 inches which helps her dominate her opponents with swift and deadly long left jabs, restricting them from grappling and keeping them at a distance. She also has the intelligence and grappling skills to outmaneuver her opponents on the ground.
Juliet Ukah is quickly solidifying herself as a force to be reckoned with in the MMA world With her impressive track record and unparalleled skills.
Fun Facts
- Juliet Ukah joined the Nigerian police force in 2018.
- Juliet Ukah is unbeaten in four professional fights (4 wins – 0 loss – 0 draw).
- Juliet Ukah is the African EFC Champion and the No. 1 contender for the World EFC Female Straw Weight Title Belt
- Juliet Ukah is a multi-dexterous Combat Athlete
- Juliet Ukah’s fight heroes include Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Israel Adesanya.
- Juliet Ukah’s foundation fighting styles are Kickboxing, Muay Thaï, and BJJ.
Nigerian Police Force Proud
Her recent victories have resulted in praise from the Nigerian Police Force. Usman Alkali Baba, the Inspector-General of Police praised the Woman Police Corporal, Juliet Ukah, for her successful training tour including the victory over South Africa’s Crystal Van Wyk to win the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC).
Muyiwa Adejobi, the Nigerian Force Public Relations Officer, said: “The Nigeria Police Force multi-dexterous Combat Athlete PC Juliet Ukah, following a successful Professional Training Tour fought and won against South Africa’s Crystal Van Wyk, who until the bout was undefeated in Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) 102.
“The fight, which took place on Thursday, April 13, in Johannesburg – South Africa, was a three-round bout and Juliet showed all-around superiority to emerge the winner by unanimous decision (30－26, 30－26, 30－27).
“Juliet also went on to defeat Clodia Vochung Shivabo (IMBGIM FC) of Cameroun on Saturday, April 22.
“PC Juliet is one of two Police female MMA fighters recently released by IGP Usman Alkali Baba for a six-week professional training tour in Thailand.
“Recruited into the Force in 2018, the talented Constable has continued to show tremendous promise, broad skills, and passion for excellence over the years, conquering the boxing, kickboxing, and now MMA world of Nigeria and Africa.
“With this feat, PC Juliet Ukah, who now has an unbeaten streak after four professional fights (4 wins – 0 loss – 0 draw), is the African EFC Champion and the No. 1 contender for the World EFC Female Straw Weight Title Belt.
“The Inspector-General of Police congratulates the officer for the feat and acknowledges the contributions of the Nigeria Police Force to sports development in the country.
“He commended the officer for making the Nigeria Police Force and, by extension, the nation proud.
“The IGP further promised to continually discover and showcase new talents in the Police.”