In a display of national pride and technical dominance, Nigeria’s Juliet Ukah kept her undefeated professional record flawless with a first-round stoppage victory over Egypt’s Maryam Gaber at the historic PFL Africa Finals on Saturday, December 20.
Fighting at the Sofitel Dome in Cotonou, Benin, the 26-year-old Nigerian police officer wasted no time. Ukah, a noted striking specialist, established control early with sharp leg kicks and crisp jabs.
When the former Egyptian national boxing champion Gaber attempted to change the momentum with takedowns, Ukah expertly stuffed every attempt. The end came at 3:12 of the first round, as Ukah cornered Gaber against the cage and unleashed a powerful combination of punches, forcing the referee to step in for the TKO victory.
Juliet Ukah stays perfect with dominant PFL Africa win
The win marks Ukah’s second consecutive victory in the Professional Fighters League, improving her perfect professional MMA record to 8-0 and her PFL record to 2-0. It was a showcase fight on a night where four PFL Africa tournament champions were crowned, each earning a $100,000 prize.
Ukah’s fight was one of 11 on the card, which served as the finale of the inaugural PFL Africa season and was attended by PFL Africa Chairman Francis Ngannou.
