Juliet Ukah, a 26-year-old MMA fighter from Nigeria, holds an undefeated 6-0 record and will debut in the PFL at the inaugural PFL Africa event. She will be opening the fight card against Ceileigh Niedermayr. Ukah believes her presence in this event provides a significant platform for younger female fighters. While she acknowledges the growth of MMA in Africa, she feels that women's participation has not progressed equally. Ukah aspires to inspire upcoming fighters and elevate the profile of Women's MMA across the continent.
"It's good experience for me because it's like a dream come true. It's something I've been working for all my life, waiting for this time to happen. So I'm very much happy to be the first person on this card, and I believe it's gonna be a good platform for the younger ones coming up."
"Basically all of my career I've been kind of a motivation to younger ones growing up. It's quite a pressure, but I think it's just a part of me because I'm used to being pressured about doing what I know best."
"It has grown a very long way, especially in Africa. But mostly, I believe that for females, it has not grown so much. Females need to come out and showcase their talent, showcase who they are, so they can also have this opportunity that the guys have."
"If I don't go to the media, then how will the world know there's a..."
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