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In a different championship, MMA, United States-based Nigerian fighter, Loveth Patra Young, has distinguished herself in the sport and is undoubtedly one of the best female fighters presently. Nicknamed the ‘’Nigerian Terminator,’’ Loveth Patra is a true representation of the Nigerian fighting spirit despite all odds. Born August 9, 1989, the Nigerian fighter started kickboxing and boxing in Rivers State, Nigeria, in 2005 and won the Kick-boxing World Championship title in Karlsruhe Germany, 2007. Patra has witnessed huge progress in her career. Out of her last five fights, Patra won three, drew one, and lost one. The results are quite impressive for the 31-year-old who announced her presence on the global stage in 2018 after beating Cynthia Arceo to emerge world strawweight MMA champion. She defeated Arceo through a technical submission knockout to set the record as the first African woman to win a mixed martial arts world championship belt.
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The fighter who is equally a police officer in the US could not hide her joy after making history:
‘I am very excited that I finally won this fight. I am grateful to God and my trainers here in the USA. This is one of the greatest moments in my fighting career.’ Loveth Patra YoungPatra continues to raise the bar for female Nigerian fighters and is a source of hope for aspiring female fighters in Nigeria and every part of the globe. Sources: MMA Core Rush Hour Sport
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