Uganda’s Female Boxing Star Dominates Nigerian Opponent in MMA Championship

In 2022, Amongi also defeated Felista Mugo, a Kenyan fighter who had not lost in five years, to clinch the East and Central Africa featherweight MMA title. Amongi won a gold medal at the Cairo Africa Kickboxing Championship in Egypt in 2021.

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Rebecca Amongi celebrating her win against Immaculate, a Nigerian opponent in the Ebonyi International Mixed Martial Art (MMA) championship on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Pa Oluta Negle Township Stadium in Abakaliki, Nigeria. Courtesy photo

Rebecca Amongi has won her fight against Immaculate, a Nigerian opponent in the Ebonyi International Mixed Martial Art (MMA) championship on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Pa Oluta Negle Township Stadium in Abakaliki, Nigeria.

Amongi was the unanimous winner of an extreme fighting championship. This victory marks her third fight this year, maintaining her undefeated record.

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The Uganda Police Force extended their congratulations to her on their official X handle.

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Rebecca Amongi in the ring during the fight against Immaculate. Courtesy photo

“Police Constable Amongi Rebecca triumphed over her Nigerian opponent, Immaculate, with an unanimous decision in their Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight held today at Pa Oluta Ngele Township in Nigeria. This marks her third fight this year, maintaining her undefeated record. Congratulation to Amongi for raising the Ugandan flag high. Keep winning, Becky!” UPF tweeted.

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On September 12, 2024, Amongi won the fight against Kuikstra in Cape Town, South Africa.

In 2022, Amongi also defeated Felista Mugo, a Kenyan fighter who had not lost in five years, to clinch the East and Central Africa featherweight MMA title. Amongi won a gold medal at the Cairo Africa Kickboxing Championship in Egypt in 2021.

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