Interview - Blessing Onyeali isn't your typical Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter.
At one breadth, she's a busy mom of three, but when she steps into the octagon, she transforms into a brutal force to be reckoned with.
In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES in Lagos, a gold medalist from the recent African Games in Ghana, Onyeali shares her inspiring story and what drives her to succeed in the demanding world of MMA.PT: Why did you choose to go into Mixed Martial Arts among the several sports you could have also done?It has been my dream sport since childhood.
We went there, we saw other countries, it's a very big privilege to be there and see other countries struggling to make their countries proud. PT: Are you looking forward to the next African Games in Egypt when MMA would likely be a scoring event?I am looking forward to still being at the next African Games and I hope to bring more gold too.
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