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Anthony
Njokuani
17-7-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 13 fights.
Record: 17-7-0
Summary: Striking

Fighter Info

Nickname: The Assassin
From: Enugu Nigeria
Fights Out Of: Las Vegas, Nevada USA
Age: 33
Height: 6' 0" ( 182 cm )
Weight: 155 lb ( 70 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
1108
47% Successful
523
Types of Successful Strikes
0
523
75% Standing
16%
394
86
43
Striking Defense
68
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
10
50% Successful
5
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
2
1
2
Takedown Defense
58
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Win
 Anthony Njokuani Apr 20, 2013
26 0 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Roger Bowling 27 1 0 0
Loss
 Rafael dos Anjos Jul 11, 2012
51 6 0 4 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Anthony Njokuani 32 0 0 0
Win
 John Makdessi Apr 21, 2012
39 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Anthony Njokuani 73 0 0 0
Loss
 Anthony Njokuani Dec 30, 2011
44 0 1 0 R3 Decision - Split
Danny Castillo 33 6 0 3
Win
 Anthony Njokuani Jul 2, 2011
116 2 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Andre Winner 15 0 0 0
Loss
 Edson Barboza Mar 19, 2011
46 2 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Anthony Njokuani 72 1 0 0
Win
 Anthony Njokuani
WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki
Nov 11, 2010
61 1 0 1 R2 KO/TKO
Edward Faaloloto 17 1 0 1
Loss
 Anthony Njokuani
WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez
Aug 18, 2010
5 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Maciej Jewtuszko 8 0 1 0
Loss
 Anthony Njokuani
WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber
Apr 24, 2010
1 0 0 0 R1 Submission
Shane Roller 1 2 3 3
Win
 Anthony Njokuani
WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff
Dec 19, 2009
25 1 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Chris Horodecki 5 0 0 0
Win
 Anthony Njokuani
WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson
Oct 10, 2009
32 0 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Muhsin Corbbrey 5 0 0 0
Win
 Anthony Njokuani
WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki
Apr 5, 2009
36 0 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Bart Palaszewski 7 2 0 0
Loss
 Benson Henderson
WEC 38: Varner vs. Cerrone
Jan 25, 2009
6 7 3 4 R2 Submission
Anthony Njokuani 0 0 1 0
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Biography

TRAINING: I've done a lot to get me prepared for this fight. Listing everything would take a long time and I don't want to put you to sleep with all the hard activities they put this brotha through.

What ranks and titles have you held? Art Of War Champion, Kansas Muay Thai Champion, TKO Champion.

Do you have any heroes? My father

What is your favorite technique? Leg kick

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It has been a long journey and a long time waiting, but definitely a dream come true for me. It feels great to be welcomed into a huge organization that holds a lot of respect for MMA fighters and represents what we do and who we are, not just here in the United States, but all over the world.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No degree

What was your job before you started fighting? Muay Thai Trainer, Earth Link

•    10 overall wins by KO

•    Won three KO of the Night awards in the WEC (Palaszewski, Corbbrey, Horodecki)

•    Bout with Barboza was UFC 128’s Fight of the Night

Career

Trained With

Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar
17-8-0
( W-L-D )

Key Opponents

Andre Winner
Andre Winner
12-6-1
( W-L-D )
Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza
12-1-0
( W-L-D )

Key Fights

Result
Opponent
Event
Replay
Chris Horodecki WEC® CERRONE vs RATCLIFF WEC® CERRONE vs RATCLIFF
Chris Horodecki WEC® CERRONE vs RATCLIFF WEC® CERRONE vs RATCLIFF

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