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Anthony Njokuani

Anthony Njokuani

“The Assassin”

LightweightNigeria2-fight losing streak

18Wins
16Losses
0Draws
1No contest

Professional record

Last 5: LLWLW

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Profile

Age
46 (born March 1, 1980)
Born in
Lagos
Height
6' 1"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
3-5

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC3

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Decision 2

Losses in the UFC5

  • Decision 5

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
3.78 top 40%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.75
Striking accuracy45%Better than 55% of lightweights
Strike defense63%Better than 87% of lightweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.4 top 87%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.1
Takedown accuracy38%Better than 54% of lightweights
Takedown defense53%Better than 29% of lightweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Njokuani last fought on October 4, 2014 (Loss vs Daron Cruickshank). Njokuani has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Anthony Njokuani

Born on March 1, 1980 in Lagos, Nigeria, Anthony Njokuani "The Assassin" competes as a lightweight mixed martial artist. At 6' 1", Njokuani has a 75" reach.

Njokuani turned professional in 2003, debuting with Renegades Extreme Fighting. Njokuani arrived in the UFC with a 13-4 record. Njokuani first fought in the UFC at UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones in March 2011 and lost to Edson Barboza by decision. In the UFC, Njokuani is 3-5 across 8 fights.

Most of Njokuani's UFC wins (2 of 3) were decided by the judges. Statistically, Njokuani avoids strikes better than 87% of lightweights.

Every one of Njokuani's UFC losses has gone to the judges; no opponent has finished Njokuani in the UFC. Njokuani's record outside the UFC includes 4-3 in WEC and 2-3 in Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA.

Njokuani's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Saffiedine in October 2014, where Njokuani lost to Daron Cruickshank.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Daron Cruickshank

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Saffiedine

    Oct 4, 2014

    40Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Vinc Pichel

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw

    May 24, 2014

    24Str 0TD 0KD
  3. W

    Roger Bowling

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R2 2:52

    UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez

    Apr 20, 2013

    26Str 0TD 1KD
  4. L

    Rafael Dos Anjos

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman

    Jul 11, 2012

    32Str 0TD 0KD
  5. W

    John Makdessi

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 145: Jones vs Evans

    Apr 21, 2012

    73Str 0TD 0KD
  6. L

    Danny Castillo

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem

    Dec 30, 2011

    44Str 0TD 0KD
  7. W

    Andre Winner

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber

    Jul 2, 2011

    116Str 2TD 0KD
  8. L

    Edson Barboza

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones

    Mar 19, 2011

    72Str 1TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Anthony Njokuani is 18-16 (1 NC) across 35 professional fights in 14 promotions, since a pro debut on May 3, 2003 (Renegades Extreme Fighting). 27 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins18

  • KO/TKO 10
  • Decision 8

Pro losses16

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Submission 7
  • Decision 7
Finish rate
56% of wins
Longest win streak
7
Current streak
2 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC3-52011
WEC4-32009
Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA2-32021
Ultimate Texas Showdown3-02006
Art of War2-02007
Legacy FC0-22015
Eagle FC0-12022
Final Fight Championship0-12016
Inferno Promotions1-02005
Lonestar Beatdown1-02006
Renegades Extreme Fighting1-02003
Ring of Fire0-12007
Supreme Warrior Championship1-02008
Venom0-0 (1 NC)2004

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Rafael Alves Submission (inverted hammerlock), R1 Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 10 May 1, 2026
L Jesse Ronson Submission (kimura), R1 Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7 Mar 2, 2024
W Brandon Jenkins Decision (unanimous), R3 Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 5 Sep 8, 2023
L Handesson Ferreira Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 4 May 5, 2023
L Raimond Magomedaliev TKO (punches), R1 Eagle FC 44 Jan 28, 2022
W Wesley Golden TKO (punches), R1 Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 3 Dec 17, 2021
L Leonardo Mafra Decision (unanimous), R3 Final Fight Championship 25 Jun 11, 2016
L Josh Quayhagen Decision (split), R3 Legacy FC 42 Jun 26, 2015
L David Burrow Submission (armbar), R3 Legacy FC 38 Feb 13, 2015
L Daron Cruickshank Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine Oct 4, 2014
L Vinc Pichel Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 173 May 24, 2014
W Roger Bowling KO (punch), R2 UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez Apr 20, 2013
L Rafael dos Anjos Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman Jul 11, 2012
W John Makdessi Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 145 Apr 21, 2012
L Danny Castillo Decision (split), R3 UFC 141 Dec 30, 2011
W Andre Winner Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 132 Jul 2, 2011
L Edson Barboza Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 128 Mar 19, 2011
W Edward Faaloloto TKO (elbow), R2 WEC 52 Nov 11, 2010
L Maciej Jewtuszko TKO (punches), R1 WEC 50 Aug 18, 2010
L Shane Roller Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 WEC 48 Apr 24, 2010
W Chris Horodecki TKO (head kick and punches), R1 WEC 45 Dec 19, 2009
W Muhsin Corbbrey TKO (punches), R2 WEC 43 Oct 10, 2009
W Bart Palaszewski TKO (punches), R2 WEC 40 Apr 5, 2009
L Benson Henderson Submission (guillotine choke), R2 WEC 38 Jan 25, 2009
W Aaron Williams TKO (knees), R1 Supreme Warrior Championship 1 Sep 19, 2008
W Keyon Mike Jackson KO (knee), R1 Art of War 3 Sep 1, 2007
L Donald Cerrone Submission (triangle choke), R1 Ring of Fire 29 Apr 28, 2007
W Kenneth Rosfort-Nees KO (punch), R1 Art of War 1 Mar 9, 2007
W Jason Palacios Decision (unanimous), R3 Lonestar Beatdown 1 Nov 10, 2006
W Steven Bratland Decision (unanimous), R3 Ultimate Texas Showdown 6 Jun 26, 2006
W Ira Boyd Decision (unanimous), R3 Ultimate Texas Showdown 5 Apr 29, 2006
W Devon Miller KO (punches), R2 Ultimate Texas Showdown 4 Feb 25, 2006
W Ben Dauck Decision (unanimous), R3 Inferno Promotions: Meltdown Jul 22, 2005
NC James Martinez NC (premature stoppage), R1 Venom: First Strike Sep 18, 2004
W Lee King Decision (unanimous), R3 Renegades Extreme Fighting: Austin Fights May 3, 2003

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Anthony Njokuani's record?

Anthony Njokuani's professional MMA record is 18 wins, 16 losses and 0 draws, with 1 no contest.

How old is Anthony Njokuani?

Anthony Njokuani is 46 years old, born on March 1, 1980.

How tall is Anthony Njokuani and what is their reach?

Anthony Njokuani stands 6' 1" with a 75" reach.

Who did Anthony Njokuani fight last?

Anthony Njokuani lost to Daron Cruickshank by Decision - Unanimous at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Saffiedine on Oct 4, 2014.

Photo: Sgt. Christopher Johnston, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.