All MMA fightersAnthony Njokuani
“The Assassin”
MMA · Active16-13 (1 NC)RECORD
9KO / TKO WINS
0SUBMISSION WINS
7DECISION WINS
Profile
| Full name | Anthony Obinna Njokuani |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Assassin |
| Date of birth | 1 Mar 1980 |
| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
| Birthplace | Enugu, Nigeria |
| Lives in | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Team | Janjira Muay Thai |
| Height | 183 cm (6′0″) |
| Reach | 192 cm (76″) |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | since 2003 |
| Status | Active |
| Pro debut | 3 May 2003 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Raimond Magomedaliev, 28 Jan 2022 |
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Titles and honours
- Former Art of War Lightweight Champion
- Fight of the Night (x1)
- WEC Knockout of the Night (x3)
Background
Nigerian-born American lightweight and Muay Thai specialist who fought in the WEC from 2009 to 2010 and the UFC from 2011 to 2014. His brother Chidi is also a mixed martial artist.
Fight history
30 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Raimond Magomedaliev | TKO (punches) | 1 | 2:49 | Eagle FC 44 | 28 Jan 2022 | Miami, Florida, USA | |
| Loss | Leonardo Mafra | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Final Fight Championship 25 | 11 Jun 2016 | Springfield, Massachusetts, USA | |
| Loss | Josh Quayhagen | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | Legacy FC 42 | 26 Jun 2015 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA | |
| Loss | David Burrow | Submission (armbar) | 3 | 1:28 | Legacy FC 38 | 13 Feb 2015 | Allen, Texas, USA | |
| Loss | Daron Cruickshank | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Saffiedine | 4 Oct 2014 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| Loss | Vinc Pichel | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw | 24 May 2014 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Roger Bowling | KO (punch) | 2 | 2:52 | UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez | 20 Apr 2013 | San Jose, California, USA | |
| Loss | Rafael Dos Anjos | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman | 11 Jul 2012 | San Jose, California, USA | |
| Win | John Makdessi | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 145: Jones vs Evans | 21 Apr 2012 | Atlanta, Georgia, USA | Catchweight (158 lb); Makdessi missed weight |
| Loss | Danny Castillo | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem | 30 Dec 2011 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Andre Winner | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber | 2 Jul 2011 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Edson Barboza | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones | 19 Mar 2011 | Newark, New Jersey, USA | Fight of the Night |
| Win | Edward Faaloloto | TKO (elbow) | 2 | 4:54 | WEC 52 | 11 Nov 2010 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Maciej Jewtuszko | TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:36 | WEC 50 | 18 Aug 2010 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Shane Roller | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 3:21 | WEC 48 | 24 Apr 2010 | Sacramento, California, USA | |
| Win | Chris Horodecki | TKO (head kick and punches) | 1 | 3:33 | WEC 45 | 19 Dec 2009 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Knockout of the Night |
| Win | Muhsin Corbbrey | TKO (punches) | 2 | 1:42 | WEC 43 | 10 Oct 2009 | San Antonio, Texas, USA | Knockout of the Night |
| Win | Bart Palaszewski | TKO (punches) | 2 | 0:27 | WEC 40 | 5 Apr 2009 | Chicago, Illinois, USA | Knockout of the Night |
| Loss | Benson Henderson | Submission (guillotine choke) | 2 | 0:42 | WEC 38 | 25 Jan 2009 | San Diego, California, USA | |
| Win | Aaron Williams | TKO (knees) | 1 | 2:28 | Supreme Warrior Championship 1 | 19 Sep 2008 | Garland, Texas, USA | |
| Win | Keyon Mike Jackson | KO (knee) | 1 | 2:14 | Art of War 3 | 1 Sep 2007 | Dallas, Texas, USA | |
| Loss | Donald Cerrone | Submission (triangle choke) | 1 | 4:30 | Ring of Fire 29 | 28 Apr 2007 | Broomfield, Colorado, USA | |
| Win | Kenneth Rosfort-Nees | KO (punch) | 1 | 2:12 | Art of War 1 | 9 Mar 2007 | Dallas, Texas, USA | |
| Win | Jason Palacios | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | Lonestar Beatdown 1 | 10 Nov 2006 | College Station, Texas, USA | |
| Win | Steven Bratland | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Ultimate Texas Showdown 6 | 26 Jun 2006 | Frisco, Texas, USA | |
| Win | Ira Boyd | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Ultimate Texas Showdown 5 | 29 Apr 2006 | Frisco, Texas, USA | |
| Win | Devon Miller | KO (punches) | 2 | 0:55 | Ultimate Texas Showdown 4 | 25 Feb 2006 | Frisco, Texas, USA | |
| Win | Ben Dauck | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Inferno Promotions: Meltdown | 22 Jul 2005 | Plano, Texas, USA | |
| No contest | James Martinez | No contest (premature stoppage) | 1 | 2:47 | Venom: First Strike | 18 Sep 2004 | Huntington Beach, California, USA | |
| Win | Lee King | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Renegades Extreme Fighting: Austin Fights | 3 May 2003 | Austin, Texas, USA | Pro debut |