Anthony Njokuani

{{Infobox martial artist

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| caption = Njokuani visiting Camp Buehring, Kuwait, in 2012.

| birth_name = Anthony Obinnia Njokuani

| other_names = The Assassin

| nationality = American
Nigerian

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|03|01}}

| birth_place = Enugu, Nigeria

| fighting_out_of = Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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| weight_class = Welterweight
Lightweight

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| team = Janjira Muay Thai
One Kick's Gym
Sergio Penha BJJ

| trainer = Saeksan Janjira
Nick "One Kick" Blomgren
Sergio Penha

| years_active = 2003–present

| kickbox_win = 25

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| kickbox_koloss = 1

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| updated = April 20, 2013

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Anthony Obinna Njokuani {{IPAc-en||audio=Ig-Anthony Obinna Njokuani.ogg}} (born March 1, 1980) is a Nigerian-American professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer. A professional competitor since 2003, Njokuani has also formerly competed for the UFC, WEC, and ONE Championship.

Background

Born in Enugu, Nigeria on March 1, 1980, Anthony Njokuani and his family immigrated to the United States in 1983, settling in Garland, Texas. Njokuani began his martial arts training in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 17 before later moving on to Muay Thai and then mixed martial arts at the age of 21. Njokuani's younger brother, Chidi Njokuani, is also a professional mixed martial artist.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17271/wec-45s-anthony-njokuan-transformed-by-culture-shock-bullies-fathers-passing.mma |title=Anthony Njokuani transformed by culture shock, bullies, father's passing |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2009-12-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091221063854/http://mmajunkie.com/news/17271/wec-45s-anthony-njokuan-transformed-by-culture-shock-bullies-fathers-passing.mma |archivedate=2009-12-21 }}r

Career

=Early career (2001–2008)=

Njokuani began his professional career in 1999, initially fighting as a kickboxer. He enjoyed some success in the sport by compiling a 24–0 record{{cite news|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/wec-40-fight-card-confirmed-for-chicago-2|title=– WEC 40 FIGHT CARD CONFIRMED FOR CHICAGO - MMAWeekly.com|newspaper=Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos}}{{cite web|url=http://fcfighter.com/post/ufc-128-njokuani-expects-%E2%80%9Cawesome-battle-for-the-fans%E2%80%9D|title=UFC 128: Njokuani Expects "Awesome Battle for the Fans"|publisher=}} and winning the Kansas state Muay Thai title.{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/anthony-njokuani|title=Anthony Njokuani - Official UFC® Fighter Profile|website=UFC|access-date=2 August 2018}} He turned his hand to mixed martial arts in 2003 and became champion of the Texas-based Art of War promotion in 2007 before making a brief return to kickboxing to compete for the Oklahoma Destroyers in the -74.3 kg/164 lb division in the team-based World Combat League promotion during the 2007-08 season.

Having compiled a 9–1 (1) MMA record by 2008, Njokuani signed with World Extreme Cagefighting.

=World Extreme Cagefighting (2009–2010)=

Njokuani made his promotional debut on January 25, 2009, at WEC 38, losing to future WEC Lightweight Champion and future UFC Lightweight Champion, Benson Henderson via second round submission.{{cite web |url=http://www.fightline.com/fl-news-2009-0122-382543-/|title=WEC Finalizes WEC 38 Fight Card|work=fightline.com.com|author=Staff|date=January 22, 2009}}

Njokuani was expected to face Anthony Pettis on April 5, 2009, at WEC 40. However, Pettis pulled out of the fight with a hand injury and was replaced by Bart Palaszewski.{{cite web|url=http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/03/26/anthony-pettis-out-bart-palaszewski-in-for-wec-40/|title=Anthony Pettis out, Bart Palaszewski in for WEC 40 |publisher=fiveouncesofpain.com |author=Cory Brady|date=March 26, 2009}} Njokuani defeated Palaszewski via TKO in the second round.

Njokuani next face Muhsin Corbbrey on October 10, 2009, at WEC 43.{{cite web|url=http://mmafrenzy.com/11420/wec-43-cerrone-vs-henderson-on-october-10-in-san-antonio-texas/ |title=WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson on October 10 in San Antonio, Texas |publisher=MMAFrenzy.com |date=2009-01-02 |accessdate=2009-08-29}} Njokuani defeated Corbbrey via second-round TKO.

Njokuani fought IFL veteran Chris Horodecki, who made his WEC debut on December 19, 2009, at WEC 45.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/16582/chris-horodecki-signs-with-wec-likely-to-meet-anthony-njokuani-at-wec-45.mma |title=Chris Horodecki signs with WEC, likely to meet Anthony Njokuani at WEC 45 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |accessdate=2009-10-22 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091025114821/http://mmajunkie.com/news/16582/chris-horodecki-signs-with-wec-likely-to-meet-anthony-njokuani-at-wec-45.mma |archivedate=25 October 2009 |url-status=dead }} Njokuani won via first-round TKO, earning the Knockout of the Night award for the third consecutive time in the WEC.

{{cite web| url= http://mmajunkie.com/news/17291/njokuani-comfortable-at-wec-45-while-nabbing-third-straight-knockout-of-the-night-award.mma| title= Njokuani "comfortable" at WEC 45 while nabbing third-straight "Knockout of the Night"| publisher= mmajunkie.com| accessdate= 2009-12-20| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20091222080639/http://mmajunkie.com/news/17291/njokuani-comfortable-at-wec-45-while-nabbing-third-straight-knockout-of-the-night-award.mma| archivedate= 22 December 2009| url-status=dead| df= dmy-all}}

Njokuani faced Shane Roller at WEC 48 on April 24, 2010.{{cite web|url=http://mmafrenzy.com/13495/njokuani-vs-roller-page-vs-banuelos-complete-wec-48-main-card/|title=Njokuani vs. Roller, Page vs. Banuelos Complete WEC 48 Main Card

|publisher=mmafrenzy.com|accessdate=2010-03-08| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100312033935/http://mmafrenzy.com/13495/njokuani-vs-roller-page-vs-banuelos-complete-wec-48-main-card/| archivedate= 12 March 2010 | url-status=live}} He lost the fight via first round rear-naked choke submission.{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/4/24/1441784/wec-48-aldo-vs-faber-live-results |title=WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber - Live Results and Commentary |accessdate=2010-04-25 |publisher=BLOODYELBOW.com |date=2010-04-24| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100426141932/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/4/24/1441784/wec-48-aldo-vs-faber-live-results| archivedate= 26 April 2010 | url-status=live}}

He was defeated by newcomer Maciej Jewtuszko via first-round TKO at WEC 50.

Njokuani defeated WEC newcomer Edward Faaloloto via second-round TKO on November 11, 2010, at WEC 52.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20923/njokuani-vs-faaloloto-jabouin-vs-visher-slated-for-wec-52-prelims.mma |title=Njokuani vs. Faaloloto slated for WEC 52 prelims |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2010-10-07 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103172220/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20923/njokuani-vs-faaloloto-jabouin-vs-visher-slated-for-wec-52-prelims.mma |archivedate=2011-11-03 }}

=Ultimate Fighting Championship (2011–2014)=

In October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21189/ufc-and-wec-set-to-merge-in-2011-events-to-air-on-versus-and-spike-tv.mma |title=UFC and WEC set to merge in 2011; events to air on Versus and Spike TV |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=October 28, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120525095952/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21189/ufc-and-wec-set-to-merge-in-2011-events-to-air-on-versus-and-spike-tv.mma |archivedate=May 25, 2012 }}

In his UFC debut, Njokuani faced touted prospect Edson Barboza on March 19, 2011, at UFC 128.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21862/edson-barboza-vs-anthony-njokuani-targeted-for-ufc-128-in-march.mma |title=Edson Barboza vs. Anthony Njokuani targeted for UFC 128 in March |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=December 28, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231134133/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21862/edson-barboza-vs-anthony-njokuani-targeted-for-ufc-128-in-march.mma |archivedate=December 31, 2010 }} He lost the fight via unanimous decision, but the bout won the Fight of the Night bonus.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-128-post-fight-bonuses-revealed|title=UFC 128: Post-Fight Bonuses Revealed|date=2011-03-20|newspaper=Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-23}}

Njokuani fought Andre Winner on July 2, 2011, at UFC 132, winning via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26).{{cite news|url=http://mmaweekly.com/andre-winner-vs-anthony-njokuani-in-the-works-for-ufc-132-in-july|title=Andre Winner vs. Anthony Njokuani in the Works for UFC 132 in July|newspaper=Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos |publisher=MMAWeekly.com|date=2011-04-14}} UFC commentator, Joe Rogan, called it Njokuani's best performance of his career. With this performance, Njokuani became the sixth fighter to land over 100 significant strikes in a single bout.{{Citation needed|date=August 2011}}

Njokuani was expected to face Paul Taylor on November 5, 2011, at UFC 138.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/24490/anthony-njokuani-vs-paul-taylor-targeted-for-ufc-138-in-england.mma |title=Anthony Njokuani vs. Paul Taylor targeted for UFC 138 in England |work=mmajunkie.com |date=July 20, 2011 |last=Morgan |first=John |accessdate=July 20, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721212852/http://mmajunkie.com/news/24490/anthony-njokuani-vs-paul-taylor-targeted-for-ufc-138-in-england.mma |archivedate=21 July 2011 |url-status=dead }} However, just days before the event, Taylor pulled out of the bout citing an injury. With no time to find a suitable replacement the bout was scrapped.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/25901/ufc-138-loses-taylor-njokuani-diabate-perosh-promoted-to-main-card.mma |title=UFC 138 loses Taylor-Njokuani; Diabate-Perosh promoted to main card |work=mmajunkie.com |date=November 1, 2011 |last=Stupp |first=Dann |accessdate=November 1, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103104029/http://mmajunkie.com/news/25901/ufc-138-loses-taylor-njokuani-diabate-perosh-promoted-to-main-card.mma |archivedate=November 3, 2011 }}

Njokuani was expected to face Ramsey Nijem on December 30, 2011, at UFC 141.{{cite news|url=http://mmaweekly.com/anthony-njokuani-vs-ramsey-nijem-agreed-for-ufc-141|title=Anthony Njokuani vs. Ramsey Nijem Agreed for UFC 141 |work=mmaweekly.com|date=November 12, 2011 |last=Martin |first=Damon |accessdate=November 12, 2011}} However, Nijem was forced out the bout with an injury and replaced by Danny Castillo.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26423/ramsey-nijem-out-danny-castillo-in-against-anthony-njoukani-at-ufc-141.mma |title=Ramsey Nijem out, Danny Castillo in against Anthony Njoukani at UFC 141 |work=MMAjunkie.com |date=December 7, 2011 |accessdate=December 7, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108021512/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26423/ramsey-nijem-out-danny-castillo-in-against-anthony-njoukani-at-ufc-141.mma |archivedate=January 8, 2012 }} He lost the fight via split decision.

Njokuani defeated John Makdessi on April 21, 2012, at UFC 145{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27068/ufc-145-gets-mcdonald-vs-torres-blanco-vs-brimage-seven-bouts-shift-to-atlanta.mma.mma |title=UFC 145; seven bouts shift to Atlanta |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=January 20, 2012 }}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Njokuani was expected to face Paul Taylor on July 11, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28450/anthony-njokuani-vs-paul-taylor-added-to-ufc-on-fuel-tv-4.mma |title=Anthony Njokuani vs. Paul Taylor added to UFC on FUEL TV 4 |work=mmajunkie.com |date=April 27, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430062920/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28450/anthony-njokuani-vs-paul-taylor-added-to-ufc-on-fuel-tv-4.mma |archivedate=April 30, 2012 }} However, Taylor was forced out of the bout with yet another injury and replaced by Rafael dos Anjos.{{cite news |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/paul-taylor-out-of-ufc-on-fuel-4 |title=Paul Taylor Out of UFC on Fuel 4 |publisher=mmaweekly.com |last=Martin |first=Damon |newspaper=Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos |date=May 22, 2012 |accessdate=May 22, 2012}} Njokuani lost the fight via unanimous decision, and was sidelined for six months as he recovered from surgery to repair a broken right hand suffered in the bout.{{cite web |url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/413417/Anthony-Njokuanis-very-very-broken-hand |title=Anthony Njokuani's very, very broken hand |publisher=mixedmartialarts.com |date=July 25, 2012}}

Njokuani faced debuting Strikeforce fighter Roger Bowling on April 20, 2013, at UFC on Fox 7.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/ufc-on-fox-7-adds-jury-nijem-parke-tuck-masvidal-means-njokuani-bowling|title=UFC on FOX 7 adds Njokuani-Bowling|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=February 7, 2013}} He won the fight via KO in the second round.

A bout with Paul Taylor was scheduled for the third time and was expected to take place on October 26, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 30.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/paul-taylor-returns-meets-anthony-njokuani-at-ufc-fight-night-30-in-manchester|title=Paul Taylor returns, meets Anthony Njokuani at UFC Fight Night 30 in Manchester|work=mmajunkie.com |date=August 9, 2013|accessdate=August 9, 2013}} However, Taylor was forced to pull out of the bout once again with another injury and later retired. Taylor was replaced this time by Al Iaquinta.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/al-iaquinta-replaces-paul-taylor-faces-anthony-njokuani-at-ufc-fight-night-30 |title=Al Iaquinta replaces Paul Taylor, faces Anthony Njokuani at UFC Fight Night 30 |work=mmajunkie.com |date=19 September 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060645/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/al-iaquinta-replaces-paul-taylor-faces-anthony-njokuani-at-ufc-fight-night-30 |archivedate=21 September 2013 }} On September 24, Njokuani also pulled out of the event with an injury.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/injury-knocks-anthony-njokuani-out-of-ufc-fight-night-30-bout-with-al-iaquinta|title=Injury knocks Anthony Njokuani out of UFC Fight Night 30 bout with Al Iaquinta|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=24 September 2013 |accessdate=2013-09-24}} and was replaced by Piotr Hallmann.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/piotr-hallman-replaces-njokuani-meets-al-iaquinta-at-ufc-fight-night-30|title=Piotr Hallman replaces Njokuani, meets Al Iaquinta at UFC Fight Night 30|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=26 September 2013 |accessdate=2013-09-26}}

After over a year away from the cage, Njokuani returned to face Vinc Pichel on May 24, 2014, at UFC 173.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/03/anthony-njokuani-meets-vinc-pichel-at-ufc-173-in-may-in-las-vegas/|title=Anthony Njokuani meets Vinc Pichel at UFC 173 in May in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson |date=2014-03-18|accessdate=2014-03-18}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Njokuani faced Daron Cruickshank on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/daron-cruickshank-meets-anthony-njokuani-at-ufc-fight-night-54-in-halifax|title=Daron Cruickshank meets Anthony Njokuani at UFC Fight Night 54 in Halifax|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2014-09-04|accessdate=2014-09-04}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/12/3/7326759/anthony-njokuani-signs-with-legacy-fc-following-ufc-release|title=Anthony Njokuani signs with Legacy FC following UFC release|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Shaun Al-Shatti|date=2014-12-03|accessdate=2014-12-03}}

=Legacy Fighting Championship (2014–present)=

Just two days after his UFC release was announced, it was announced that Njokuani had signed a multi-fight deal with Legacy FC. He made his debut against David Burrow at Legacy FC 38 on February 13, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/12/after-ufc-release-anthony-njokuani-booked-for-legacy-fc-38|title=After UFC release, Anthony Njokuani booked for Legacy FC 38|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Dann Stupp|date=2014-12-03|accessdate=2014-12-03}} Despite dominating the first two rounds via his stand up, Njokuani lost the fight via submission in the third round.

=Lion Fight=

On February 3, 2017, Njokuani returned to Muay Thai action at Lion Fight 34 at the Tropicana in Las Vegas. He defeated Australia's Chris Harrington by third round (T)KO to keep his undefeated record.{{Cite press release|url=http://fightnewswire.com/lion-fight-34-results-highlights/|title=Lion Fight 34 Results and Highlights|date=2017-02-03|website=FightNewswire.com|access-date=2017-02-03}}

=ONE Championship=

On October 6, 2018, Njokuani made his ONE Championship debut in Bangkok, Thailand against former K-1 World MAX and shoot boxing champion Andy Souwer at ONE Championship: Kingdom of Heroes. He won by split decision.{{cite web|url=https://www.onefc.com/news/anthony-njokuani-shocks-andy-souwer-to-earn-his-biggest-win/|title=Anthony Njokuani Shocks Andy Souwer To Earn His Biggest Win|website=ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts|date=2018-10-07|access-date=2021-02-20}}

On February 22, 2019, he faced future ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Champion Regian Eersel in Singapore at ONE Championship: Call to Greatness. Njokuani lost by second-round knockout.{{cite web|url=https://www.onefc.com/news/regian-eersel-stops-anthony-njokuani-with-stunning-knockout/|title=Regian Eersel Stops Anthony Njokuani With Stunning Knockout|website=ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts|date=2019-02-22|access-date=2021-02-20}} Afterwards, he tried to overturn the result of the fight due to Eersel landing an elbow but the ruling was upheld.{{cite web|url=https://thebodylockmma.com/one-championship/anthony-njokuani-to-appeal-decision-of-one-championship-kickboxing-bout-against-regian-eersel/|title= Anthony Njokuani to appeal decision of ONE Championship kickboxing bout against Regian Eersel|website=The Body Lock|date=2019-02-22|access-date=2021-02-20}}

= Gamebred Fighting Championship =

Njokuani faced Wesley Golden on December 17, 2021, at Gamebred Fighting Championship 3. He won the bout via ground and pound TKO in the first round.{{Cite web|date=2021-12-18|title=Gamebred Fighting Championship 3 Results|url=https://mmasucka.com/2021/12/17/gamebred-fighting-championship-3-results/|access-date=2021-12-20|website=MMA Sucka|language=en}}

Njokuani faced Raimond Magomedaliev on January 28, 2022, at Eagle FC 44.{{Cite web|date=2022-01-11|title=Eagle FC 44 adds two bouts, including Raimond Magomedaliev vs. Anthony Njokuani|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/01/eagle-fc-44-adds-two-bouts-including-raimond-magomedaliev-vs-anthony-njokuani|access-date=2022-01-12|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} He lost by first-round technical knockout.{{Cite web|last=Stumberg|first=Patrick L.|date=2022-01-28|title=LIVE! Eagle FC 44 Results & Streaming Updates|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2022/1/28/22901345/eagle-fc-44-results-live-streaming-play-by-play-updates-khabib-flx-spong-kharitonov-miami-mma|access-date=2022-01-29|website=MMAmania.com|language=en}}

Njokuani faced Handesson Ferreira at Gamebred FC 4 in a bare-knuckle MMA bout on May 5, 2023,{{Cite web |last=Heck |first=Mike |date=2023-04-21 |title=Roy Nelson vs. Dillon Cleckler headlines Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Bareknuckle event on May 5 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/4/21/23691485/roy-nelson-vs-dillon-cleckler-announced-for-bare-knuckle-mma-jorge-masvidalgamebred-bareknuckle |access-date=2023-04-29 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} losing the bout after being submitted via rear-naked choke at the end of the first round.{{Cite web |title=Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA live stream, results: Roy Nelson vs. Dillon Cleckler |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/gamebred-bareknuckle-mma-results-roy-nelson-vs-dillon-cleckler-jorge-masvidal |website=MMA Junkie|date=6 May 2023 }}

Njokuani faced Brandon Jenkins at Gamebred FC 5 on September 8, 2023.{{cite web |last1=Blackett |first1=Todd |title=Fabricio Werdum And Junior Dos Santos Set For Bare Knuckle MMA Rematch |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/fabricio-werdum-and-junior-dos-santos-set-for-bare-knuckle-mma-rematch/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=22 June 2023 |access-date=22 June 2023}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Newswire |first=MMA Fighting |date=2023-09-08 |title=Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA Results: dos Santos vs. Werdum |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/9/8/23864434/gamebred-bareknuckle-mma-results-dos-santos-vs-werdum |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}

Njokuani is faced Jesse Ronson at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7 on March 2, 2024.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-news-11-former-fighters-gamebred-bareknuckle-jorge-masvidal|title=11 former UFC fighters set to compete at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Nolan King|date=2024-02-15|access-date=2024-02-27}} Njokuani lost by a kimura submission in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/02/gamebred-bareknuckle-mma-7-dos-santos-vs-belcher-results/|title=Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7: Dos Santos vs. Belcher Results|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Staff|date=2024-03-02|access-date=2024-03-02}}

Championships and accomplishments

=Kickboxing=

Kansas State Kickboxing
Kansas State Muay Thai Champion

=Mixed Martial Arts=

Art of War
Art of War Lightweight Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Edson Barboza
UFC.com Awards
2011: Ranked #10 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Edson Barboza}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2011-fight-year|title=Ten Best - 2011 Fight of the Year|date=January 8, 2012|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
World Extreme Cagefighting
Knockout of the Night (Three times) vs. Bart Palaszewski, Muhsin Corbbrey and Chris Horodecki

Mixed martial arts record

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|Jesse Ronson

|Submission (kimura)

|Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7

|{{dts|2024|March|2}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:26

|Orlando, Florida, United States

|{{small|Bare Knuckle MMA.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|{{nowrap|18–14 (1)}}

|Brandon Jenkins

|Decision (unanimous)

|Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 5

|{{dts|2023|September|8}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Jacksonville, Florida, United States

|{{small|Bare Knuckle MMA. Catchweight (165 lb) bout.}}

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|{{nowrap|17–14 (1)}}

|Handesson Ferreira

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 4

|{{dts|2023|May|05}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:09

|Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

|{{small|Bare Knuckle MMA.}}

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|17–13 (1)

|Raimond Magomedaliev

|TKO (punches)

|Eagle FC 44

|{{dts|2022|January|28}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:49

|Miami, United States

|{{small|175 lbs bout.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|17–12 (1)

|Wesley Golden

|TKO (punches)

|Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 3

|{{dts|2021|December|17}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 4:38

|Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

|{{small|Welterweight debut. Bare knuckle MMA bout.}}

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|16–12 (1)

|Leonardo Mafra

|Decision (unanimous)

|FFC 25 - Mitchell vs. Lopez

|{{dts|2016|June|11}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|16–11 (1)

|Josh Quayhagen

|Decision (split)

|Legacy Fighting Championship 42

|{{dts|2015|June|26}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|16–10 (1)

|David Burrow

|Submission (armbar)

|Legacy Fighting Championship 38

|{{dts|2015|February|13}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|1:28

|Allen, Texas, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|16–9 (1)

|Daron Cruickshank

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine

|{{dts|2014|October|4}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|16–8 (1)

|Vinc Pichel

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 173

|{{dts|2014|May|24}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|16–7 (1)

|Roger Bowling

|KO (punch)

|UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez

|{{dts|2013|April|20}}

|align=center| 2

|align=center| 2:52

|San Jose, California, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|15–7 (1)

|Rafael dos Anjos

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman

|{{dts|2012|July|11}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|San Jose, California, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|15–6 (1)

|John Makdessi

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 145

|{{dts|2012|April|21}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Atlanta, Georgia, United States

|{{small|Catchweight (158 lb) bout; Makdessi missed weight.}}

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|14–6 (1)

|Danny Castillo

|Decision (split)

|UFC 141

|{{dts|2011|December|30}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|14–5 (1)

|Andre Winner

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 132

|{{dts|2011|July|2}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|13–5 (1)

|Edson Barboza

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 128

|{{dts|2011|March|19}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Newark, New Jersey, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|13–4 (1)

|Edward Faaloloto

|TKO (elbow)

|WEC 52

|{{dts|2010|November|11}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:54

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|12–4 (1)

|Maciej Jewtuszko

|TKO (punches)

|WEC 50

|{{dts|2010|August|18}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:36

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|12–3 (1)

|Shane Roller

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|WEC 48

|{{dts|2010|April|24}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:21

|Sacramento, California, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|12–2 (1)

|Chris Horodecki

|TKO (head kick and punches)

|WEC 45

|{{dts|2009|December|19}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:33

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Knockout of the Night.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|11–2 (1)

|Muhsin Corbbrey

|TKO (punches)

|WEC 43

|{{dts|2009|October|10}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:42

|San Antonio, Texas, United States

|{{small|Knockout of the Night.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|10–2 (1)

|Bart Palaszewski

|TKO (punches)

|WEC 40

|{{dts|2009|April|5}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:27

|Chicago, Illinois, United States

|{{small|Knockout of the Night.}}

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|9–2 (1)

|Benson Henderson

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|WEC 38

|{{dts|2009|January|25}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:42

|San Diego, California, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–1 (1)

|Aaron Williams

|TKO (knees)

|SWC 1: Inception

|{{dts|2008|September|19}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:28

|Garland, Texas, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|8–1 (1)

|Keyon Mike Jackson

|KO (knee)

|Art of War 3

|{{dts|2007|September|1}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:14

|Dallas, Texas, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|7–1 (1)

|Donald Cerrone

|Submission (triangle choke)

|ROF 29: Aftershock

|{{dts|2007|April|28}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:30

|Broomfield, Colorado, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|7–0 (1)

|Kenneth Rosfort-Nees

|KO (punch)

|Art of War 1

|{{dts|2007|March|9}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:12

|Dallas, Texas, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|6–0 (1)

|Jason Palacios

|Decision (unanimous)

|Lonestar Beatdown

|{{dts|2006|November|10}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|3:00

|College Station, Texas, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|5–0 (1)

|Steven Bratland

|Decision (unanimous)

|UTS 6

|{{dts|2006|June|26}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Frisco, Texas, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–0 (1)

|Ira Boyd

|Decision (unanimous)

|UTS 5

|{{dts|2006|April|29}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Frisco, Texas, United States {{cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=a53c4c6a-c4fe-44aa-99ef-67ba1132e7cf|title=Mixed Martial Arts: MMA News, Fighters, Events, Forum|website=The Underground}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–0 (1)

|Devon Miller

|KO (punches)

|UTS 4

|{{dts|2006|February|25}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:55

|Frisco, Texas, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–0 (1)

|Ben Dauck

|Decision (unanimous)

|Inferno Promotions: Meltdown

|{{dts|2005|July|22}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Plano, Texas, United States

|{{nocontest}}NC

|align=center|1–0 (1)

|James Martinez

|No Contest (premature stoppage)

|Venom: First Strike

|{{dts|2004|September|18}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:47

|Huntington Beach, California, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

|Lee King

|Decision (unanimous)

|REF: Austin Fights

|{{dts|2003|May|3}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Austin, Texas, United States

Kickboxing record

{{Kickboxing record start|norec=y|title=Professional Kickboxing record|record=25 wins, 3 losses, 0 draws, 0 no contests}}