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Anthony Njokuani (Anthony Obinnia Njokuani) was born on 1 March, 1980 in Enugu, Nigeria, is a Nigerian mixed martial artist. Discover Anthony Njokuani's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?

Popular As Anthony Obinnia Njokuani
Occupation N/A
Age 44 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 1 March 1980
Birthday 1 March
Birthplace Enugu, Nigeria
Nationality American

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Anthony Njokuani Height, Weight & Measurements

At 44 years old, Anthony Njokuani height is 6ft 0in and Weight 174 lb.

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Height 6ft 0in
Weight 174 lb
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Anthony Njokuani Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Anthony Njokuani worth at the age of 44 years old? Anthony Njokuani’s income source is mostly from being a successful Artist. He is from American. We have estimated Anthony Njokuani's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1980

Anthony Obinna Njokuani (born March 1, 1980) is a Nigerian-American professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer.

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.

1999

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 and winning the Kansas state Muay Thai title.

2001

A professional competitor since 2001, Njokuani has also formerly competed for the UFC, WEC, and ONE Championship.

2003

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.

2008

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

2009

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.

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.

Njokuani defeated Palaszewski via TKO in the second round.

Njokuani next face Muhsin Corbbrey on October 10, 2009, at WEC 43.

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.

Njokuani won via first-round TKO, earning the Knockout of the Night award for the third consecutive time in the WEC.

2010

Njokuani faced Shane Roller at WEC 48 on April 24, 2010.

He lost the fight via first round rear-naked choke submission.

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.

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.

2011

In his UFC debut, Njokuani faced touted prospect Edson Barboza on March 19, 2011, at UFC 128.

He lost the fight via unanimous decision, but the bout won the Fight of the Night bonus.

Njokuani fought Andre Winner on July 2, 2011, at UFC 132, winning via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26).

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.

Njokuani was expected to face Paul Taylor on November 5, 2011, at UFC 138.

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.

Njokuani was expected to face Ramsey Nijem on December 30, 2011, at UFC 141.

However, Nijem was forced out the bout with an injury and replaced by Danny Castillo.

He lost the fight via split decision.

2012

Njokuani defeated John Makdessi on April 21, 2012, at UFC 145 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.

However, Taylor was forced out of the bout with yet another injury and replaced by Rafael dos Anjos.

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.

2013

Njokuani faced debuting Strikeforce fighter Roger Bowling on April 20, 2013, at UFC on Fox 7.

He won the fight via KO in the second round.