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Anthony Njokuani
Anthony Obinnia Njokuani (born March 1, 1980) is an American-Nigerian professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer currently competing in ONE Championship. A professional competitor since 2001, Njokuani has also formerly competed for the UFC and the WEC.
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
unanimous decision.
The fourth match pitted Anthony Njokuani against taekwondo fighter John Makdessi. The first round was defined by kicks. While Makdessi was the aggressor, Njokuani landed more kicks. In the second round, Njokuani continued to use his reach advantage to land kicks and punches. Makdessi could not get his timing down and Njokuani continued to counter. The third round was more of the same until the horn sounded, and all three judges scored the bout 30–27 for the winner by unanimous decision, Anthony Njokuani.
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