Anthony Njokuani vs John Makdessi
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They have met once
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How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (1)
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Anthony Njokuani vs John Makdessi: Matchup Breakdown
Anthony Njokuani is 3-5 in the Lightweight division with a 37.5% win rate. John Makdessi is 11-9 at Lightweight, winning 55.0% of the time. Anthony Njokuani is listed as retired. John Makdessi is listed as inactive.
They have met 1 time. Anthony Njokuani leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 145: Jones vs Evans on Apr 21, 2012, won by Anthony Njokuani by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.
Anthony Njokuani holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 918 to 874. Career peaks are 1,000 for Anthony Njokuani and 1,049 for John Makdessi. Anthony Njokuani has 1 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 3 victories, a 33.3% finish rate. John Makdessi has 3 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 27.3% of the time.
Anthony Njokuani stands 6' 1" with a reach of 75" and fights orthodox. John Makdessi is 5' 8" with a reach of 68", orthodox. That is a 7-inch reach advantage for Anthony Njokuani. Anthony Njokuani is 46, John Makdessi is 41.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Anthony Njokuani has landed 427 significant strikes at 44.9% accuracy with 3 takedowns and 2:00 of control time. John Makdessi has landed 1,340 at 49.8% with 0 takedowns and 3:48 of control.
They share 1 common opponent: Daron Cruickshank.
Have Anthony Njokuani and John Makdessi fought before?
Yes. Anthony Njokuani and John Makdessi have fought once in the UFC. Anthony Njokuani won by unanimous decision at UFC 145: Jones vs Evans on April 21, 2012.
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Who has more UFC wins, Anthony Njokuani or John Makdessi?
John Makdessi has more UFC wins: 11 to 3. Anthony Njokuani's UFC record is 3-5; John Makdessi's is 11-9.
KO/TKO wins: Anthony Njokuani 1, John Makdessi 3. Submission wins: Anthony Njokuani 0, John Makdessi 0.
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Who is taller, Anthony Njokuani or John Makdessi?
Anthony Njokuani is taller at 6'1", to John Makdessi's 5'8" (5 inches). Anthony Njokuani has the longer reach: 75 inches to 68.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.