Anthony Njokuani vs. Andre Winner Set for UFC 132

by Scott Haber on Apr 14, 2011 3:52 PM EDT in UFC News

The UFC announced a lightweight matchup today for UFC 132 in Las Vegas in July, featuring two of the division's most dynamic strikers: TUF 9 runner-up, Andre Winner and Anthony Njokuani.

If names like Condit, Cruz, Wandy and Leben on the card weren't guaranteed fireworks, the latest bout should convince you: "Get ready for what should be a standup war as verbal agreements are in for Andre Winner VS Anthony Njokuani July 2nd," said UFC president Dana White.

Winner looks to break free from a .500 record in the UFC after getting choked out by Dennis Siver at UFC 122 back in November, while Njokuani looks for his first UFC victory after dropping a decision to fellow muay thai specialist, Edson Barboza last month at UFC 127.

Here's how the UFC 132 card is shaping up:

-Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber (bantamweight championship)
-Wanderlei Silva vs. Chris Leben
-Carlos Condit vs. Dong-Hyun Kim
-Melvin Guillard vs. Shane Roller
-Tito Ortiz vs. Ryan Bader
-Dennis Siver vs. Matt Wiman
-George Sotiropoulos vs. Evan Dunham
-Erik Koch vs. Cub Swanson
-Anthony Njokuani vs. Andre Winner

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Holy shit.

I’m thinking Njokuani, Winner looked good on the feet against the Roli Delgados of the world but Njokuani is on another level. Great fight though. Maybe Njo/Pearson if he wins?

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by lowellthehammer on Apr 14, 2011 3:54 PM EDT reply actions

yea but Njoukani has poor defense against spin attacks

see: Jewtusko, Barboza

by Rucker on Apr 14, 2011 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions

True, but Anthony Njoukani has the reach advantage, plus fast hands and feet...Winner is going to sleep

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by Snatchl on Apr 14, 2011 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions

When

has Winner ever shown great spinning strikes anyway?

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by ElliotMatheny on Apr 14, 2011 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

too many awesome fights!!!!

by darkotto23 on Apr 14, 2011 4:00 PM EDT reply actions

The return of Scott Haber?!

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by Matthew Roth on Apr 14, 2011 4:02 PM EDT reply actions

Err...

I’ve been here the whole time, bud.

by Scott Haber on Apr 14, 2011 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not your bud, pal.

by Cocytus on Apr 14, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

who you calling pal, jerkface

I’m just trying to deliver my balloons!

I don’t have time to waste with you circus animals!

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by Snatchl on Apr 14, 2011 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I think...

that anthony has the technical advantage but andre’s got the power advantage, this fight will probably be another fun kickboxing match but the fucked up thing is, both these guys, while exciting, are both coming off losses so its a good chance the loser gets cut unless its the most awesome fight ever.

by C.A.M. on Apr 14, 2011 4:09 PM EDT reply actions

Goodbye, Andre.

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by SSreporters on Apr 14, 2011 4:22 PM EDT reply actions

Hate to say it

but it’s true.

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by LRaunThaDamaja on Apr 14, 2011 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Hell of a show.

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by Matt Bishop on Apr 14, 2011 4:23 PM EDT reply actions

The bottom 4 fights would be considered a stacked Fight Night

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by SSreporters on Apr 14, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Should be an exciting fight. I think Njokuani will win, but either way the loser will more than likely receive their walking papers.

by kreally on Apr 14, 2011 4:24 PM EDT reply actions

See you in BAMMA, Andre.

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by MMA-UK on Apr 14, 2011 4:50 PM EDT reply actions

Or Bellatore.

by Cocytus on Apr 14, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions

STANDNBANG!!

Njokuani wins this.

by Horselover Fat on Apr 14, 2011 5:25 PM EDT reply actions

Cruz is guaranteed fireworks? As in Dominick Cruz?

I love this fight though, especially since they easily could have cut Njokuani since he’s 1-3 in his last four. This is probably must win for both guys, so I’m really hoping he picks up a win and sticks around.

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