John Makdessi Vs. Anthony Njokuani Targeted For UFC 145
by Tim Burke on Jan 11, 2012 10:00 PM EST
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Fireworks await at UFC 145 on March 24th. The UFC always does an admirable job of matching up guys with similar styles to please the fans, and they will likely not leave disappointed when Canadian John Makdessi meets Anthony Njokuani. UFC.com has the info:
Two of the most exciting strikers in the lightweight division have verbally agreed to throw down in Montreal, Canada at UFC 145 as Anthony "The Assassin" Njokuani takes on John "The Bull" Makdessi." Both men are coming off of disappointing December losses to high-level wrestlers, but should be able to show off their kickboxing chops against one another.
The 26-year-old Makdessi (9-1, 2-1 UFC) is coming off a disappointing first-round submission loss to Dennis Hallman at UFC 140, but will look to rekindle the magic of his bout before that, where he knocked out Kyle Watson with a highlight-reel spinning backfist at UFC 129. Njokuani (14-6, 1-2 UFC) dropped a close split decision to Danny Castillo at UFC 141, and will look to rebound with a noteworthy performance.
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Nice to see they are ditching the whole let either of these guys fight anyone with a ground game idea.
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by Earl Montclair on Jan 11, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions
I keep trying to visualize this in my mind
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by Earl Montclair on Jan 11, 2012 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
Would their elbows collide first?
I can’t decide.
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by Earl Montclair on Jan 12, 2012 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
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by Earl Montclair on Jan 12, 2012 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
I thought Makdessi would have dropped to 145
especially after seeing how helpless he was against a bigger wrestler. He seems too small for 155.
it was a combination of that and Hallman not even making 155 to begin with but yeah he should drop
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by Earl Montclair on Jan 11, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
My thoughts exactly.
Njokuani is friggin huge, too. Tough fight for J- Mak
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by ElliotMatheny on Jan 12, 2012 1:57 AM EST up reply actions
When I read the title
I was surprised thinking Njokuani dropped to 145, because I just assumed Makdessi would do it, based on his last fight, when he looked really undersized for the division.
After reading, I’m surprised Makdessi is not moving down. Njokuani will tower him and get a brutal KO
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This right here is gonna be a jolly good scrap.
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by T.C. Engel on Jan 11, 2012 10:11 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Just more proof that you're English
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by Chris Hall on Jan 12, 2012 12:31 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Just like to lob you a softball sometimes.
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the question is:
Hey John, are you looking at me????
by Mr. Pricoli on Jan 11, 2012 10:17 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
dammit, i came here to post that haha
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by Kevin Jennison J. Zametov-St Pierre on Jan 11, 2012 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
Can't believe it took that long for someone to mention this
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I have a feeling that I will enjoy this fight immensely.
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by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Jan 11, 2012 10:25 PM EST reply actions
Too good to be true
Watch this fight get hit by the injury bunny.
by discoandherpes on Jan 11, 2012 10:31 PM EST reply actions
This is the best kind of stupid fight.
Winner of this fights winner of Cerrone vs Pettis (which I just made up).
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by pdl on Jan 11, 2012 10:48 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
Shouldn't Pettis fight Lauzon before you schedule him again?
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Nope.
Because I want that fight no matter what happens against Lauzon because it’s stupid fun and WEC never die!
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by pdl on Jan 12, 2012 12:45 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I like Pettis/Lauzon v Diaz for the titile shot
But if Pettis loses I’m down for that fight
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Whatevs
When Bendo smashes Edgar in the first round he’ll get to avenge his loss to the first winner of the PPV broadcast, Anthony Showtime Pettis!! Rematch for the UFC belt makes me cream in my cheese.
Except that Edgar is outboxing Bendo for a decision
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by discoandherpes on Jan 12, 2012 3:07 AM EST up reply actions
Dude
really?
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by SentientAndroid on Jan 12, 2012 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
Really
Ben Henderson has some kicks, but gets hit a lot in the striking department. Edgar is going to bounce in and out and box him up.
Ben Henderson is a great match up, but Edgar has been historically successful against wrestlers.
by discoandherpes on Jan 12, 2012 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
Gotdamnit!
Stop making sense, I can actually see that happening! But an aggressive Bendo can put anyone at 155 on their backs imo.
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by SentientAndroid on Jan 12, 2012 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
Booyah
I even spelled it correctly without checking. I’m rather impressed with myself.
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Blown.
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by SentientAndroid on Jan 11, 2012 11:12 PM EST reply actions
The Nigerian Money Offer is going to terrorize that poor man
Remember what happened the last time he fought someone this size.
aimed at the crotch...
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by Chris Hall on Jan 12, 2012 12:32 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Anthony looks like a bully
Chasing down a chubby kid for his lunch money.
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by crazedfan on Jan 12, 2012 2:22 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
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by Chris Hall on Jan 12, 2012 10:35 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Swing and a huge miss
aimed at the crotch...
by Damon O. on Jan 12, 2012 11:52 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
heh good point. Maybe his wife is ultra-white… or maybe he only thinks it’s his kid, “Me, Myself & Irene”-style…
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by Horselover Fat on Jan 12, 2012 5:10 AM EST up reply actions
Exactly my thoughts.
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Beautiful extension on the kick!
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by SentientAndroid on Jan 12, 2012 10:05 AM EST up reply actions
Straight up mugged.
Poor lil guy.
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by NickRingp4pGOAT on Jan 12, 2012 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
Awesome fight. Going with Njokuani though. Hes bigger, knows how to use his height to his advantage and is a more technical striker. Makdessi should move down to FW.
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by ProfessorBLove on Jan 12, 2012 1:19 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Njokuani by KO
But with a benefit – If he KTFOs him then maybe he can correct Makdessi’s cross-eyes.
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Surprised
That Njokuani is still in the lightweight division. Didn’t think he’d last after getting ko’d by that dude with the big head. Isn’t he out of the ufc now? Jew something?
Njokuani has been steadily improving. That loss might be the best thing that ever happened to him lol
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by ProfessorBLove on Jan 12, 2012 1:25 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
He's been back and forth since then right?
Lightweight is becoming less crowded now that Maynard and Edgar are done fighting a million times. Can’t wait to see how all the divisions develope this year. Good time to be a fan.
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I was hoping they’d match these guys up with strikers next, putting them together seems like a great choice. I think Njokuani overall has the more technical striking game, beautiful Muay Thai, and he’ll also have a significant height and reach advantage over the smaller Makdessi. I’ll definitely pick Njok for the win, but who knows, maybe Makdessi can surprise him with a little spinning something something.
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by mburtoni on Jan 12, 2012 8:33 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I think Makdessi will throw him off with his unorthodox “look fakes” and turn this into a right fun scrap. There will be much spinning of body, flailing of limb and gnashing of teeth.
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by NickRingp4pGOAT on Jan 12, 2012 10:39 AM EST reply actions
why Jon still does'nt choose to movedown is mind boggling……
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