Chidi Njokuani Takes Close Loss In Split-Decision Showing
2 years agoIn a closely contested middleweight showdown on Saturday, Chidi Njokuani was on the wrong side of a split-decision announcement after his main-card showing with Albert Duraev (29-28, 28-29, 28-29). In 15 minutes of action, Njokuani was out-struck by five, landing 40 significant strikes. Duraev controlled the first round while using his ground game and landing more strikes, but Njokuani had the more powerful strikes. The loss moves Njokuani to 2-2 in the UFC, and he has now lost back-to-back bouts after winning back-to-back showings.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN