SAN ANTONIO – Chidi Njokuani thinks he joined the UFC roster at the perfect time. Although it took Njokuani (22-8 MMA, 2-1 UFC) 28 professional fights, the 34-year-old doubts he would have been able to handle the brighter lights and bigger paychecks as a young fighter. In three UFC bouts, the Dana White’s Contender Series graduate has earned two knockout wins and three bonuses overall. “I think I got here when I needed to,” Njokuani told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a pre-fight news conference Wednesday for UFC on ESPN 43
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Chidi Njokuani glad he didn’t get to the UFC earlier: ‘I would’ve f*cked it all up’ – MMA Junkie