October 13, 2024 1:50 pm ET
LAS VEGAS – UFC gold if the objective for Chidi Njokuani, however he understands a number of steps should be taken earlier than that may flip into actuality.
The UFC veteran is now 2-0 since dropping to the welterweight division, as he defeated Jared Gooden in a unanimous resolution in the primary card of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 244. Now, Njokuani (24-10 MMA, 4-3 UFC) desires to check himself in opposition to the highest 15 of the division in hopes to get nearer to his final objective.
“I’ll combat whoever, however I’m on the lookout for anyone within the high 15 – possibly an even bigger title, so I can begin rising up within the rankings and getting my title on the market a little bit extra,” Njokuani stated on the UFC Battle Night time 244 post-fight press convention. “I’ll combat whoever. If alternative comes by quickly, I’ll take it. I’ll simply return with my administration and see how they really feel about every little thing.”
Njokuani, 35, has virtually seen all of it now 35 fights into his skilled MMA profession. Though some could dismiss his title probabilities, he believes there’s nonetheless time for him to get to a UFC title.
“It could sound loopy to lots of people, however I’m capturing for that title shot,” Njokuani stated. “I nonetheless imagine I can get it.” For extra on the cardboard, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion hub for UFC Fight Night 244.
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