Chidi Njokuani

"Bang Bang"

26-12-0★ 3bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Amateur Muay Thai 1-0

Last fight: Win vs Joel Álvarez · Unanimous Decision · Aug 15, 2026

26-12-0 · 16 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Joel ÁlvarezUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry·August 15, 2026

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Chidi Njokuani holds a professional MMA record of 26-12-0. Njokuani has won 26 fights: 15 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Njokuani lands 6.38 significant strikes per minute with 62% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 15, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 6'3"191 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 80"203 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Dec 31, 1988
Age: 37
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States

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Career history

WIN
vs Joel Álvarez
UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry· Aug 15, 2026· Welterweight· 26-12 vs 23-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Carlos Leal
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez· Feb 21, 2026· Welterweight· 25-12 vs 23-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jake Matthews
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira· Jul 12, 2025· Welterweight· 25-11 vs 22-7
SUB
R1 · 1:09
WIN
vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Dolidze 2· Mar 15, 2025· Welterweight· 25-10 vs 25-9-1
TKO
R2 · 2:19
WIN
vs Jared Gooden
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Taira· Oct 12, 2024· Welterweight· 24-10 vs 23-10
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rhys McKee
UFC Atlantic City· Mar 30, 2024· Welterweight· 23-10 vs 13-6-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs The Korean Zombie· Aug 26, 2023· Middleweight· 22-10 vs 19-6
TKO
R1 · 4:16
LOSS
vs Albert Duraev
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Sandhagen· Mar 25, 2023· Middleweight· 22-9 vs 16-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Gregory Rodrigues
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Song· Sep 17, 2022· Middleweight· 22-8 vs 13-4
TKO
R2 · 1:27
FOTN
WIN
vs Dusko Todorovic
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Vieira· May 21, 2022· Middleweight· 22-7 vs 11-3
TKO
R1 · 4:48
POTN
WIN
vs Marc-Andre Barriault
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland· Feb 5, 2022· Middleweight· 21-7 vs 13-5
TKO
R1 · 0:16
POTN
WIN
vs Mário Sousa
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 38· Sep 7, 2021· Middleweight· 20-7 vs 12-2
TKO
R3 · 1:35
WIN
vs Cristian Torres
LFA 91: Njokuani vs. Torres· Sep 11, 2020· Middleweight· 19-7 vs 15-11
TKO
R2 · 4:10
LOSS
vs Rafael Carvalho
Bellator 224: Budd vs Rubin· Jul 12, 2019· Middleweight· 18-7 vs 16-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs John Salter
Bellator 210: Njokuani vs Salter· Nov 30, 2018· Middleweight· 18-6 vs 16-4
SUB
R1 · 4:32
WIN
vs Hisaki Kato
Bellator 189: Budd vs Blencowe 2· Dec 1, 2017· Middleweight· 18-5 vs 8-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Andrey Koreshkov
Bellator 182: Koreshkov vs Njokuani· Aug 25, 2017· Welterweight· 17-5 vs 20-2
TKO
R1 · 4:08
WIN
vs Melvin Guillard
Bellator 171: Guillard vs Njokuani· Jan 27, 2017· Catchweight· 17-4 vs 32-17-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Andre Fialho
Bellator 166: Dantas vs Warren 2· Dec 2, 2016· Welterweight· 16-4 vs 8-1
TKO
R1 · 0:21
WIN
vs Thiago Jambo
Bellator 156: Galvao vs Dantas 2· Jun 17, 2016· Welterweight· 15-4 vs 18-5
TKO
R3 · 2:39
WIN
vs Ricky Rainey
Bellator 146: Kato vs Manhoef· Nov 20, 2015· Welterweight· 14-4 vs 11-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Max Griffin
Tachi PF 23· May 7, 2015· Welterweight· 13-4 vs 10-2
SD
WIN
vs Gilbert Smith
RFA 22: Smith vs. Njokuani· Jan 9, 2015· Welterweight· 12-4 vs 10-4
UD
WIN
vs Steve Hanna
RFA 18: Manzanares vs. Pantoja· Sep 12, 2014· Welterweight· 11-4 vs 4-2
UD
NC
vs Chris Heatherly
RFA 13: Cochrane vs. Escudero· Mar 7, 2014· Welterweight· 10-4 vs 7-1
NC
R1 · 3:31
WIN
vs LeVon Maynard
ShinZo Fight Sport 1· Aug 16, 2013· Welterweight· 10-4 vs 12-10
TKO
R1 · 4:40
LOSS
vs Jeremy Kimball
RFA 7: Thatch vs. Rhodes· Mar 22, 2013· Catchweight· 9-4 vs 9-3
SUB
R2 · 1:51
WIN
vs Phil Dace
RFA 4: Griffin vs. Escudero· Nov 2, 2012· Welterweight· 9-3 vs 8-3
TKO
R3 · 0:41
WIN
vs Bobby Cooper
RFA 3: Stevenson vs. Cochrane· Jun 30, 2012· Welterweight· 8-3 vs 6-3
UD
WIN
vs John Reedy
Tachi PF 13· May 10, 2012· Welterweight· 7-3 vs 10-5
TKO
R1 · 0:55
WIN
vs Jon Harris
Legacy FC 10· Feb 24, 2012· Welterweight· 6-3 vs 6-2
TKO
R1 · 1:54
LOSS
vs Brandon Thatch
ROF 41: Bragging Rights!· Aug 20, 2011· Catchweight· 5-3 vs 5-1
TKO
R1 · 0:53
WIN
vs Alan Jouban
Tachi PF 9: The Contenders· May 6, 2011· Welterweight· 5-2 vs 1-1
TKO
R3 · 1:27
WIN
vs Jack Montgomery
KOTC: Infusion· Nov 13, 2010· Middleweight· 4-2 vs 9-10
SUB
R1 · 1:35
WIN
vs Chris Kennedy
Millennium Events· Jul 31, 2010· 3-2 vs 7-10
TKO
LOSS
vs Jorge Lopez
Millennium Events· May 22, 2010· 2-2 vs 7-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Warren Thompson
Bangkok Fight Night· Sep 24, 2009· 2-1 vs 5-0
SUB
WIN
vs Andrew Moncriefe
Supreme Warrior Championship· Sep 19, 2008· 2-0 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Jorge Cortez
Oklahoma Regional· Nov 3, 2007· 1-0 vs 0-2
TKO

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Janjira Muay Thai

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

One-Shot Power

99 · best in division

Sniper

98 · top 2% in division

Granite Base

96 · top 1% in division

Punch power96

Kick power99

Punch speed97

Kick speed99

Accuracy98

Takedowns58

Ground striking93

Submissions45

Chin90

Body strength96

Cardio91

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 26-12-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed6.30per min

63% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.75per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed75%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 6-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed6.38per min

62% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.06per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed75%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Chidi Njokuani sits in the top 25.

All MMA

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Bonus résumé

Chidi Njokuani has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ Performance of the Night ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Chidi Njokuani earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1760▲13
Peak: 1783May 21, 2022
Rated fights: 38

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Frequently asked questions

When does Chidi Njokuani fight next?

Chidi Njokuani has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Chidi Njokuani's record?

Chidi Njokuani's professional MMA record is 26-12-0.

Who is Chidi Njokuani fighting next?

Chidi Njokuani's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Chidi Njokuani fight last?

Chidi Njokuani most recently fought Joel Álvarez at UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry on Saturday, August 15, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Chidi Njokuani fight in?

Chidi Njokuani fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Chidi Njokuani have?

Chidi Njokuani has 15 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Chidi Njokuani won?

Chidi Njokuani has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Chidi Njokuani?

Chidi Njokuani is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.

How much does Chidi Njokuani weigh?

Chidi Njokuani weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Chidi Njokuani's reach?

Chidi Njokuani has a reach of 80" (203 cm).

How old is Chidi Njokuani?

Chidi Njokuani is 37 years old (born Dec 31, 1988).

Where is Chidi Njokuani from?

Chidi Njokuani is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY