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Carlos Leal vs Chidi Njokuani

Carlos Leal is 23-7-0; Chidi Njokuani is 26-12-0 (1 NC). Chidi Njokuani is 5 years older than Carlos Leal. Chidi Njokuani has a 6" · 15 cm reach advantage over Carlos Leal. Chidi Njokuani is 4" · 10 cm taller than Carlos Leal. They have met once: Carlos Leal 1, Chidi Njokuani 0.

Carlos Leal
Brazil
Carlos Leal
“The Lion” · 23-7-0
UDTKOTKO
WelterweightMet once
Chidi Njokuani
United States
Chidi Njokuani
“Bang Bang” · 26-12-0 (1 NC)
UDUDSUB
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Style & credentials

Carlos Leal

No background on record

Camp · Thai Brasil · Brazil
Chidi Njokuani

No background on record

Camp · Janjira Muay Thai · United States

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

62%
Head
38%
23%
Body
39%
15%
Leg
23%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Carlos Leallast 8 fights
70%25%
Chidi Njokuanilast 10 fights
68%24%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Carlos Leal· from fights outside the UFC Chidi Njokuani· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
5.806.30
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Carlos Leal · Elite · better than 95% of UFC fightersChidi Njokuani · Elite · better than 97% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
5.153.75
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Carlos Leal · Poor · better than 11% of UFC fightersChidi Njokuani · Below avg · better than 39% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.410.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Carlos Leal · Poor · better than 18% of UFC fightersChidi Njokuani · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
11%0%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Carlos Leal · Poor · better than 8% of UFC fightersChidi Njokuani · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
92%75%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Carlos Leal · Elite · better than 95% of UFC fightersChidi Njokuani · Good · better than 74% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.000.10
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Carlos Leal · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersChidi Njokuani · Below avg · better than 25% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

5.80
Strikes landed / min
6.30
5.15
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.75
0.41 / 3.7
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.00
11%
Takedown accuracy
0%
92%
Takedown defence
75%
1:32
Control time / fight
1:41
0.00
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.10

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Carlos Leal4 UFC fights · 306 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
58%178/504
17%51/61
12%36/36
Clinch
6%19/27
7%22/23
0%0/0
Ground
0%0/0
0%0/0
0%0/0
Chidi Njokuani12 UFC fights · 698 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
23%159/401
22%157/241
23%164/183
Clinch
6%39/51
16%110/133
0%0/0
Ground
9%66/90
0%3/4
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Carlos Leal and Chidi Njokuani ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez (Sat, Feb 21, 2026), where Carlos Leal won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Carlos Leal and Chidi Njokuani?

Carlos Leal is 23-7-0 and Chidi Njokuani is 26-12-0 (1 NC).

Who has the longer reach, Carlos Leal or Chidi Njokuani?

Chidi Njokuani has the longer reach: 80" · 203 cm against 74" · 188 cm for Carlos Leal, a 6" · 15 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Carlos Leal or Chidi Njokuani?

Chidi Njokuani is taller at 6'3" · 191 cm; Carlos Leal stands 5'11" · 180 cm.

Who is older, Carlos Leal or Chidi Njokuani?

Chidi Njokuani is 37 and Carlos Leal is 32.

Who has more finishes, Carlos Leal or Chidi Njokuani?

Carlos Leal has 13 wins inside the distance (11 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission); Chidi Njokuani has 17 wins (16 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission).

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