Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Chidi Njokuani
Bang Bang
26-12-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Chidi Njokuani def. Thiago Goncalves (TKO)

TKO · Round 3 · 2:39
Thiago Goncalves
Friday, June 17, 2016
Save Mart Center, Fresno, United States

Chidi Njokuani defeated Thiago Goncalves by TKO in round 3 (2:39) in the Welterweight bout of Bellator 156: Galvao vs. Dantas 2, held Friday, June 17, 2016 at Save Mart Center, Fresno.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chidi Njokuani vs Thiago Goncalves?

Chidi Njokuani defeated Thiago Goncalves by TKO in round 3 (2:39) in the Welterweight bout of Bellator 156: Galvao vs. Dantas 2, held Friday, June 17, 2016 at Save Mart Center, Fresno.

Referee
Mike Beltran
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Chidi Njokuani 79%21% Thiago Goncalves

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

26-12-0 (1 NC)
Record
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1732
Power Index rating
1500
1
Win Streak
0
37
Age
45
6'3"
191 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
80"
203 cm
Reach
0"
0 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
-

Style Matchup

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vs
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Chidi Njokuani

No background on record

Camp Janjira Muay Thai · United States

Thiago Goncalves

No background on record

Striking Profile

5.78
SLpM
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62%
Str. Acc.
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3.51
SApM
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57%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

0.00
TD Avg.
-
0%
TD Acc.
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75%
TD Def.
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0.10
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Chidi Njokuani · 3-2
  • W
    UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry · Aug 15, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez · Feb 21, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira · Jul 12, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 1:09 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Dolidze 2 · Mar 15, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 2:19 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Taira · Oct 12, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
Thiago Goncalves · 0-1
  • L
    Bellator 156: Galvao vs. Dantas 2 · Jun 17, 2016
    TKO · R3 · 2:39 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 12 fights · 0 fights
58.2
Avg sig. strikes
-
0.00
Avg takedowns
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1:41
Avg control time
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155
Career high strikes
-
0
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Chidi Njokuani
Strike target
Thiago Goncalves
38%
Head
-
39%
Body
-
23%
Leg
-
Chidi Njokuani
Strike position
Thiago Goncalves
69%
Distance
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21%
Clinch
-
10%
Ground
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