Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 189: Budd vs. Blencowe 2
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Chidi Njokuani
United StatesChidi Njokuani
“Bang Bang”
26-12-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Chidi Njokuani def. Hisaki Kato (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Hisaki Kato
Hisaki Kato
“The Japanese Musketeer”
8-4-0
Friday, December 1, 2017
WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, United States

Chidi Njokuani defeated Hisaki Kato by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of Bellator 189: Budd vs. Blencowe 2, held Friday, December 1, 2017 at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chidi Njokuani vs Hisaki Kato?

Chidi Njokuani defeated Hisaki Kato by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of Bellator 189: Budd vs. Blencowe 2, held Friday, December 1, 2017 at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Chidi Njokuani 58%42% Hisaki Kato

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
8-4-0
1759
Power Index rating
1703
1
Win Streak
0
37
Age
43
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
80"
203 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
Japan / France

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
Chidi Njokuani

No background on record

Camp Janjira Muay Thai · United States

Hisaki Kato

No background on record

Striking Profile

5.78
SLpM
2.15
62%
Str. Acc.
-
3.51
SApM
3.13
57%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

0.00
TD Avg.
0.00
0%
TD Acc.
-
75%
TD Def.
67%
0.10
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

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  • W
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  • W
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  • W
    Jared Gooden
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Hisaki Kato · 1-4
  • L
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    TKO · R3 · 1:11
  • L
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    TKO · R2 · 1:40 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Seiya Tanigawa
    K'FESTA 5 · Apr 3, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 2:20
  • W
    Ryo Aitaka
    K'FESTA 5 · Apr 3, 2022
    TKO · R3 · 1:05
  • L
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    K'FESTA 4: Day 1 · Mar 21, 2021
    TKO · R2 · 0:26

Career Averages

Based on 12 fights · 1 fight
58.2
Avg sig. strikes
24.0
0.00
Avg takedowns
0.00
1:41
Avg control time
0:05
155
Career high strikes
24
0
Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

Chidi Njokuani
Strike target
Hisaki Kato
38%
Head
71%
39%
Body
8%
23%
Leg
21%
Chidi Njokuani
Strike position
Hisaki Kato
69%
Distance
100%
21%
Clinch
0%
10%
Ground
0%