Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 210: Njokuani vs. Salter
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
John Salter
United StatesJohn Salter
14-3-0
RESULT

John Salter def. Chidi Njokuani (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 4:32
Chidi Njokuani
United StatesChidi Njokuani
“Bang Bang”
26-12-0 (1 NC)
Friday, November 30, 2018
WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, United States

John Salter defeated Chidi Njokuani by Submission in round 1 (4:32) in the Middleweight main event of Bellator 210: Njokuani vs. Salter, held Friday, November 30, 2018 at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won John Salter vs Chidi Njokuani?

John Salter defeated Chidi Njokuani by Submission in round 1 (4:32) in the Middleweight main event of Bellator 210: Njokuani vs. Salter, held Friday, November 30, 2018 at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville.

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

Win probability

John Salter 49%51% Chidi Njokuani

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

14-3-0
Record
26-12-0 (1 NC)
1762
Power Index rating
1768
1
Win Streak
1
41
Age
37
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
80"
203 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
John Salter

No background on record

Camp Salty Dog Jiu Jitsu · United States

Chidi Njokuani

No background on record

Camp Janjira Muay Thai · United States

Striking Profile

1.68
SLpM
5.78
32%
Str. Acc.
62%
1.68
SApM
3.51
68%
Str. Def.
57%

Grappling Profile

2.85
TD Avg.
0.00
46%
TD Acc.
0%
66%
TD Def.
75%
0.50
Sub. Avg.
0.10

Recent form (last 5 fights)

John Salter · 2-3
  • W
    Aaron Jeffery
    Bellator 293: Golm vs. James · Mar 31, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Johnny Eblen
    Bellator 276: Borics vs. Burnell · Mar 12, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • L
    Jacob Couch
    1st ADCC North American East Coast Trials 2021 · Nov 6, 2021
    Decision
  • L
    Elder Cruz
    1st ADCC North American East Coast Trials 2021 · Nov 6, 2021
    Decision
  • W
    Adrian Nez
    1st ADCC North American East Coast Trials 2021 · Nov 6, 2021
    Decision
Chidi Njokuani · 3-2
  • W
    Joel Álvarez
    UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry · Aug 15, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Carlos Leal
    UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez · Feb 21, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Jake Matthews
    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira · Jul 12, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 1:09 · Welterweight
  • W
    Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
    UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Dolidze 2 · Mar 15, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 2:19 · Welterweight
  • W
    Jared Gooden
    UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Taira · Oct 12, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 12 fights
10.3
Avg sig. strikes
58.2
1.33
Avg takedowns
0.00
1:25
Avg control time
1:41
21
Career high strikes
155
2
Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

John Salter
Strike target
Chidi Njokuani
87%
Head
38%
10%
Body
39%
3%
Leg
23%
John Salter
Strike position
Chidi Njokuani
81%
Distance
69%
16%
Clinch
21%
3%
Ground
10%