Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
Chidi Njokuani
Bang Bang
25-12-0 (1 NC)
STARTS IN··d ··h ··m

Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Álvarez

Joel Álvarez
El Fenomeno
23-4-0
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, United States

Win probability

Chidi Njokuani 47%53% Joel Álvarez

Based on both fighters' current UFCal Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

25-12-0 (1 NC)
Record
23-4-0
1735
Power Index rating
1756
0
Win Streak
0
37
Age
33
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
80"
203 cm
Reach
77"
196 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
Spain

Striking Profile

5.16
SLpM
4.53
61%
Str. Acc.
54%
3.32
SApM
3.03
57%
Str. Def.
53%

Grappling Profile

0.00
TD Avg.
0.18
0%
TD Acc.
33%
75%
TD Def.
46%
0.10
Sub. Avg.
1.10

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Chidi Njokuani · 3-2
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs HernandezSat, Feb 21, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs TeixeiraSat, Jul 12, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 1:09 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Dolidze 2Sat, Mar 15, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 2:19 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Royval vs TairaSat, Oct 12, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC Atlantic CitySat, Mar 30, 2024
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
Joel Álvarez · 4-1
  • L
    UFC 328: Chimaev vs StricklandSat, May 9, 2026
    Submission · R2 · 1:13 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs GamrotSat, Oct 11, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Covington vs BuckleySun, Dec 15, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 2:48 · Lightweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs NurmagomedovSat, Aug 3, 2024
    TKO · R3 · 3:36 · Lightweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs TyburaSat, Jul 22, 2023
    Submission · R2 · 4:26 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 10 fights · 11 fights
47.8
Avg sig. strikes
34.9
0.00
Avg takedowns
0.09
1:19
Avg control time
0:50
120
Career high strikes
95
0
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Chidi Njokuani
Strike target
Joel Álvarez
37%
Head
69%
40%
Body
20%
22%
Leg
11%
Chidi Njokuani
Strike position
Joel Álvarez
64%
Distance
74%
28%
Clinch
11%
8%
Ground
14%

Betting Odds

Chidi Njokuani
+198
34% implied win probability
Open: +207Best: +203
Joel Álvarez
-239
71% implied win probability
Open: -246Best: -235

Average moneyline across 3 sportsbooks.

Line Movement

Chidi NjokuaniJoel Álvarez
30%40%50%60%70%Aug 5, 6 PMAug 5, 7 PMAug 5, 8 PMAug 5, 8 PMAug 5, 6:50 PM UTC · Chidi Njokuani +193 (34%)Aug 5, 8:50 PM UTC · Chidi Njokuani +198 (34%)Aug 5, 6:50 PM UTC · Joel Álvarez -233 (70%)Aug 5, 8:50 PM UTC · Joel Álvarez -239 (71%)+198-239
SportsbookChidi NjokuaniJoel Álvarez
BetOnline+203-245
Caesars+195-235
DraftKings+195-238

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io