Fighter

Chidi Njokuani

"Bang Bang"

25-12-0★ 3bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

amateur-muay-thai 1-0

NEXT FIGHT

vs Joel Álvarez

UFCUFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry·Saturday, August 15, 2026

Chidi Njokuani holds a professional MMA record of 25-12-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 38 bouts on record. Chidi Njokuani has won 25 fights: 15 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Chidi Njokuani lands 5.16 significant strikes per minute with 61% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: February 21, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'3"191 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 80"203 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1988-12-31
Age: 37
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 2% in division

Sniper

98 · top 2% in division

Punch power96

Kick power98

Punch speed97

Kick speed98

Accuracy98

Takedowns53

Ground striking93

Submissions48

Chin90

Body strength94

Cardio71

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 25-12-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed5.16per min

61% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.32per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed75%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Chidi Njokuani has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Chidi Njokuani earns per fight.

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Upcoming

UFCUFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado GarryAug 15, 2026
vs Joel ÁlvarezWelterweight

Career history

LOSS
vs Carlos Leal
UFCUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez· Feb 21, 2026· Welterweight· 25-11 vs 22-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jake Matthews
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira· Jul 12, 2025· Welterweight· 25-10 vs 21-7
SUB
R1 · 1:09
WIN
vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Dolidze 2· Mar 15, 2025· Welterweight· 24-10 vs 25-8-1
TKO
R2 · 2:19
WIN
vs Jared Gooden
UFCUFC Fight Night: Royval vs Taira· Oct 12, 2024· Welterweight· 23-10 vs 23-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rhys McKee
UFCUFC Atlantic City· Mar 30, 2024· Welterweight· 22-10 vs 13-5-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs The Korean Zombie· Aug 26, 2023· Middleweight· 22-9 vs 18-6
TKO
R1 · 4:16
LOSS
vs Albert Duraev
UFCUFC Fight Night: Vera vs Sandhagen· Mar 25, 2023· Middleweight· 22-8 vs 15-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Gregory Rodrigues
UFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Song· Sep 17, 2022· Middleweight· 22-7 vs 12-4
TKO
R2 · 1:27
FOTN
WIN
vs Dusko Todorovic
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holm vs Vieira· May 21, 2022· Middleweight· 21-7 vs 11-2
TKO
R1 · 4:48
POTN
WIN
vs Marc-Andre Barriault
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland· Feb 5, 2022· Middleweight· 20-7 vs 13-4
TKO
R1 · 0:16
POTN
WIN
vs Mário Sousa
Contender Series 2021· Sep 7, 2021· Middleweight· 19-7 vs 12-1
TKO
R3 · 1:35
WIN
vs Cristian Torres
LFA 91: Njokuani vs. Torres· Sep 11, 2020· Middleweight· 18-7 vs 15-10
TKO
R2 · 4:10
LOSS
vs Rafael Carvalho
Bellator 224· Jul 12, 2019· Middleweight· 18-6 vs 15-3
UD
LOSS
vs John Salter
Bellator 210· Nov 30, 2018· Middleweight· 18-5 vs 15-4
SUB
R1 · 4:32
WIN
vs Hisaki Kato
Bellator 189· Dec 1, 2017· Middleweight· 17-5 vs 8-2
UD
LOSS
vs Andrey Koreshkov
Bellator 182· Aug 25, 2017· Catchweight· 17-4 vs 19-2
TKO
R1 · 4:08
WIN
vs Melvin Guillard
Bellator 171· Jan 27, 2017· Catchweight· 16-4 vs 32-16-2
UD
WIN
vs Andre Fialho
Bellator 167· Dec 3, 2016· Catchweight· 15-4 vs 8-0
TKO
R1 · 0:21
WIN
vs Thiago Jambo
Bellator 156· Jun 17, 2016· Welterweight· 14-4 vs 18-4
TKO
R3 · 2:39
WIN
vs Ricky Rainey
Bellator 146· Nov 20, 2015· Welterweight· 13-4 vs 11-3
UD
WIN
vs Max Griffin
Tachi PF 23· May 7, 2015· Welterweight· 12-4 vs 10-1
SD
WIN
vs Gilbert Smith
RFA 22: Smith vs. Njokuani· Jan 9, 2015· Welterweight· 11-4 vs 10-3
UD
WIN
vs Steve Hanna
RFA 18: Manzanares vs. Pantoja· Sep 12, 2014· Welterweight· 10-4 vs 4-1
UD
NC
vs Chris Heatherly
RFA 13: Cochrane vs. Escudero· Mar 7, 2014· Welterweight· 10-4 vs 7-1
NC
R1 · 3:31
WIN
vs LeVon Maynard
ShinZo Fight Sport 1· Aug 16, 2013· Welterweight· 9-4 vs 12-9
TKO
R1 · 4:40
LOSS
vs Jeremy Kimball
RFA 7: Thatch vs. Rhodes· Mar 22, 2013· Catchweight· 9-3 vs 8-3
SUB
R2 · 1:51
WIN
vs Phil Dace
RFA 4: Griffin vs. Escudero· Nov 2, 2012· Welterweight· 8-3 vs 8-2
TKO
R3 · 0:41
WIN
vs Bobby Cooper
RFA 3: Stevenson vs. Cochrane· Jun 30, 2012· Welterweight· 7-3 vs 6-2
UD
WIN
vs John Reedy
Tachi PF 13· May 10, 2012· Welterweight· 6-3 vs 10-4
TKO
R1 · 0:55
WIN
vs Jon Harris
Legacy FC 10· Feb 24, 2012· Welterweight· 5-3 vs 6-1
TKO
R1 · 1:54
LOSS
vs Brandon Thatch
ROF 41: Bragging Rights!· Aug 20, 2011· Catchweight· 5-2 vs 4-1
TKO
R1 · 0:53
WIN
vs Alan Jouban
Tachi PF 9: The Contenders· May 6, 2011· Welterweight· 4-2 vs 1-0
TKO
R3 · 1:27
WIN
vs Jack Montgomery
KOTC: Infusion· Nov 13, 2010· Middleweight· 3-2 vs 9-9
SUB
R1 · 1:35
WIN
vs Chris Kennedy
Millennium Events· Jul 31, 2010· 2-2 vs 7-9
TKO
LOSS
vs Jorge Lopez
Millennium Events· May 22, 2010· 2-1 vs 6-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Warren Thompson
Bangkok Fight Night· Sep 24, 2009· 2-0 vs 4-0
SUB
WIN
vs Andrew Moncriefe
Supreme Warrior Championship· Sep 19, 2008· 1-0 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs Jorge Cortez
Oklahoma Regional· Nov 3, 2007· 0-0 vs 0-1
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1741▼11
Peak: 1774May 21, 2022
Rated fights: 37

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Frequently asked questions

When does Chidi Njokuani fight next?

Chidi Njokuani fights Joel Álvarez on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry.

What is Chidi Njokuani's record?

Chidi Njokuani's professional MMA record is 25-12-0.

Who is Chidi Njokuani fighting next?

Chidi Njokuani's next opponent is Joel Álvarez at UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry.

Who did Chidi Njokuani fight last?

Chidi Njokuani most recently fought Carlos Leal at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez on Saturday, February 21, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Chidi Njokuani fight in?

Chidi Njokuani fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Chidi Njokuani have?

Chidi Njokuani has 15 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Chidi Njokuani won?

Chidi Njokuani has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Chidi Njokuani?

Chidi Njokuani is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.

How much does Chidi Njokuani weigh?

Chidi Njokuani weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Chidi Njokuani's reach?

Chidi Njokuani has a reach of 80" (203 cm).

How old is Chidi Njokuani?

Chidi Njokuani is 37 years old (born Dec 31, 1988).

Where is Chidi Njokuani from?

Chidi Njokuani is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY