Chidi Njokuani Record, stats and next fight

26-12-0 (W-L-D) · 1 NC

15Wins by knockout

1Wins by submission

10First round finishes

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Stats and record

39Pro fights

62%Finish rate

11UFC fights

2Title fights

3Performance bonuses

1Win streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO15 (58 %)

Submission1 (4 %)

Decision10 (38 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO5 (42 %)

Submission4 (33 %)

Decision3 (25 %)

Profile

Age: 37 years
Born: December 31, 1988
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height: 6'3" (191 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Reach: 80" (203 cm)
Stance: Orthodox
Division: Welterweight
Fighting out of: Garland, Texas, U.S.
Team: Janjira Muay Thai One Kick's Gym Sergio Penha BJJ
Trainer: Saeksan Janjira Nick "One Kick" Blomgren Sergio Penha
UFC debut: February 5, 2022

Fight history

Win

vs Joel Álvarez

UFC 330 · Aug 15, 2026 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Loss

vs Carlos Leal Miranda

UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez · Feb 21, 2026 · Houston, Texas, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Loss

vs Jake Matthews

UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira · Jul 12, 2025 · Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)

Round
1

Time
1:09
Win

vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 · Mar 15, 2025 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
TKO (knee and elbows)

Round
2

Time
2:19
Win

vs Jared Gooden

UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira · Oct 12, 2024 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs Rhys McKee

UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot · Mar 30, 2024 · Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

Method
Decision (split)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Loss

vs Michał Oleksiejczuk

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie · Aug 26, 2023 · Kallang, Singapore

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
1

Time
4:16
Loss

vs Albert Duraev

UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen · Mar 25, 2023 · San Antonio, Texas, United States

Method
Decision (split)

Round
3

Time
5:00

Show 31 earlier fights

Loss

vs Gregory Rodrigues Bonus

UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song · Sep 17, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
2

Time
1:27
Win

vs Duško Todorović Bonus

UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira · May 21, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
KO (elbow)

Round
1

Time
4:48
Win

vs Marc-André Barriault Bonus

UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland · Feb 5, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
KO (punches)

Round
1

Time
0:16
Win

vs Mário Felipe de Sousa

Dana White's Contender Series 38 · Sep 7, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
TKO (elbows)

Round
3

Time
1:35
Win

vs Cristhian Torres

LFA 91 · Sep 11, 2020 · Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Method
TKO (knee to the body and punches)

Round
2

Time
4:10
Loss

vs Rafael Carvalho

Bellator 224 · Jul 12, 2019 · Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Loss

vs John Salter

Bellator 210 · Nov 30, 2018 · Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States

Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)

Round
1

Time
4:32
Win

vs Hisaki Kato

Bellator 189 · Dec 1, 2017 · Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Loss

vs Andrey Koreshkov

Bellator 182 · Aug 25, 2017 · Verona, New York, United States

Method
TKO (punches and elbows)

Round
1

Time
4:08
Win

vs Melvin Guillard

Bellator 171 · Jan 27, 2017 · Mulvane, Kansas, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs André Fialho

Bellator 167 · Dec 3, 2016 · Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
1

Time
0:21
Win

vs Thiago Gonçalves

Bellator 156 · Jun 17, 2016 · Fresno, California, United States

Method
KO (body kick and punches)

Round
3

Time
2:39
Win

vs Ricky Rainey

Bellator 146 · Nov 20, 2015 · Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs Max Griffin Title

Tachi Palace Fights 23 · May 7, 2015 · Lemoore, California, United States

Method
Decision (split)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Win

vs Gilbert Smith Title

RFA 22 · Jan 9, 2015 · Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Win

vs Steve Hanna

RFA 18 · Sep 12, 2014 · Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
No contest

vs Chris Heatherly

RFA 13 · Mar 7, 2014 · Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Method
NC (elbow to spine)

Round
1

Time
3:31
Win

vs LeVon Maynard

ShinZo Fight Sport 1 · Aug 16, 2013 · Guatemala City, Guatemala

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
1

Time
4:40
Loss

vs Jeremy Kimball

RFA 7 · Mar 22, 2013 · Denver, Colorado, United States

Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)

Round
2

Time
1:51
Win

vs Phil Dace

RFA 4 · Nov 2, 2012 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
3

Time
0:41
Win

vs Bobby Cooper

RFA 3 · Jun 30, 2012 · Kearney, Nebraska, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs John Reedy

Tachi Palace Fights 13 · May 10, 2012 · Lemoore, California, United States

Method
TKO (leg kick)

Round
1

Time
0:55
Win

vs Jon Harris

Legacy FC 10 · Feb 24, 2012 · Houston, Texas, United States

Method
TKO (knee and punches)

Round
1

Time
1:54
Loss

vs Brandon Thatch

Ring of Fire 41 · Aug 20, 2011 · Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
1

Time
0:53
Win

vs Alan Jouban

Tachi Palace Fights 9 · May 6, 2011 · Lemoore, California, United States

Method
TKO (body kick)

Round
3

Time
1:27
Win

vs Jack Montgomery

KOTC: Infusion · Nov 13, 2010 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Submission (guillotine choke)

Round
1

Time
1:35
Win

vs Chris Kennedy

MMA Xplosion: Vianna vs. Lacy · Jul 31, 2010 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
KO (punches)

Round
1

Time
0:52
Loss

vs Jorge Lopez

MMA Xplosion: Next Generation Fighter · May 22, 2010 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
1

Time
4:15
Loss

vs Warren Thompson

Bangkok Fight Night 3 · Sep 24, 2009 · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Method
Submission (keylock)

Round
1

Time
1:05
Win

vs Andrew Moncriefe

Supreme Warrior Championship 1 · Sep 19, 2008 · Frisco, Texas, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
1

Time
0:22
Win

vs Jorge Cortez

Fight Time Productions: Global Showdown · Nov 3, 2007 · Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
1

Time
1:30

Analysis

Chidi Njokuani (“Chidi Bang Bang”) is a UFC welterweight from the United States.

His professional record stands at 26 wins, 12 losses and 1 no contest. Of those wins, 15 came by KO or TKO, 1 by submission and 10 on the scorecards, a 62% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on February 5, 2022 at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland against Marc-André Barriault (win). He has since gone 6-5 in 11 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on August 15, 2026 at UFC 330, he beat Joel Álvarez by unanimous decision.

His career includes 2 title fights and 3 performance bonuses.

He stands 191 cm, has a 203 cm reach and fights out of an orthodox stance.

He trains at Janjira Muay Thai One Kick’s Gym Sergio Penha BJJ out of Garland, Texas, U.S..

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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