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Chidi Njokuani
Vitals
Height, reach, and career background.
- Age
- 37
- Height
- 6′3″1.91 m
- Reach
- 80″203 cm
- Stance StanceWhich side a fighter leads from — a striking term, not a religious one. Orthodox: right-handed, left foot and hand forward (the common default). Southpaw: the mirror image, right side forward (usually a left-hander). Switch: changes between the two during a fight.
- Orthodox
- Weight class
- Welterweight
- Nationality
- United States
- Team
- One Kick’s Gym / Njokuani Muay Thai
- Active
- 2007–present
Record
Tap any fight for the breakdown.
LossDEC
Opponent: Carlos Leal MirandaunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez
21 Feb 2026
21 Feb 2026
LossSUB
Opponent: Jake Matthewsrear-naked chokeR1 1:09
UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira
12 Jul 2025
12 Jul 2025
WinTKO
Opponent: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santosknee and elbowsR2 2:19
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2
15 Mar 2025
15 Mar 2025
WinDEC
Opponent: Jared GoodenunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira
12 Oct 2024
12 Oct 2024
WinDEC
Opponent: Rhys McKeesplitR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot
30 Mar 2024
30 Mar 2024
LossTKO
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie
26 Aug 2023
26 Aug 2023
Chidi Njokuani was stopped by Michał Oleksiejczuk in the first round at UFC Fight Night 225 after a fast exchange of punches.
Key moments
- Njokuani and Oleksiejczuk exchanged aggressively from the opening seconds.
- Oleksiejczuk absorbed Njokuani's early offense and answered with heavy punches.
- Oleksiejczuk dropped Njokuani and finished the fight with follow-up strikes at 4:16 of round one.
- The middleweight bout took place in Singapore on the UFC Fight Night 225 card.
LossDEC
Opponent: Albert DuraevsplitR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen
25 Mar 2023
25 Mar 2023
WinKO
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira
21 May 2022
21 May 2022
Chidi Njokuani knocked out Duško Todorović with a standing elbow in the first round of their UFC Fight Night bout.
Key moments
- Todorović pressured forward and forced Njokuani to work through the early clinch exchanges.
- Njokuani recovered his position and began finding space for short strikes near the fence.
- Njokuani landed a right elbow as Todorović exited the clinch and ended the fight at 4:48 of round one.
- The middleweight bout took place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
WinKO
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland
5 Feb 2022
5 Feb 2022
WinTKO
Opponent: Mário Felipe de SousaelbowsR3 1:35
Dana White's Contender Series 38
7 Sep 2021
7 Sep 2021
WinTKO
Opponent: Cristhian Torresknee to the body and punchesR2 4:10
LFA 91
11 Sep 2020
11 Sep 2020
LossDEC
Opponent: Rafael CarvalhounanimousR3 5:00
Bellator 224
12 Jul 2019
12 Jul 2019
LossSUB
Opponent: John Salterrear-naked chokeR1 4:32
Bellator 210
30 Nov 2018
30 Nov 2018
WinDEC
Opponent: Hisaki KatounanimousR3 5:00
Bellator 189
1 Dec 2017
1 Dec 2017
LossTKO
Opponent: Andrey Koreshkovpunches and elbowsR1 4:08
Bellator 182
25 Aug 2017
25 Aug 2017
WinDEC
Opponent: Melvin GuillardunanimousR3 5:00
Bellator 171
27 Jan 2017
27 Jan 2017
WinTKO
Opponent: André FialhopunchesR1 0:21
Bellator 167
3 Dec 2016
3 Dec 2016
WinKO
Opponent: Thiago Gonçalvesbody kick and punchesR3 2:39
Bellator 156
17 Jun 2016
17 Jun 2016
WinDEC
Opponent: Ricky RaineyunanimousR3 5:00
Bellator 146
20 Nov 2015
20 Nov 2015
WinDEC
Opponent: Max GriffinsplitR5 5:00
Tachi Palace Fights 23
7 May 2015
7 May 2015
WinDEC
Opponent: Gilbert SmithunanimousR5 5:00
RFA 22
9 Jan 2015
9 Jan 2015
WinDEC
Opponent: Steve HannaunanimousR3 5:00
RFA 18
12 Sep 2014
12 Sep 2014
NCNC
Opponent: Chris Heatherlyelbow to spineR1 3:31
RFA 13
7 Mar 2014
7 Mar 2014
Chidi Njokuani's bout with Chris Heatherly at RFA 13 on 7 Mar 2014 ended as a no contest by NC (elbow to spine) · R1 3:31.
Key moments
- Chidi Njokuani's bout with Chris Heatherly was ruled a no contest.
- The official method is listed as NC (elbow to spine) · R1 3:31.
- The bout took place at RFA 13 on 7 Mar 2014.
WinTKO
Opponent: LeVon MaynardpunchesR1 4:40
ShinZo Fight Sport 1
16 Aug 2013
16 Aug 2013
LossSUB
Opponent: Jeremy Kimballrear-naked chokeR2 1:51
RFA 7
22 Mar 2013
22 Mar 2013
WinTKO
Opponent: Phil DacepunchesR3 0:41
RFA 4
2 Nov 2012
2 Nov 2012
WinDEC
Opponent: Bobby CooperunanimousR3 5:00
RFA 3
30 Jun 2012
30 Jun 2012
WinTKO
Opponent: John Reedyleg kickR1 0:55
Tachi Palace Fights 13
10 May 2012
10 May 2012
WinTKO
Opponent: Jon Harrisknee and punchesR1 1:54
Legacy FC 10
24 Feb 2012
24 Feb 2012
LossTKO
Opponent: Brandon ThatchpunchesR1 0:53
Ring of Fire 41
20 Aug 2011
20 Aug 2011
WinTKO
Opponent: Alan Joubanbody kickR3 1:27
Tachi Palace Fights 9
6 May 2011
6 May 2011
WinSUB
Opponent: Jack Montgomeryguillotine chokeR1 1:35
KOTC: Infusion
13 Nov 2010
13 Nov 2010
WinKO
Opponent: Chris KennedypunchesR1 0:52
MMA Xplosion: Vianna vs. Lacy
31 Jul 2010
31 Jul 2010
LossTKO
Opponent: Jorge LopezpunchesR1 4:15
MMA Xplosion: Next Generation Fighter
22 May 2010
22 May 2010
LossSUB
Opponent: Warren ThompsonkeylockR1 1:05
Bangkok Fight Night 3
24 Sep 2009
24 Sep 2009
WinTKO
Opponent: Andrew MoncriefepunchesR1 0:22
Supreme Warrior Championship 1
19 Sep 2008
19 Sep 2008
WinTKO
Opponent: Jorge CortezpunchesR1 1:30
Fight Time Productions: Global Showdown
3 Nov 2007
3 Nov 2007
The Read
Style, strengths, and defining traits.
His win profile is heavily striking-led: 15 knockouts, one submission and nine decisions.
Njokuani enters after a 2026 decision loss to Carlos Leal Miranda and a 2025 submission loss to Jake Matthews, but his previous three-fight run included wins over Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, Jared Gooden and Rhys McKee.