Bang Bang

Chidi Njokuani

Welterweight

Bang Bang

15 KO wins

Record

Wins: 26
Losses: 12
Draws: 0

15KO/TKO

1Sub

10Dec

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Vitals

Height, reach, and career background.

Age37

Height1.91 m

Reach203 cm

Stance Orthodox

NationalityUnited States

TeamOne Kick’s Gym / Njokuani Muay Thai

Weight classWelterweight

Active2007–present

Record

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WinDEC

Joel ÁlvarezunanimousR3 5:00

UFC 330
15 Aug 2026

LossDEC

Carlos Leal MirandaunanimousR3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez
21 Feb 2026

LossSUB

Jake Matthewsrear-naked chokeR1 1:09

UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira
12 Jul 2025

WinTKO

Elizeu Zaleski dos Santosknee and elbowsR2 2:19

UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2
15 Mar 2025

WinDEC

Jared GoodenunanimousR3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira
12 Oct 2024

WinDEC

Rhys McKeesplitR3 5:00

UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot
30 Mar 2024

LossTKO

Michał OleksiejczukpunchesR1 4:16

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie
26 Aug 2023

LossDEC

Albert DuraevsplitR3 5:00

UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen
25 Mar 2023

LossTKO

Gregory RodriguespunchesR2 1:27

UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song
17 Sep 2022

WinKO

Duško TodorovićelbowR1 4:48

UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira
21 May 2022

WinKO

Marc-André BarriaultpunchesR1 0:16

UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland
5 Feb 2022

WinTKO

Mário Felipe de SousaelbowsR3 1:35

Dana White's Contender Series 38
7 Sep 2021

WinTKO

Cristhian Torresknee to the body and punchesR2 4:10

LFA 91
11 Sep 2020

LossDEC

Rafael CarvalhounanimousR3 5:00

Bellator 224
12 Jul 2019

LossSUB

John Salterrear-naked chokeR1 4:32

Bellator 210
30 Nov 2018

WinDEC

Hisaki KatounanimousR3 5:00

Bellator 189
1 Dec 2017

LossTKO

Andrey Koreshkovpunches and elbowsR1 4:08

Bellator 182
25 Aug 2017

WinDEC

Melvin GuillardunanimousR3 5:00

Bellator 171
27 Jan 2017

WinTKO

André FialhopunchesR1 0:21

Bellator 167
3 Dec 2016

WinKO

Thiago Gonçalvesbody kick and punchesR3 2:39

Bellator 156
17 Jun 2016

WinDEC

Ricky RaineyunanimousR3 5:00

Bellator 146
20 Nov 2015

WinDEC

Max GriffinsplitR5 5:00

Tachi Palace Fights 23
7 May 2015

WinDEC

Gilbert SmithunanimousR5 5:00

RFA 22
9 Jan 2015

WinDEC

Steve HannaunanimousR3 5:00

RFA 18
12 Sep 2014

NCNC

Chris Heatherlyelbow to spineR1 3:31

RFA 13
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

LeVon MaynardpunchesR1 4:40

ShinZo Fight Sport 1
16 Aug 2013

LossSUB

Jeremy Kimballrear-naked chokeR2 1:51

RFA 7
22 Mar 2013

WinTKO

Phil DacepunchesR3 0:41

RFA 4
2 Nov 2012

WinDEC

Bobby CooperunanimousR3 5:00

RFA 3
30 Jun 2012

WinTKO

John Reedyleg kickR1 0:55

Tachi Palace Fights 13
10 May 2012

WinTKO

Jon Harrisknee and punchesR1 1:54

Legacy FC 10
24 Feb 2012

LossTKO

Brandon ThatchpunchesR1 0:53

Ring of Fire 41
20 Aug 2011

WinTKO

Alan Joubanbody kickR3 1:27

Tachi Palace Fights 9
6 May 2011

WinSUB

Jack Montgomeryguillotine chokeR1 1:35

KOTC: Infusion
13 Nov 2010

WinKO

Chris KennedypunchesR1 0:52

MMA Xplosion: Vianna vs. Lacy
31 Jul 2010

LossTKO

Jorge LopezpunchesR1 4:15

MMA Xplosion: Next Generation Fighter
22 May 2010

LossSUB

Warren ThompsonkeylockR1 1:05

Bangkok Fight Night 3
24 Sep 2009

WinTKO

Andrew MoncriefepunchesR1 0:22

Supreme Warrior Championship 1
19 Sep 2008

WinTKO

Jorge CortezpunchesR1 1:30

Fight Time Productions: Global Showdown
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.