CHIDI NJOKUANI

This American mixed martial artist of Nigerian heritage specializes in the welterweight weight class. Having initially honed his skills as a practitioner of kickboxing and Muay Thai, he entered the professional ranks during 2007. His journey included stints in various organizations such as Legacy Fighting Alliance and Bellator MMA before he secured a place on the major roster by succeeding on the Contender Series in 2021. Throughout his tenure inside the Octagon, the orthodox fighter has earned several performance bonuses for his impressive striking displays.

Entering the upcoming event, he maintains a total professional mark of 26-12 with one no-contest. His most recent outing resulted in a unanimous decision victory over Joel Alvarez in August 2026. Prior to that, he experienced back-to-back defeats against Carlos Leal Miranda and Jake Matthews. Earlier stretches include a knockout win against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and a points victory over Jared Gooden.