CHIDI NJOKUANI

The American athlete Chidi Njokuani represents the Janjira Muay Thai team while competing within the welterweight weight class. Relying on an orthodox stance, he incorporates a striking foundation rooted in his kickboxing and Muay Thai background. His professional journey spans experiences across multiple organizations such as Legacy FC, RFA, and Bellator MMA prior to his current tenure in the UFC. Throughout his time in the premier promotion, he has secured both Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night honors.

Entering the contest against Bautista and Oliveira, the fighter holds a professional record comprising twenty-five victories and eleven defeats, along with a single no-contest result. His most recent appearance ended in a submission loss to Jake Matthews. Previously, he earned a technical knockout win over Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and consecutive decision victories against Jared Gooden and Rhys McKee. Before those successes, he suffered a technical knockout defeat at the hands of Michał Oleksiejczuk.