Height
6' 3"
Reach
80.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
37
"Chidi Bang Bang"
CHIDI NJOKUANI
Height
6' 3"
Reach
80.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
37
Chidi Njokuani is an American combatant with extensive training in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Throughout his lengthy professional journey, he has competed in both the welterweight and middleweight weight classes. He has represented several major organizations, including Bellator MMA, RFA, and the UFC. Beyond his tenure in these promotions, his career history features a successful run as the welterweight titleholder at Tachi Palace Fights. His performances within the UFC have also garnered multiple post-fight bonuses.
Entering this matchup, Njokuani holds a total professional record of 25 victories, 12 defeats, and one no-contest. His recent activity shows a mixed sequence of outcomes. He dropped his most recent appearance against Carlos Leal Miranda by unanimous decision after a submission loss to Jake Matthews. Previously, he secured a TKO victory over Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, preceded by back-to-back decision wins against Jared Gooden and Rhys McKee.