Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Chidi Njokuani
25-11
Age
36
Height
6'3"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
80"
Avg Fight Time
08:43
Gym
—
UFC Record
5-4(9 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 1R3 2
Last 5
LWWLL
Finish Rate
64%
Bonuses
3
Style
MMA
Location
Dallas, United States
Next Fight2026-02-21
CL
vs Carlos Leal
Opponent Last Bout
L - Muslim SalikhovDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
CL
vs Carlos Leal
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JG
vs Jared Gooden
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RM
vs Rhys McKee
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
MO
vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:16
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:16
LOSS
AD
vs Albert Duraev
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
GR
vs Gregory Rodrigues
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Half Guard
R2 1:27
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R2 1:27
WIN
DT
vs Dusko Todorovic
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbow to Head In Clinch
R1 4:48
KO/TKOElbow to Head In Clinch·R1 4:48
WIN
MB
vs Marc-Andre Barriault
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 0:16
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:16
LOSS
JM
vs Jake Matthews
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:09
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:09
WIN
EZ
vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R2 2:19
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R2 2:19
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.7/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Chidi adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
17 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+75% vs div avg
76%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
59%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
47%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
41%
Jabs
24%
⭐Other
Damage Events
24%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (76%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (135%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 247% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Elbow to Head In Clinch
#11
33% of KOs
Knee to Head In Clinch
#21
33% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#31
33% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Elbow to Head In Clinch leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Acc% (62%) and Strike Def% (57%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (167% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
62%
Above Avg
Division Rank#4 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#15 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
57% acc56%
Clinch
78% acc34%
Ground
74% acc10%
Striking Differential+2.08/min
4.72 landed/min2.64 absorbed/min
4.72
Landed/Min
2.64
Absorbed/Min
0.63
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed452
Sig. Strikes Attempted725
Key Insights
Chidi incorporates heavy clinch work (33%).
Effective body attack (41%).
Favorable output (1.8:1).
Elite accuracy at 62%.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Clinch active: 34% of output in the clinch (78% accuracy).
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
73%
Elite
Division Rank#18 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
0%
Landed
0
Defended
5
Total
5
0.00
TD / 15min
0.16
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
5
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
10
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 73%.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
846
1.86
Ratio
Absorbed
454
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
8/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.9
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.4
Standing %
85%
R3 vs R1 Output
167%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.86x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (29.9) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 167% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
0:42
R2 Control
0:48
R3 Control
0:55
R1 to Final
+45%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+32.1pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+32.1pp
Body
-20.4pp
Leg
-11.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+22.1pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#18
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#10
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#4
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#15
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#16
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#51
of 54
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#29
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#4
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2834
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights