Chidi Njokuani
“Bang Bang”
Record 25-12United StatesSaekson Janjira Muay Thai
Next fight
vs. Joel Alvarez — UFC 330, August 15, 2026
The style
Chidi 'Bang Bang' Njokuani is a 37-year-old Muay Thai-schooled power puncher out of Saekson Janjira Muay Thai in Texas, the son of Nigerian immigrants who has been finishing fights professionally since 2007 across Bellator, RFA and now the UFC. Fifteen of his 25 career wins have come by knockout, and he owns some of the loudest one-punch power in the welterweight division (his record also includes one no contest, not reflected in the win-loss total). The last calendar year has been unkind — back-to-back losses to Jake Matthews and Carlos Leal have put him on a two-fight skid heading into UFC 330. His takedown defense and gas tank have been exposed in recent outings, but his raw power means he's live against anyone who steps in with him.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 25-12 |
| Age | 37 |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Reach | 80" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Country | United States |
| Team | Saekson Janjira Muay Thai |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | 4.72 |
| Striking accuracy | 62% |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | 2.64 |
| Striking defense | 57% |
| Takedowns / 15 min | — |
| Takedown accuracy | — |
| Takedown defense | — |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | — |