Chidi Njokuani, born on December 31, 1988, in Dallas, Texas, is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Standing 6 feet 3 inches tall with a reach of 80 inches, he fights out of Las Vegas, Nevada, and trains under the guidance of Saekson Janjira at Janjira Muay Thai.
Early Life and Career: Chidi was introduced to Muay Thai by his older brother, Anthony, at the age of 10 and began competing at 11. He later transitioned to mixed martial arts at 18.
Throughout his career, he has competed in various promotions, including Bellator MMA, RFA, Tachi Palace Fights, and Legacy FC.
UFC Career: Njokuani joined the UFC in 2021, debuting against Marc-André Barriault at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland. He secured a first-round knockout, earning a Performance of the Night bonus. He continued his success with a knockout victory over Duško Todorović at UFC Fight Night 206, again receiving a Performance of the Night award.
However, he faced challenges with losses to Gregory Rodrigues, Albert Duraev, and Michał Oleksiejczuk. He rebounded with wins against Rhys McKee and Jared Gooden, both by decision. In his most recent bout on March 15, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 254, Njokuani defeated Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos via technical knockout in the second round.
For a highlight of his recent victory, you can watch the following video: