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Chidi Njokuani
The Nigerian-American Muay Thai striker who carried his family’s fighting tradition into the UFC.
- 25-12MMA
- TPFWelterweight champion
- 2UFC bonuses
- 2007Turned pro
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A Nigerian family in Texas
Chidi Njokuani was born in Dallas on 31 December 1988 to Nigerian parents. His first name is Igbo and means “God exists”. His older brother Anthony, born in Enugu, introduced him to Muay Thai when Chidi was ten.
From Muay Thai to the cage
Chidi had around 15 amateur Muay Thai fights before turning professional in 2007. His long, sharp striking carried him through Bellator MMA, RFA, Legacy FC and Tachi Palace Fights, where he won the welterweight championship.
UFC
In the UFC he has earned two Performance of the Night bonuses, against Marc-André Barriault and Duško Todorović, and a Fight of the Night award against Gregory Rodrigues. He was named a 2022 Third Team MMA All-Star. His professional MMA record stands at 25 wins and 12 losses, with one no contest.
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Quick answers
Chidi Njokuani: quick answers
Is Chidi Njokuani Nigerian?
Chidi Njokuani was born in Dallas, Texas, on 31 December 1988 to Nigerian parents. His first name is Igbo for “God exists”.
Who is Chidi Njokuani’s brother?
Anthony Njokuani, a Nigerian-born kickboxer and former WEC and UFC fighter, born in Enugu in 1980.
What is Chidi Njokuani’s record?
25 wins, 12 losses and one no contest in MMA, with two UFC Performance of the Night bonuses.