Chidi Njokuani's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 22, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Chidi Njokuani.

Chidi Njokuani is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Middleweight division. With a professional career dating back to 2007, he has fought in various organizations, including Bellator MMA, RFA, Tachi Palace Fights, and Legacy FC. Njokuani also has a background as a Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

July 30, 2011: Defeated Edwin Aguilar

On July 30, 2011, Chidi Njokuani rebounded from a previous loss with a UD win over Edwin Aguilar under Oriental kickboxing rules at Kickboxing Empire I in Las Vegas, Nevada.

November 19, 2011: Defeated Ken Tran

On November 19, 2011, Chidi Njokuani defeated Ken Tran with a second-round knockout at Lion Fight: Battle in the Desert 4 in Las Vegas.

November 20, 2015: Bellator Debut Against Ricky Rainey

On November 20, 2015, Chidi Njokuani made his Bellator MMA debut against Ricky Rainey at Bellator 146, winning by unanimous decision.

June 17, 2016: Won Against Thiago Jambo

On June 17, 2016, Chidi Njokuani won against Thiago Jambo at Bellator 156 via knockout due to a combination of body kick and punches.

December 3, 2016: Knockout Victory Over Andre Fialho

On December 3, 2016, Chidi Njokuani defeated undefeated prospect André Fialho at Bellator 167 via knockout just 21 seconds into the first round.

January 27, 2017: Won Against Melvin Guillard

On January 27, 2017, Chidi Njokuani won against Melvin Guillard in the main event at Bellator 171 by unanimous decision.

December 1, 2017: Won Against Hisaki Kato

On December 1, 2017, Chidi Njokuani moved up to Middleweight and faced Hisaki Kato at Bellator 189, winning by unanimous decision.

September 11, 2020: Won Against Cristhian Torres in LFA Debut

On September 11, 2020, Chidi Njokuani made his Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) debut against Cristhian Torres at LFA 91, winning by second-round technical knockout.

September 7, 2021: Secured UFC Contract

On September 7, 2021, Chidi Njokuani faced Mario Sousa on Dana White's Contender Series 38 and won the bout in the third round via ground and pound elbows, securing a UFC contract.

February 5, 2022: UFC Debut Victory and Performance of the Night

On February 5, 2022, Chidi Njokuani made his UFC debut against Marc-André Barriault at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland and won via knockout in round one, earning the Performance of the Night award.

May 21, 2022: Consecutive Performance of the Night Award

On May 21, 2022, Chidi Njokuani faced Duško Todorović at UFC Fight Night 206 and won via knockout due to an elbow at the end of the first round, earning him a second consecutive Performance of the Night award.

September 17, 2022: Fight of the Night Award

On September 17, 2022, Chidi Njokuani faced Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Fight Night 210 and lost the fight via technical knockout in round two, though he earned the Fight of the Night award.

March 30, 2024: Won Against Rhys McKee

On March 30, 2024, Chidi Njokuani faced Rhys McKee at UFC on ESPN 54 and won the fight via split decision.

October 12, 2024: Victory Against Jared Gooden

On October 12, 2024, Chidi Njokuani faced Jared Gooden at UFC Fight Night 244. Gooden missed weight, was fined, and Njokuani won the fight by unanimous decision.

March 15, 2025: Victory Against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

On March 15, 2025, Chidi Njokuani faced Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos at UFC Fight Night 254. Njokuani missed weight, was fined, and won the fight by technical knockout.