Chidi “Bang Bang”Njokuani

Chidi Njokuani is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC welterweight division. As of October 2, 2026, the UFC lists him as active and records his most recent appearance as a unanimous-decision victory over Joel Álvarez at UFC 330 on August 15, 2026. He trains at One Kick’s Gym and Njokuani Muay Thai.

Njokuani began his professional MMA career in 2007 and made his UFC debut on February 5, 2022, stopping Marc-André Barriault in the opening round. He later moved from middleweight back to welterweight, a change UFC coverage described as an important reset in his career. His background includes extensive Muay Thai training and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, and the UFC profile identifies his preferred striking technique as the head kick.

The UFC lists Njokuani at 6 feet 3 inches with an 80-inch reach. His career has included a Tachi Palace middleweight championship, and his style is built around long-range striking, kicking and experience developed across a lengthy professional career. The available official sources do not establish a verified birth date, so none is included here.