Chidi Njokuani vs. Joel Álvarez

WelterweightUFC 330 · Aug 15, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT

Prelims

3 rounds

Prediction & odds

Result

Chidi Njokuani

def. Joel Álvarez by Decision (Unanimous), round 3, 5:00.

PrelimsWelterweight · 3 RDsUFC 330 →
ChidiNjokuani
US“Bang Bang”
26-12-0, 1 NC+280(25%)
Winner
23-5-0-350(75%)
ES“El Fenomeno”
JoelÁlvarez
ChidiNjokuani
US“Bang Bang”
26-12-0, 1 NC+280(25%)
Winner
23-5-0-350(75%)
ES“El Fenomeno”
JoelÁlvarez
Tale of the Tape:
Chidi NjokuanivsJoel Álvarez
26-12-0, 1 NCRecord23-5-0
+280Odds-350
25%Win chance75%
6'3"Height6'3"
80"Reach77"
37Age33
Las Vegas, NevadaFights out ofGijón, Asturias, Spain
Fight Stats:
Chidi NjokuaniJoel Álvarez
0Knockdowns0
155 of 229 (68%)Sig. strikes74 of 164 (45%)
159 of 233Total strikes76 of 166
0 of 1 (0%)Takedowns0 of 0
0Sub attempts0
0Reversals0
0:12Control time0:26
Sig. strikes by target
51 of 100Head37 of 120
56 of 76Body19 of 25
48 of 53Leg18 of 19
Sig. strikes by position
149 of 222Distance72 of 161
6 of 7Clinch2 of 3
0 of 0Ground0 of 0

Source: UFCStats

Your Pick:

Picks are closed for this fight.

What the Odds Said:
Chidi Njokuani+280 · 25%
Joel Álvarez-350 · 75%

Joel Álvarez is the -350 favorite, about a 75% chance to win once the bookmaker's margin is removed. Chidi Njokuani is the +280 underdog (25%).

Recent Form Going In:

Chidi Njokuani

Record26-12
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada

Njokuani: 3-2 in the last 5, 1 win by finish (2-fight losing streak).

  • Lvs. Carlos Leal MirandaDecision · R3 · UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. HernandezFeb 2026
  • Lvs. Jake MatthewsSubmission · R1 · UFC Fight NightJul 2025
  • Wvs. Elizeu Zaleski dos SantosKO/TKO · R2 · UFC Fight NightMar 2025
  • Wvs. Jared GoodenDecision · R3 · UFC Fight NightOct 2024
  • Wvs. Rhys McKeeDecision · R3 · UFC Fight NightMar 2024

Joel Álvarez

Record23-5
Fighting out ofGijón, Asturias, Spain

Álvarez: 4-1 in the last 5, 3 wins by finish.

  • Lvs. Yaroslav AmosovSubmission · R2 · UFC 328: Chimaev vs. StricklandMay 2026
  • Wvs. Vicente LuqueDecision · R3 · UFC Fight NightOct 2025
  • Wvs. Drakkar KloseKO/TKO · R1 · UFC Fight NightDec 2024
  • Wvs. Elves BrenerKO/TKO · R3 · UFC Fight NightAug 2024
  • Wvs. Marc DiakieseSubmission · R2 · UFC Fight NightJul 2023
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