Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez
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Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez: Matchup Breakdown
Chidi Njokuani is 6-5 in the Welterweight division with a 54.5% win rate. Joel Alvarez is 8-4 at Lightweight, winning 66.7% of the time. Both are listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Chidi Njokuani leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry on Aug 15, 2026, won by Chidi Njokuani by U-DEC in round 3.
Joel Alvarez holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,025 to 899. Career peaks are 1,054 for Chidi Njokuani and 1,155 for Joel Alvarez. Chidi Njokuani has 3 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 6 victories, a 50.0% finish rate. Joel Alvarez has 4 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins, finishing 87.5% of the time.
Chidi Njokuani stands 6' 3" with a reach of 80" and fights orthodox. Joel Alvarez is 6' 3" with a reach of 77", orthodox. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Chidi Njokuani. Chidi Njokuani is 37, Joel Alvarez is 33.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Chidi Njokuani has landed 633 significant strikes at 61.7% accuracy with 0 takedowns and 13:20 of control time. Joel Alvarez has landed 458 at 52.8% with 1 takedown and 9:36 of control.
They have no opponents in common.
Have Chidi Njokuani and Joel Alvarez fought before?
Yes. Chidi Njokuani and Joel Alvarez have fought once in the UFC. Chidi Njokuani won by unanimous decision at UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry on August 15, 2026.
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Who has more UFC wins, Chidi Njokuani or Joel Alvarez?
Joel Alvarez has more UFC wins: 8 to 6. Chidi Njokuani's UFC record is 6-5; Joel Alvarez's is 8-4.
KO/TKO wins: Chidi Njokuani 3, Joel Alvarez 4. Submission wins: Chidi Njokuani 0, Joel Alvarez 3.
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Who is taller, Chidi Njokuani or Joel Alvarez?
Chidi Njokuani and Joel Alvarez are the same height: 6'3". Chidi Njokuani has the longer reach: 80 inches to 77.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.