Best fights of Chidi Njokuani
Over 19 years as a professional, Chidi Njokuani has compiled a 26-12 (16) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Chidi Njokuani KOs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
On March 15, 2025 Chidi Njokuani faced Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in a welterweight bout. Njokuani was 36 years old with a record of 24-10, and Santos was 38 with a record of 25-8-1. Njokuani was on a 2-fight winning streak and Santos was coming off a win. Njokuani stopped Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Chidi Njokuani defeats Joel Álvarez
On August 15, 2026 Chidi Njokuani faced Joel Álvarez in a welterweight bout. Njokuani was 37 years old with a record of 25-12, and Álvarez was 33 with a record of 23-4. Njokuani was on a 2-fight losing streak and Álvarez was coming off a loss. Njokuani won via unanimous decision.
3. Chidi Njokuani defeats Max Griffin
On May 7, 2015 Chidi Njokuani fought Max Griffin for the TPF welterweight title. Njokuani was 26 years old with a record of 12-4, and Griffin was 29 with a record of 10-1. Njokuani was on a 2-fight winning streak and Griffin was on a 6-fight winning streak. Njokuani won via split decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
4. Chidi Njokuani defeats Jared Gooden
On October 12, 2024 Chidi Njokuani faced Jared Gooden in a welterweight bout. Njokuani was 35 years old with a record of 23-10, and Gooden was 30 with a record of 23-9. Both Njokuani and Gooden were coming off a win. Njokuani won via unanimous decision.
5. Chidi Njokuani defeats Hisaki Kato
On December 1, 2017 Chidi Njokuani faced Hisaki Kato in a middleweight bout. Njokuani was 28 years old with a record of 17-5, and Kato was 35 with a record of 8-2. Njokuani was coming off a loss, while Kato was on a 3-fight winning streak. Njokuani won via unanimous decision.
6. Chidi Njokuani loses to Rafael Carvalho via unanimous decision
On July 12, 2019 Chidi Njokuani faced Rafael Carvalho in a middleweight bout. Njokuani was 30 years old with a record of 18-6, and Carvalho was 32 with a record of 15-3. Njokuani was coming off a loss and Carvalho was on a 2-fight losing streak. Njokuani lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Carvalho.
7. Chidi Njokuani defeats Ricky Rainey
On November 20, 2015 Chidi Njokuani faced Ricky Rainey in a welterweight bout. Njokuani was 26 years old with a record of 13-4, and Rainey was 32 with a record of 11-3. Njokuani was on a 3-fight winning streak and Rainey was on a 2-fight winning streak. Njokuani won via unanimous decision.
8. Chidi Njokuani KOs Cristhian Torres
On September 11, 2020 Chidi Njokuani faced Cristhian Torres in a middleweight bout. Njokuani was 31 years old with a record of 18-7, and Torres was 0 with a record of 0-0. Njokuani was on a 2-fight losing streak. Njokuani stopped Cristhian Torres via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Chidi Njokuani KOs Marc-André Barriault in 16 seconds
On February 5, 2022 Chidi Njokuani faced Marc-André Barriault in a middleweight bout. Njokuani was 33 years old with a record of 20-7, and Barriault was 31 with a record of 13-4. Both Njokuani and Barriault were on a 2-fight winning streak. Njokuani stopped Marc-André Barriault via KO in the 1st round.
10. Chidi Njokuani KOs LeVon Maynard
On August 16, 2013 Chidi Njokuani faced LeVon Maynard in a welterweight bout. Njokuani was 24 years old with a record of 9-4, and Maynard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Njokuani was coming off a loss. Njokuani stopped LeVon Maynard via TKO in the 1st round.