Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal

Chidi Njokuani

Pro 26-12-0 (1 NC)  |  UFC 6-5-0
VS

Carlos Leal

Pro 23-7-0  |  UFC 2-2-0
Age
37|32
Height
6'3"|5'11"
Reach
80"|74"
Stance
Orthodox|Orthodox

Career Statistics

Statistic Chidi Njokuani Carlos Leal Edge
Striking
Sig. Strike Accuracy61.7%47.0%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min6.48.8
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min4.17.8
Strike Differential2.3/min1.0/min
Grappling
Takedown Accuracy0.0%11.1%
Takedown Defense75.0%90.9%
Takedowns Landed/15min0.00.4
Submission Attempts/15min0.20.0
Control Time/15min2:001:06
Finishing Ability
KO/TKO % of Wins50.0%50.0%
Submission % of Wins0.0%0.0%
Decision % of Wins50.0%50.0%
Avg Fight Time9:018:44
Secondary Stats
Knockdowns/15min0.50.0
Reversals/15min0.00.0
Edges324 even

Fight Dynamics

Career Striking Volume
Chidi Njokuani   Carlos Leal   League median
StatisticChidi NjokuaniCarlos LealEdge
Fight Shape
Fight Completion Rate60.2%58.3%
Avg Fight Time9:018:44
% Fights Inside the Distance54.5%50.0%
Strength of UFC Schedule
Opponent UFC Win % (all)59.5%65.2%
Opponent UFC Record (all)50-34 (59.5%)30-16 (65.2%)
Opponent Record (among wins)25-19 (56.8%)18-12 (60.0%)
Positional Profile
% Time at Distance (approx.)62.7%82.1%
% Time in Control13.4%7.4%
% Time Controlled23.9%10.5%
Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time36.0%41.5%
Distance Striking
Distance Sig. Landed / Min7.309.23
Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min5.118.33
Distance Striking Differential / Min+2.19+0.91
Distance Strike Accuracy57.3%44.1%
Distance Strike Defense60.3%50.2%
Power & Pressure
KDs per 100 Power Strikes0.680.00
Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed0.350.46
TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min0.561.57
TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min3.223.83
Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace)1.36
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Last 5 Fights (Averages)

Statistic Chidi Njokuani Carlos Leal Edge
Sig. Strike Accuracy63.5%47.0%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min8.18.8
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min4.37.8
Takedown Accuracy0.0%11.1%
Takedown Defense78.9%90.9%
Control Time/Fight1:560:39
Edges213 even

Last 3 Fights

Chidi Njokuani

WIN
vs. Joel Alvarez
UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry • Aug 2026Welterweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Chidi Njokuani155/22968%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:12
Joel Alvarez74/16445%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:26
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Carlos Leal
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Chidi Njokuani120/20559%TD 0/2Ctrl 0:06
Carlos Leal115/27642%TD 0/5Ctrl 2:20
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Jake Matthews
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira • Jul 2025Welterweight
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) • Rd 1, 1:09
Chidi Njokuani5/1050%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Jake Matthews3/743%TD 1/1Ctrl 0:29
▼ Rounds

Carlos Leal

WIN
vs. Chidi Njokuani
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Carlos Leal115/27642%TD 0/5Ctrl 2:20
Chidi Njokuani120/20559%TD 0/2Ctrl 0:06
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Muslim Salikhov
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 1, 0:42
Carlos Leal5/956%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Muslim Salikhov3/933%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00KD 1
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Alex Morono
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev • Mar 2025Welterweight
KO/TKO (Punches) • Rd 1, 4:16
Carlos Leal79/12066%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:03
Alex Morono40/9542%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:20
▼ Rounds

Common Opponents

No Common Opponents

Analysis Summary

Striking Volume: Carlos Leal is the busier striker, landing 8.8 significant strikes per minute vs 6.4. Their opponent absorbs 4.1 strikes per minute on average — Carlos Leal's output should find a target.

Striking Accuracy: Chidi Njokuani connects on 61.7% of significant strikes compared to 47.0%. The 15pp accuracy gap compounds over the rounds.

Finish Threat: Chidi Njokuani finishes 50% of wins (50% KO/TKO, 0% sub). Carlos Leal finishes 50% of wins (50% KO/TKO, 0% sub).

Last updated: 2026-08-17 | Data source: UFCStats.com