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Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez

Chidi Njokuani

Pro 25-12-0 (1 NC)  |  UFC 5-5-0
Welterweight
VS

Joel Alvarez

Pro 23-4-0  |  UFC 8-3-0
Age
37|33
Height
6'3"|6'3"
Reach
80"|77"
Stance
Orthodox|Orthodox

Career Statistics

Statistic Chidi Njokuani Joel Alvarez Edge
Striking
Sig. Strike Accuracy60.0%54.5%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min5.74.5
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min3.93.0
Strike Differential1.8/min1.5/min
Grappling
Takedown Accuracy0.0%33.3%
Takedown Defense75.0%46.4%
Takedowns Landed/15min0.00.2
Submission Attempts/15min0.21.1
Control Time/15min2:201:37
Finishing Ability
KO/TKO % of Wins60.0%50.0%
Submission % of Wins0.0%37.5%
Decision % of Wins40.0%12.5%
Avg Fight Time8:257:42
Secondary Stats
Knockdowns/15min0.50.2
Reversals/15min0.00.2
Edges234 even

Fight Dynamics

Career Striking Volume
Chidi Njokuani   Joel Alvarez   League median
StatisticChidi NjokuaniJoel AlvarezEdge
Fight Shape
Fight Completion Rate56.2%51.4%
Avg Fight Time8:257:42
% Fights Inside the Distance60.0%81.8%
Strength of UFC Schedule
Opponent UFC Win % (all)57.5%65.0%
Opponent UFC Record (all)42-31 (57.5%)52-28 (65.0%)
Opponent Record (among wins)17-16 (51.5%)46-27 (63.0%)
Positional Profile
% Time at Distance (approx.)56.8%64.3%
% Time in Control15.6%10.8%
% Time Controlled27.7%24.9%
Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time36.0%30.3%
Distance Striking
Distance Sig. Landed / Min6.385.25
Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min5.143.91
Distance Striking Differential / Min+1.23+1.34
Distance Strike Accuracy53.5%49.6%
Distance Strike Defense61.6%57.1%
Power & Pressure
KDs per 100 Power Strikes0.900.35
Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed0.430.00
TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min0.630.28
TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min4.182.57
Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace)1.260.86
UFC fights only. Metrics with insufficient data show "—" and award no edge. Methodology →

Last 5 Fights (Averages)

Statistic Chidi Njokuani Joel Alvarez Edge
Sig. Strike Accuracy62.0%62.0%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min6.45.4
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min3.52.5
Takedown Accuracy0.0%33.3%
Takedown Defense84.6%59.1%
Control Time/Fight2:051:46
Edges222 even

Last 3 Fights

Chidi Njokuani

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
WIN
vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
KO/TKO (Knee) • Rd 2, 2:19
Chidi Njokuani46/8753%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:10KD 1
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos17/4935%TD 1/5Ctrl 1:14
▼ Rounds

Joel Alvarez

LOSS
vs. Yaroslav Amosov
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland • May 2026Welterweight
Submission (Arm Triangle) • Rd 2, 1:13
Joel Alvarez8/2236%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Yaroslav Amosov16/2857%TD 6/11Ctrl 3:52
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Vicente Luque
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot • Oct 2025Welterweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Joel Alvarez89/14860%TD 1/1Ctrl 6:30
Vicente Luque30/9930%TD 0/2Ctrl 0:00
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Drakkar Klose
KO/TKO (Knee) • Rd 1, 2:48
Joel Alvarez20/2483%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:04
Drakkar Klose7/1354%TD 1/1Ctrl 1:08
▼ Rounds

Common Opponents

No Common Opponents

Analysis Summary

Striking Volume: Chidi Njokuani is the busier striker, landing 5.7 significant strikes per minute vs 4.5. Their opponent absorbs 3.0 strikes per minute on average — Chidi Njokuani's output should find a target.

Finish Threat: Chidi Njokuani finishes 60% of wins (60% KO/TKO, 0% sub). Joel Alvarez finishes 88% of wins (50% KO/TKO, 38% sub).

Report generated: 2026-08-06 08:00:32 | Data source: UFCStats.com