Result
Carlos LealDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeKerry Hatley
Details(30–27, 29–28, 29–28)
Elo swing-12Chidi Njokuani (1709 → 1697)+16Carlos Leal (1702 → 1718)
DateFeb 21, 2026
DivisionWelterweight
StatusCompleted
VenueToyota Center
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
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L
Chidi Bang Bang | 26-12-0Chidi Njokuani
W
The Lion | 23-7-0Carlos Leal
Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Kerry Hatley
Details :(30–27, 29–28, 29–28)
Chidi Njokuani
Elo1710Good
3Y trend1687 → 1710
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Carlos Leal
Elo1718Good
3Y trend1692 → 1718
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Carlos Leal won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Carlos Leal led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Chidi Njokuani and Carlos Leal across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Chidi NjokuaniCarlos Leal
Elo edge
Chidi Njokuani1710+14 last move
Carlos Leal1718+16 last move
Why they are ranked here
Chidi Njokuani#62 of 331 active Welterweight fighters · 1710 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Duško Todorović (rated 1653 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Gregory Rodrigues (rated 1678 at the time): -17.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +14 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #61 Kevin Lee, 0 ahead of #63 Ignacio Bahamondes.
Carlos Leal#56 of 331 active Welterweight fighters · 1718 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Alex Morono (rated 1714 at the time): +20.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Sadibou Sy (rated 1546 at the time): -23.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +14 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #55 Paul Hughes, 2 ahead of #57 Adam Masaev.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Chidi NjokuanivsCarlos Leal
Control time
0:06vs2:20
Sig. strikes
120vs115
Total strikes
124vs126
Finishing profile
Chidi NjokuaniKO/TKO leads 58% of wins
Carlos LealKO/TKO leads 48% of wins
Common opponents
No clean shared-opponent match found in tracked pro MMA history.
Round stats
Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal is a completed Welterweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : STRICKLAND VS HERNANDEZ. Carlos Leal defeated Chidi Njokuani by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal quick answers
Who won Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal?
Carlos Leal won Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal on?
Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : STRICKLAND VS HERNANDEZ.
What are the records for Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal?
Chidi Njokuani enters with a 26-12-0 record and Carlos Leal enters with a 23-7-0 record.
What division is Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal?
Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal is listed as a Welterweight fight.
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