Result
Chidi NjokuaniDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeMark Smith
Details(30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
Elo swing+11Chidi Njokuani (1696 → 1707)-11Jared Gooden (1670 → 1659)
DateOct 12, 2024
DivisionWelterweight
StatusCompleted
VenueUFC APEX
BroadcastESPN+
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W
Chidi Bang Bang | 26-12-0Chidi Njokuani
L
Nite Train | 23-12-0Jared Gooden
Chidi Njokuani vs Jared Gooden
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Mark Smith
Details :(30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
Chidi Njokuani
Elo1711Good
3Y trend1687 → 1711
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Jared Gooden
Elo1631Solid
3Y trend1670 → 1631
What changed?
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Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Chidi Njokuani won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Chidi Njokuani 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 Jared Gooden 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 NjokuaniJared Gooden
Elo edge
Chidi Njokuani1711+14 last move
Jared Gooden1631-12 last move
Why they are ranked here
Chidi Njokuani#61 of 356 active Welterweight fighters · 1711 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 #60 Alvi Dasuyev, 0 ahead of #62 Kevin Lee.
Jared Gooden#121 of 275 active Middleweight fighters · 1631 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Wellington Turman (rated 1634 at the time): +13.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Impa Kasanganay (rated 1636 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -35 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 2 points behind #120 Vlasto Čepo, 0 ahead of #122 Yilizhati Maimaitijiang.
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 NjokuanivsJared Gooden
Control time
9:16vs2:29
Sig. strikes
105vs20
Total strikes
162vs81
Takedowns
0vs2
Sub. attempts
0vs1
Finishing profile
Chidi NjokuaniKO/TKO leads 58% of wins
Jared GoodenKO/TKO leads 48% of wins
Common opponents
Alan JoubanChidi Njokuani: win · TKO (body kick) · May 6, 2011Jared Gooden: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Nov 21, 2020
Round stats
Chidi Njokuani vs Jared Gooden is a completed Welterweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : ROYVAL VS TAIRA. Chidi Njokuani defeated Jared Gooden 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 Jared Gooden quick answers
Who won Chidi Njokuani vs Jared Gooden?
Chidi Njokuani won Chidi Njokuani vs Jared Gooden by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Chidi Njokuani vs Jared Gooden on?
Chidi Njokuani vs Jared Gooden is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : ROYVAL VS TAIRA.
What are the records for Chidi Njokuani vs Jared Gooden?
Chidi Njokuani enters with a 26-12-0 record and Jared Gooden enters with a 23-12-0 record.
What division is Chidi Njokuani vs Jared Gooden?
Chidi Njokuani vs Jared Gooden is listed as a Welterweight fight.
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