Result
Chidi NjokuaniDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeKeith Peterson
Details(30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
Elo swing+14Chidi Njokuani (1697 → 1710)-18Joel Alvarez (1751 → 1732)
UFC 330 : MAKHACHEV VS MACHADO GARRY
Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez
DateAug 15, 2026
DivisionWelterweight
StatusCompleted
VenueXfinity Mobile Arena
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
W
Chidi Bang Bang | 26-12-0Chidi Njokuani
L
El Fenomeno | 23-5-0Joel Alvarez
Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Keith Peterson
Details :(30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
Chidi Njokuani
Elo1710Good
3Y trend1687 → 1710
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Joel Alvarez
Elo1732Good
3Y trend1733 → 1732
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 Joel Alvarez 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 NjokuaniJoel Alvarez
Elo edge
Chidi Njokuani1710+14 last move
Joel Alvarez1732-18 last move
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Recorded fight totals
Chidi NjokuanivsJoel Alvarez
Total strikes
159vs76
Sig. strikes
155vs74
Control time
0:12vs0:26
Finishing profile
Chidi NjokuaniKO/TKO leads 58% of wins
Joel Alvarezsubmission leads 74% of wins
Common opponents
No clean shared-opponent match found in tracked pro MMA history.
Round stats
Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez is a completed Welterweight fight from UFC 330 : MAKHACHEV VS MACHADO GARRY. Chidi Njokuani defeated Joel Alvarez 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 Joel Alvarez quick answers
Who won Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez?
Chidi Njokuani won Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez on?
Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez is listed on UFC 330 : MAKHACHEV VS MACHADO GARRY.
What are the records for Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez?
Chidi Njokuani enters with a 26-12-0 record and Joel Alvarez enters with a 23-5-0 record.
What division is Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez?
Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez is listed as a Welterweight fight.
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