UFC 330 : MAKHACHEV VS MACHADO GARRY

Geoff Neal vs Chidi Njokuani

Event UFC 330 : MAKHACHEV VS MACHADO GARRY
Date Aug 15, 2026
Division Welterweight
Status Scheduled
Venue Xfinity Mobile Arena
Broadcast PARAMOUNT+
Combat Edge Model Elo alone: 49% / 51%
Geoff Neal 46% 54% Chidi Njokuani

Win probability from the Combat Edge prediction model (v0.5-2026-07-01), computed before the fight from Elo, records, and matchup data. Analytics, not betting advice.

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Start time & how to watch

Main card starts Saturday, August 15, 2026 — watch on PARAMOUNT+.

US East (ET)
Sat 6:00 PM
US West (PT)
Sat 3:00 PM
United Kingdom
Sat 11:00 PM
Central Europe
Sun 12:00 AM
Australia (Sydney)
Sun 8:00 AM

Geoff Neal vs Chidi Njokuani is a scheduled Welterweight fight on UFC 330 : MAKHACHEV VS MACHADO GARRY. Geoff Neal enters with a 16-8-0 record and Chidi Njokuani enters with a 25-12-0 record. Combat Edge tracks the matchup preview, UFC stats, Elo edge, shared opponents, event date, venue, and full fight card.

Geoff Neal vs Chidi Njokuani quick answers

When is Geoff Neal vs Chidi Njokuani?

Geoff Neal vs Chidi Njokuani is listed for UFC 330 : MAKHACHEV VS MACHADO GARRY on Aug 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST.

What event is Geoff Neal vs Chidi Njokuani on?

Geoff Neal vs Chidi Njokuani is listed on UFC 330 : MAKHACHEV VS MACHADO GARRY.

What are the records for Geoff Neal vs Chidi Njokuani?

Geoff Neal enters with a 16-8-0 record and Chidi Njokuani enters with a 25-12-0 record.

What division is Geoff Neal vs Chidi Njokuani?

Geoff Neal vs Chidi Njokuani is listed as a Welterweight fight.

Geoff Neal Handz of Steel | 16-8-0 Geoff Neal vs Chidi Njokuani Chidi Njokuani Chidi Bang Bang | 25-12-0
usGeoff Neal Handz of Steel 16-8-0 Geoff Neal
Elo1692Good
3Y trend1723 → 1692
2023-03-04: 17232024-02-18: 17122024-10-26: 17332025-08-16: 17132026-02-21: 1692
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Fight Overview

Round3
Time5:00
16-8-0 Record 25-12-0
35 Age 37
5'11" Height 6'3"
75" Reach 80"
170 lbs Weight 170 lbs
Welterweight Weight Class Welterweight
usChidi Njokuani Chidi Bang Bang 25-12-0 us Chidi Njokuani
Elo1697Good
3Y trend1702 → 1697
2023-03-25: 17022023-08-26: 16872024-03-31: 16962024-10-12: 17072025-03-15: 17222025-07-12: 17092026-02-21: 1697
Combat Edge Intelligence

Fight Intelligence

Chidi Njokuani owns a 5-point Elo edge (good). Neither side shows more surface-level statistical edges across the tracked UFC categories. There are no clean shared-opponent matches in tracked pro MMA history.

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Recent form

Geoff Neal L L W L L · -47 Elo last 5
L L W L L
Chidi Njokuani L L W W W · +9 Elo last 5
L L W W W

Elo edge

Geoff Neal 1692 -21 last move
Chidi Njokuani 1697 -12 last move

Stat advantages

Geoff Neal vs Chidi Njokuani
Takedown average
0.54 vs 0
Sig. strikes absorbed per min
5.50 vs 3.32
Sig. strike accuracy
51% vs 62%
Takedown defense
88% vs 76%

Finishing profile

Geoff Neal KO/TKO leads 63% of wins
Chidi Njokuani KO/TKO leads 60% of wins

Common opponents

No clean shared-opponent match found in tracked pro MMA history.

Tale of the tape
Geoff Neal Chidi Njokuani
5.02 Sig. strikes landed per min 5.16
Division Average : 4.46
51 Sig. strike accuracy 62
Division Average : 48
5.50 Sig. strikes absorbed per min 3.32
Division Average : 4.20
57 Sig. strike defense 58
Division Average : 54
0.54 Takedown average 0
Division Average : 1.66
0 Takedown accuracy 0
Division Average : 36
88 Takedown defense 76
Division Average : 64
0.11 Submission average 0.14
Division Average : 0.48
10 Wins by knockout 15
2 Wins by submission 1
4 Wins by decision 9
3 Losses by knockout 5
2 Losses by submission 4
3 Losses by decision 3
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