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Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez

Result, odds and stats · Welterweight · 3 rounds · Prelims

Sat, Aug 15, 2026Odds at the close
Chidi Njokuani def. Joel Alvarez · decision, 3 rounds
Red corner · Underdog
Chidi
Njokuani
Welterweight
Record
25-12
UFC
5-5
Age
37
Height
6'3"
Reach
80"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
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Closing lineno-vig, 7 US books
26%74%
Cage Oracle modelstats only, never sees odds
19%81%
The model was 7 points higher on Joel Alvarez than the market.
Opened +245 / −300, closed +275 / −345. The line moved toward Joel Alvarez since it opened.
Blue corner · Favourite
Joel
Alvarez
Lightweight
Record
23-4
UFC
8-3
Age
33
Height
6'3"
Reach
77"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record →

Fight stats

Chidi NjokuaniJoel Alvarez
Significant strikes155 of 22974 of 164
Knockdowns00
Takedowns0 of 10 of 0
Control time0:120:26
Submission attempts00

How they fight

Significant strikes landed per round, averaged over each fighter's UFC career before this fight. Rounds a fight ended in are left out, so early finishes don't pull the averages down.

26
18
Round 1
26
30
Round 2
■ Chidi Njokuani ■ Joel Alvarez

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Questions and answers

Who won Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez?

Chidi Njokuani beat Joel Alvarez by decision, 3 rounds on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Was Chidi Njokuani the favourite?

The underdog won. The closing line gave Chidi Njokuani a 26% chance, about 1 in 4.

What were Chidi Njokuani and Joel Alvarez's records going into the fight?

Chidi Njokuani is 25-12 (5-5 in the UFC). Joel Alvarez is 23-4 (8-3 in the UFC).