Chidi Njokuani vs. Jared Gooden – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 244: Royval vs. Taira is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Chidi “Bang Bang” Njokuani will take on Jared “NiteTrain” Gooden in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 244 card.

Njokuani brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 80″ reach. In contrast, Gooden, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 77″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 61% striking accuracy, Njokuani has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.09 per minute. On the other hand, Gooden boasts a 49% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.08 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Chidi Njokuani vs. Jared Gooden matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 35-year-old, Chidi Njokuani is coming in with a 23-10-0 (1 NC) record. Njokuani will be fighting for the first time since a win via split decision against Rhys McKee at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot in March.

Gooden, meanwhile, is coming off a submission win against Chidi Njokuani on March 30, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan and holds a 23-9-0 record.

Chidi Njokuani has a orthodox fighting stance with an 80″ reach. The 30-year-old Jared Gooden is an orthodox fighter with a 77″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Chidi Njokuani stats

→ Njokuani’s striking accuracy is 61%.
→ Njokuani lands 4.09 significant strikes per minute.
→ Njokuani’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Njokuani’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Njokuani’s takedown defense is 74%.

Njokuani comes in with 61% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.09 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Gooden fires at 49% accuracy, landing about 5.08 significant strikes per minute. Chidi Njokuani also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Gooden’s 0.67 takedowns and 65% takedown accuracy.

Jared Gooden stats

→ Gooden’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Gooden lands 5.08 significant strikes per minute.
→ Gooden’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Gooden’s takedown average is 0.67 per 15 minutes.
→ Gooden’s takedown defense is 65%.

Jared spent, on average, 11:13 minutes in the Octagon, and Chidi has an average fight time of 9:03 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Chidi or Jared? Sound off in the comments.

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