Marc-Andre Barriault vs Chidi Njokuani UFC fight info, date and time
Middleweights Marc-Andre Barriault and Chidi Njokuani face off at UFC Vegas 47: Hermansson vs Strickland.
Barriault has won his last two fights after his TKO victory over Oskar Piechota was overturned to a No Contest due to a doping violation. Prior to this, Barriault lost his first three fights in the UFC.
Kickboxer and Bellator-veteran Chidi Njokuani earned his UFC spot with a third-round knockout on Dana White’s Contender Series. This will be his UFC debut.
Marc-Andre Barriault vs Chidi Njokuani betting odds
Marc-Andre Barriault opened as a -155 betting favorite. Placing a bet on Barriault means you would need to bet $155 in order to win $100.
Chidi Njokuani is a +140 underdog. If you bet $100 on Njokuani then you would win $140.
Fight information
This fight between Marc-Andre Barriault and Chidi Njokuani was announced on Dana White’s Contender Series on September 28th, 2021.
Marc-Andre Barriault
Marc-Andre Barriault earned a unanimous decision victory over Dalcha Lungiambula at UFC on ESPN+ 49. All major media outlet picks had Barriault winning the fight.
Nasty uppercuts from the clinch for Barriault! #UFCOttawa pic.twitter.com/qAVQ0iuhDA
— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2019
With two straight wins, and a third win overturned to a No Contest, Barriault has turned his UFC career around after losing three on the trot.
Chidi Njokuani
Chidi Njokuani dominated his opponent on Dana White’s Contender Series, earning himself a contract. He won the fight in Round 3 via nasty ground-and-pound elbows.
THEM ELBOWS 😤@ChidiBangNjoku ends it in RD 3! #DWCS pic.twitter.com/9kQSxwNHxp
— UFC (@ufc) September 8, 2021
Njokuani previously fought in Bellator where he racked up a record of 5-3. He began his professional MMA career back in 2007.
How they match up
Chidi Njokuani will have a significant 7-inch reach advantage over Barriault. Njokuani is 6”3 and has a reach of 80”, while Barriault stands 6”1 tall with a 73” reach.
Barriault lands and absorbs a significant amount of strikes each fight, landing 5.80 per minute and absorbing 4.94.
Both fighters have a similar finish rate. Njokuani has a finish rate of 65% compared to Barriault’s 70%.
Reasons to watch
Marc-Andre Barriault is a punishing fighter usually involved in bruising wars. His well-rounded game means he can take the fight anywhere.
Njokuani’s kickboxing background makes him dangerous on the feet. As his Contender Series debut showed, he has serious power and can put anyone away.
The stakes
After a disappointing start to his UFC career with three-straight losses, Marc-Andre Barriault will now be looking to make it three wins in a row.
This will be Njokuani’s UFC debut after his impressive Contender Series showing. At 33-years-old, the experienced fighter may just be hitting his prime.
Marc-Andre Barriault vs Chidi Njokuani predictions
The oddsmakers’ predictions have Marc-Andre Barriault as the slight favorite with odds of -155.
UFC veteran James Krause predicts an excellent fight and picks Njokuani for the win:
“That dude is a monster. Monster striker and he’s improved in his grappling and cardio. I think he’s going to show out.”
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Marc-Andre Barriault vs Chidi Njokuani is set to go down at UFC Vegas 47: Hermansson vs. Strickland at 10:30pm EST on Saturday 5th February 2022 in a 185lbs matchup.
Marc-Andre Barriault vs Chidi Njokuani betting odds
Marc-Andre Barriault opened as a -155 betting favorite. Placing a bet on Barriault means you would need to bet $155 in order to win $100.
Chidi Njokuani is a +140 underdog. If you bet $100 on Njokuani then you would win $140.
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Marc-Andre Barriault vs Chidi Njokuani tale of the tape
- 2 year age gap: Barriault is the younger fighter at 31 years old.
- Njokuani has a massive 7 inch reach advantage.
- Significant experience difference: Njokuani has 10 more professional MMA fights than Barriault.
| Marc-Andre Barriault | vs | Chidi Njokuani |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Age | 33 |
| 18 | Fights | 28 |
| 13 | Wins | 20 |
| 4 | Losses | 7 |
| 9 | KO’s | 12 |
| 0 | Subs | 1 |
| 6′ 1 | Height (in) | 6′ 3 |
| 73 | Reach (in) | 80 |
Chidi “Chidi Bang Bang” Njokuani fighter profile and recent form
Chidi Njokuani is a 33 year old male fighter from United States with 20 pro wins and 7 losses. See Chidi Njokuani’s full MMA record.
Chidi Njokuani has a 65% finish rate, including 12 by knockout, 1 by submission, 7 by decision.
Chidi Njokuani is currently riding a 2 fight win streak.
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win |
19-7-0 | Mário Sousa |
KO/TKO
R3 1:35
|
Contender Series 2021 | 2021-09-07 | Middleweight | DWCS |
|
Win |
18-7-0 | Cristhian Torres |
KO/TKO
R2 4:10
|
LFA 91 | 2020-09-11 | Middleweight | LFA |
|
Loss |
18-6-0 | Rafael Carvalho |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Bellator 224 | 2019-07-12 | Middleweight | BFC |
|
Loss |
18-5-0 | John Salter |
SUB
R1 4:32
|
Bellator 210 | 2018-11-30 | Middleweight | BFC |
|
Win |
17-5-0 | Hisaki Kato |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Bellator 189 | 2017-12-01 | Middleweight | BFC |
Marc-André “Powerbar” Barriault fighter profile and recent form
Marc-André Barriault is a 31 year old male fighter from Canada with 13 pro wins and 4 losses. See Marc-André Barriault’s full MMA record.
Marc-André Barriault has a 70% finish rate, including 9 by knockout, 4 by decision.
Marc-André Barriault is currently riding a 2 fight win streak.
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win |
12-4-0 | Dalcha Lungiambula |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-09-04 | Middleweight | UFC |
|
Win |
11-4-0 | Abu Azaitar |
KO/TKO
R3 4:56
|
UFC 260 | 2021-03-27 | Middleweight | UFC |
|
No Contest |
11-4-0 | Oskar Piechota |
KO/TKO
R2 4:50
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-06-20 | Middleweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
11-3-0 | Jun Yong Park |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 23 | 2019-12-21 | Middleweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
11-2-0 | Krzysztof Jotko |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 240 | 2019-07-27 | Middleweight | UFC |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Marc-Andre Barriault vs Chidi Njokuani is set to go down at UFC Vegas 47 – Hermansson vs. Strickland. The fight is expected to start at around 10:30pm EST on Saturday 5th February 2022.
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