Chidi Njokuani vs. Joel Álvarez: UFC 330, Aug 15, 2026

UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry · Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Chidi Njokuani5-5-0

SatAug 15Decision · R3Welterweight

Joel Álvarez8-3-0

39.2% (Elo 1502)

(Elo 1578) 60.8%

Result

Chidi Njokuani wins by Decision (unanimous)

round 3, 5:00

Pre-fight Elo gave Joel Álvarez 60.8%: missed

Elo prediction

Elo: Chidi Njokuani 1502, Joel Álvarez 1578: a 76-point gap.
Form: Chidi Njokuani won 3 of the last 5, Joel Álvarez won 4 of 5. Form favours Joel Álvarez.
Verdict: Joel Álvarez slightly favoured · Joel Álvarez 60.8% by Elo.

Chidi Njokuani39.2%ELO60.8%Joel Álvarez

1502 · Pre-fight Elo · 1578

Common opponents

The two fighters have no common UFC opponents.

Recent form

Chidi Njokuani · won 3 of last 5Joel Álvarez · won 4 of last 5

Elo after each UFC fight, first to latest. Hollow dots are losses.

Chidi Njokuani

Loss
Carlos LealDecision (unanimous) · R3 5:00
Feb 21, 2026
Loss
Jake MatthewsSubmission (rear-naked choke) · R1 1:09
Jul 12, 2025
Win
Elizeu Zaleski dos SantosKO/TKO (knee and elbows) · R2 2:19
Mar 15, 2025
Win
Jared GoodenDecision (unanimous) · R3 5:00
Oct 12, 2024
Win
Rhys McKeeDecision (split) · R3 5:00
Mar 30, 2024

Joel Álvarez

Loss
Yaroslav AmosovSubmission (arm-triangle choke) · R2 1:13
May 9, 2026
Win
Vicente LuqueDecision (unanimous) · R3 5:00
Oct 11, 2025
Win
Drakkar KloseKO/TKO (flying knee and punches) · R1 2:48
Dec 14, 2024
Win
Elves BrenerKO/TKO (knees and punches) · R3 3:36
Aug 3, 2024
Win
Marc DiakieseSubmission (brabo choke) · R2 4:26
Jul 22, 2023

Tale of the tape

37Age33

190.5 cmHeight190.5 cm

203.2 cmReach195.6 cm

OrthodoxStanceOrthodox

5-5-0UFC record8-3-0

1532Peak Elo1598

Records and Elo count UFC fights only.

Where to watch

Main card: Paramount+

Prelims: Paramount+

Early prelims: Paramount+

Per Wikipedia. eloline lists official broadcasters only.

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FAQ

When and where is UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry?

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S..

How many rounds is this fight?

Standard UFC fights are three rounds of five minutes.

How does eloline's Elo work?

Every fighter starts at 1500. Wins add points, losses take them away, and beating a stronger opponent adds more. The win probability comes from the pre-fight Elo gap. Only UFC fights are counted for now.

Source: Wikipedia: UFC 330 (CC BY-SA 4.0). Records and Elo count UFC fights only.