Chidi Njokuani has an arduous task to prevent going on a three-fight skid just over one year into his UFC career. The Nigerian-American clashes with former Light heavyweight fighter Michal Oleksiejczuk in the preliminary card of UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie. Polish fighter Michal Oleksiejczuk has found some rhythm since dropping to Middleweight and is the slight favorite in this fight. UFC Singapore is held this weekend at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang, Singapore.
MMA: UFC Middleweight
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang
Where to watch: ESPN+
Date: 26.08.2023. 03.30
Chidi Njokuani
Njokuani secured swift first-round victories over Marc-Andre Barriault and Dusko Todorovic at the outset of his UFC career last year. However, he faced setbacks in subsequent fights, experiencing consecutive losses against Gregory Rodrigues and Albert Duraev. “Chidi Bang Bang” fought three times last year, winning bonus awards in all fights. His bout against Michal Oleksiejczuk will be his second of the year, fitting into his active fighter narrative. Following a contract-winning performance at DWCS 2021, Chidi Njokuani started his UFC career with a bang. Currently 2-2 in the promotion, the 34-year-old has been competing since 2007 and is a veteran of Bellator MMA, RFA, Tachi Palace Fights, and Legacy FC. Chidi is also a former Muay Thai boxer and Kickboxxer.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 34
- Height: 6’ 3”
- Reach: 80”
- Record: 22-9-1 (no contest)
Michal Oleksiejczuk
Following a 12-2 record in his native Poland, Michal Oleksiejczuk made his UFC debut in 2017. A No contest in his first match was followed by a record of 6-4 in the division. After a unanimous decision loss to Dustin Jacoby in March 2022, Oleksiejczuk dropped down to Middleweight from Light heavyweight and notched two consecutive wins. A reversal against Caio Borralho last April was the only blemish at 185 - pounds so far for the Pole. The 28-year-old has thirteen knockouts from eighteen wins.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 28
- Height: 6’ 0”
- Reach: 74”
- Record: 18-6-1 (no contest)
Betting Odds
The odds are almost evenly spread, but Michal Oleksiejczuk is the bookies’ favorite. On Betway, the Pole is priced at 1.80 to win, with Chidi Njokuani available at 1.83. Bet9ja prices Over 1.5 at 2.03 odds, with the Under going for 1.74. Michal Oleksiejczuk to win by knockout is 2.75 odds on 1XBET. For Chidi Njokuani to win by knockout, the price is 3 odds on 1XBET.
