UFC 330: Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez Preview & Prediction
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After originally slated to meet Geoff Neal before his withdrawal, Chidi Njokuani now takes on Joel Alvarez who has had two weeks notice for this bout
Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez facts
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Where is UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry? Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, USA
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UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry main card
Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry (Welterweight)
Mackenzie Dern vs Gillian Robertson (Women's Strawweight)
Charles Johnson vs Eduardo Henrique (Flyweight)
Mansur Abdul-Malik vs Dustin Stoltzfus (Middleweight)
Edson Barboza vs Esteban Ribovics (Lightweight)
UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry prelims
Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez (Welterweight)
Jalin Turner vs Kaue Fernandes (Lightweight)
Donte Johnson vs Eric McConico (Middleweight)
Vicente Luque vs Tresean Gore (Welterweight)
Rafael Tobias vs Lucas Fernando (Light Heavyweight)
Neil Magny vs Ramiz Brahimaj (Welterweight)
Jeremiah Wells vs Myktybek Orolbai (Welterweight)
Chidi Njokuani: Bang Bang aiming to bounce back after successive losses
Chidi Njokuani (25-12 with one no contest) had some troubles on the scales on Friday but he eventually made weight and can now focus on the tough test ahead. After originally being booked to fight Geoff Neal, he was given a new opponent just two weeks ago so it has not been the easiest of fights to prepare for Bang Bang. After successive losses against Carlos Leal Miranda in February and Jake Matthews last July, Njokuani desperately needs to get back on the winning trail here.
Joel Alvarez: Quick turnaround for Spaniard after rare loss
Joel Alvarez (23-4) is coming off just the fourth loss of his 27-fight professional MMA career on Saturday night as he aims to bounce back from a submission loss to Yaroslav Amosov in May. He returns just over three months later with just two weeks' notice and he will be desperate to get back in the win column.
Chidi Njokuani vs Joel Alvarez prediction
When a fighter steps up on short notice, they usually come in as underdog but Joel Alvarez is the firm favourite heading into this UFC 330 bout with Chidi Njokuani.
Alvarez has impressed in the UFC and prior to that loss, he had won eight of his last nine with his only defeat coming at the hands of Arman Tsarukyan.
Njokuani is as game as they come but there are signs that the 37-year-old veteran is on the decline at the highest level.
Alvarez still has plenty left in the tank and that will make the difference here. Expect Alvarez to get the W and likely submission.
Prediction: Joel Alvarez to win by submission
