Kennedy Nzechukwu

KENNEDY NZECHUKWU

"African Savage"

8-7-153.3% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Organization

UFC
NGA

Nationality

Nigerian

Birth

13/06/1992 (34)

Birthplace

Imo

Nigeria

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Height

196 cm (6'5")

Biography

Kennedy Nzechukwu is a Nigerian professional mixed martial artist competing in the Heavyweight division of the UFC. Known for his 83-inch reach and finishing power, he earned his contract through Dana White's Contender Series and later transitioned from light heavyweight to the heavyweight ranks.

WIN BREAKDOWN

16 total fights · 75% KO rate

KO/TKO6 (75%)
Submission1 (13%)
Decision1 (13%)

Fight history (16)

1 / 4
Loss
vs Shamil GazievUFC Fight Night 285 - Hernandez vs. Rodrigues — 22/08/2026
Draw
vs Marcus BuchechaDraw (unanimous) (28–28, 28–28, 28–28) (R3)UFC on ESPN: Royval vs. Kape — 13/12/2025
Loss
vs Valter WalkerSubmission (inverted heel hook) (R1)UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira — 12/07/2025
Win
vs Lukasz BrzeskiKO/TKO (Punch) (R1)UFC 310 — 07/12/2024
Win
vs Chris BarnettKO/TKO (Knee) (R1)UFC 308 — 26/10/2024

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