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Kennedy Nzechukwu Record, stats and next fight

14-7-1 (W-L-D)

10Wins by knockout
1Wins by submission
5First round finishes
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Stats and record

22Pro fights
79%Finish rate
16UFC fights
0Title fights
4Performance bonuses
1Losing streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO10 (71 %)
Submission1 (7 %)
Decision3 (21 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO3 (43 %)
Submission2 (29 %)
Decision2 (29 %)

Profile

Age
34 years
Born
June 13, 1992
Birthplace
Imo State, Nigeria
Height
6'5" (196 cm)
Weight
238 lbs (108 kg)
Reach
83" (211 cm)
Division
Heavyweight
Fighting out of
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Team
Fortis MMA
UFC debut
March 30, 2019

Fight history

  1. Loss

    vs Shamil Gaziev

    UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues · Aug 22, 2026 · Sacramento, California, United States

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:20
  2. Draw

    vs Marcus Buchecha

    UFC on ESPN: Royval vs. Kape · Dec 13, 2025 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Draw (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  3. Loss

    vs Valter Walker

    UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira · Jul 12, 2025 · Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    Method
    Submission (inverted heel hook)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:54
  4. Win

    vs Łukasz Brzeski Bonus

    UFC 310 · Dec 7, 2024 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:51
  5. Win

    vs Chris Barnett

    UFC 308 · Oct 26, 2024 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    TKO (knee to the body and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:27
  6. Loss

    vs Ovince Saint Preux

    UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura · Mar 16, 2024 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  7. Loss

    vs Dustin Jacoby

    UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font · Aug 5, 2023 · Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:22
  8. Win

    vs Devin Clark

    UFC 288 · May 6, 2023 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Technical Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:28
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  1. Win

    vs Ion Cuțelaba Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba · Nov 19, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (flying knee and punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:02
  2. Win

    vs Karl Roberson

    UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev · Jul 9, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (elbows)
    Round
    3
    Time
    2:19
  3. Loss

    vs Nicolae Negumereanu

    UFC 272 · Mar 5, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  4. Loss

    vs Jung Da-un

    UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodríguez · Nov 13, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (elbows)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:04
  5. Win

    vs Danilo Marques Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov · Jun 26, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    3
    Time
    0:20
  6. Win

    vs Carlos Ulberg Bonus

    UFC 259 · Mar 6, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:19
  7. Win

    vs Darko Stošić

    UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Lawler · Aug 3, 2019 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  8. Loss

    vs Paul Craig

    UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje · Mar 30, 2019 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Method
    Submission (triangle choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    4:20
  9. Win

    vs Dennis Bryant

    Dana White's Contender Series 16 · Aug 7, 2018 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (head kick and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:48
  10. Win

    vs Corey Johnson

    LFA 40 · May 25, 2018 · Dallas, Texas, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:18
  11. Win

    vs Andre Kavanaugh

    Xtreme Knockout 40 · Mar 10, 2018 · Dallas, Texas, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:40
  12. Win

    vs Anton Berzin

    Dana White's Contender Series 7 · Aug 22, 2017 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  13. Win

    vs Thai Walwyn

    Xtreme Knockout 34 · Jan 28, 2017 · Dallas, Texas, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  14. Win

    vs Matt Foster

    Xtreme Knockout 33 · Nov 5, 2016 · Dallas, Texas, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:06

Analysis

Signed to the UFC at heavyweight, Kennedy Nzechukwu fights under the nickname “The African Savage” and hails from Nigeria.

His professional record stands at 14 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw. Of those wins, 10 came by KO or TKO, 1 by submission and 3 on the scorecards, a 79% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on March 30, 2019 at UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje against Paul Craig (loss). He has since gone 8-7 in 16 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on August 22, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues, he lost to Shamil Gaziev by KO (punch) in the first round.

His career includes 4 performance bonuses.

He stands 196 cm and has a 211 cm reach.

He trains at Fortis MMA out of Dallas, Texas, U.S..

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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