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AFRICAN SAVAGE

Kennedy Nzechukwu

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United States, Dallas, Texas
Fortis MMA
Age: 34
14
Wins
7
Losses
1
DRAWS
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No fight booked

Last fightLoss

Kennedy NzechukwuKennedy Nzechukwu
vs
Shamil GazievShamil Gaziev

KO/TKO (R1 · 1:20)UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues

  • Pro record 14-7-1
  • UFC record 8-7-1
  • Outside the UFC 6-0-0
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Fighter Details

Height:
6'5" (196 cm)
Weight:
244 lbs (111 kg)
Reach:
83" (211 cm)
Stance:
Southpaw
DOB:
13th Jun. 1992
Age:
34
AI Rank:
Unranked

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 16 bouts · through 2026-08-22

4.65
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
50%
Significant Striking Accuracy
4.49
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
0.6
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
45%
Takedown Accuracy
0.2
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

8-7-1UFC Record
KO/TKO (38%)
Sub (6%)
Decision (6%)
Losses (44%)
DRAWS (1)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy50%
Takedown Accuracy45%
Takedown Defense81%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQ51/100

16 UFC bouts · 51 division peers

Data through 2026-08-22

Cardio100/100

6 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2025-12-13

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kennedy Nzechukwu's professional MMA record?

Kennedy Nzechukwu has a professional MMA record of 14-7-1 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Kennedy Nzechukwu's UFC record?

Kennedy Nzechukwu's UFC record is 8-7-1 (wins-losses-draws), and 6-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Kennedy Nzechukwu fight next?

Kennedy Nzechukwu does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Kennedy Nzechukwu?

Kennedy Nzechukwu is 34 years old, born June 13, 1992.

How tall is Kennedy Nzechukwu?

Kennedy Nzechukwu stands 196 cm (6'5") tall, with a 211 cm (83") reach.

Where is Kennedy Nzechukwu from?

Kennedy Nzechukwu is from United States.

What is Kennedy Nzechukwu's nickname?

Kennedy Nzechukwu is known as "African Savage".

When was Kennedy Nzechukwu's last fight?

Kennedy Nzechukwu last fought on August 22, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues, losing to Shamil Gaziev by KO/TKO in round 1.

What were the scorecards for Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Ovince Saint Preux?

Kennedy Nzechukwu lost to Ovince Saint Preux by split decision at UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura on March 16, 2024. The official scorecards were Adalaide Byrd 29-28, Derek Cleary 28-29, Junichiro Kamijo 29-28 (winner's score first).

What were the scorecards for Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Nicolae Negumereanu?

Kennedy Nzechukwu lost to Nicolae Negumereanu by split decision at UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal on March 5, 2022. The official scorecards were Tony Weeks 29-27, Sal D'amato 27-29, Doug Crosby 29-27 (winner's score first).

Kennedy Nzechukwu scouting report

Kennedy Nzechukwu (United States) is a 34-year-old heavyweight who is 14-7-1 as a pro and 8-7-1 in the UFC (6-0 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje on March 30, 2019; six of his eight UFC wins came by KO/TKO, one by submission and one by decision; his UFC wins include Carlos Ulberg (now the light heavyweight champion). He absorbs 4.5 significant strikes per minute (heavyweight average: 3.7; 83rd percentile of 51 active heavyweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time). His reach of 83 inches is 4.7 inches longer than the heavyweight average (78.3 inches). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Shamil Gaziev, then 3-3 in the UFC, on August 22, 2026 (UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues). No next fight is booked.

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 31, 2026); not AI-written.

Kennedy Nzechukwu vs the heavyweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 16 UFC bouts (2:14:46 of fight time).

StatNzechukwuDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute4.7627 in 2:14:46479
Significant strike accuracy49.6%627 of 1,264 landed52.4%40
Significant strikes absorbed per minute4.5605 in 2:14:463.783
Significant strike defense51.2%635 of 1,240 avoided50.3%48
Takedowns per 15 minutes0.65 in 2:14:461.536
Takedown accuracy45.5%5 of 11 landed36.1%64
Takedown defense80.8%63 of 78 stopped69.3%70
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.22 in 2:14:460.366
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.33 in 2:14:460.556
Control time17.9%24:03 of 2:14:4622.6%50
Average fight time8:2516 bouts9:5028
Height196 cm77″192 cm75.5″
Reach211 cm83″199 cm78.3″
  • Division average and percentile: 51 active heavyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 8-7-1

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 8-7-1
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    vs
    Shamil Gaziev
    Shamil Gaziev
    Pro record now: 15-3-0UFC record entering: 3-3-0
    KO/TKOR1 1:20UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. RodriguesAug 22, 2026Result & stats
  2. DUFC record after this bout: 8-6-1
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    vs
    Marcus Buchecha
    Marcus Buchecha
    Pro record now: 5-3-1UFC record entering: 0-1-0
    DRAWR3 5:00UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. KapeDec 13, 2025Result & stats
  3. LUFC record after this bout: 8-6-0
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    vs
    Valter Walker
    Valter Walker#11
    Pro record now: 16-1-0UFC record entering: 2-1-0
    SUBR1 0:54UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. TeixeiraJul 12, 2025Result & stats
  4. WUFC record after this bout: 8-5-0
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    vs
    Lukasz Brzeski
    Lukasz Brzeski
    Pro record now: 9-7-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 1-4-0
    KO/TKOR1 4:51UFC 310: Pantoja vs. AsakuraDec 7, 2024Result & stats
  5. WUFC record after this bout: 7-5-0
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    vs
    Chris Barnett
    Chris Barnett
    Pro record now: 23-10-0UFC record entering: 2-2-0
    KO/TKOR1 4:27UFC 308: Topuria vs. HollowayOct 26, 2024Result & stats
  6. LUFC record after this bout: 6-5-0
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    vs
    Ovince Saint Preux
    Ovince Saint Preux
    Pro record now: 27-18-0UFC record entering: 14-12-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. TyburaMar 16, 2024Result & stats
  7. LUFC record after this bout: 6-4-0
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    vs
    Dustin Jacoby
    Dustin Jacoby
    Pro record now: 22-10-1UFC record entering: 6-4-1
    KO/TKOR1 1:22UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. FontAug 5, 2023Result & stats
  8. WUFC record after this bout: 6-3-0
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    vs
    Devin Clark
    Devin Clark
    Pro record now: 14-9-0UFC record entering: 8-7-0
    SUBR2 2:28UFC 288: Sterling vs. CejudoMay 6, 2023Result & stats
  9. WUFC record after this bout: 5-3-0
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    vs
    Ion Cutelaba
    Ion Cutelaba
    Pro record now: 20-12-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 5-7-1
    KO/TKOR2 1:02UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. CutelabaNov 19, 2022Result & stats
  10. WUFC record after this bout: 4-3-0
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    vs
    Karl Roberson
    Karl Roberson
    Pro record now: 9-6-0UFC record entering: 4-5-0
    KO/TKOR3 2:19UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. FizievJul 9, 2022Result & stats
  11. LUFC record after this bout: 3-3-0
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    vs
    Nicolae Negumereanu
    Nicolae Negumereanu
    Pro record now: 13-2-0UFC record entering: 2-1-0
    DECUFC 272: Covington vs. MasvidalMar 5, 2022Result & stats
  12. LUFC record after this bout: 3-2-0
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    vs
    Da Woon Jung
    Da Woon Jung
    Pro record now: 15-6-1UFC record entering: 3-0-1
    KO/TKOR1 3:04UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. RodriguezNov 13, 2021Result & stats
  13. WUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    vs
    Danilo Marques
    Danilo Marques
    Pro record now: 11-4-0UFC record entering: 2-0-0
    KO/TKOR3 0:20UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. VolkovJun 26, 2021Result & stats
  14. WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    vs
    Carlos Ulberg
    Carlos UlbergChampion
    Pro record now: 15-1-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    KO/TKOR2 3:19UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. AdesanyaMar 6, 2021Result & stats
  15. WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    vs
    Darko Stosic
    Darko Stosic
    Pro record now: 13-4-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Covington vs. LawlerAug 3, 2019Result & stats
  16. LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    vs
    Paul Craig
    Paul Craig
    Pro record now: 17-10-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-3-0
    SUBR3 4:20UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. GaethjeMar 30, 2019Result & stats

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