Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Kennedy Nzechukwu def. Darko Stosic (Unanimous Decision)
Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Saturday, August 3, 2019
Prudential Center, Newark, United States
Kennedy Nzechukwu defeated Darko Stosic by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Lawler, held Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Prudential Center, Newark.
Fight stats
Darko Stosic
Kennedy Nzechukwu
0
Knockdowns
0
60 of 134
Significant strikes
50 of 123
45%
Sig. strike accuracy
41%
63 of 137
Total strikes
50 of 123
4 of 10
Takedowns
0 of 0
40%
Takedown accuracy
—
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
2:08
Control time
0:00
Significant strikes by target
21 of 80
Head
38 of 102
7 of 9
Body
10 of 18
32 of 45
Leg
2 of 3
48 of 111
Distance
47 of 120
10 of 20
Clinch
0 of 0
2 of 3
Ground
3 of 3
By round
ROUND 1
0
KD
0
29 of 43
Sig. str.
9 of 32
29 of 43
Total str.
9 of 32
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:20
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
15 of 43
Sig. str.
26 of 54
15 of 43
Total str.
26 of 54
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:21
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
16 of 48
Sig. str.
15 of 37
19 of 51
Total str.
15 of 37
3 of 8
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
1:27
Ctrl
0:00
Judges' Scorecards
- − Stosic was docked 1 point in round 2 — Low blow
- − Stosic was docked 1 point in round 3 — Low blow
Media Scores
0
Stosic
–
13
Nzechukwu
●28–27 Nzechukwu×13
All 13 media scorecards▾
- Matthew Wells · FanSided.com28–27Nzechukwu
- Steve Duncan · mma.uno28–27Nzechukwu
- Paul Fontaine · WrestlingObserver.com28–27Nzechukwu
- MMABrasil.com.br28–27Nzechukwu
- Wesley Riddle · MMASucka.com28–27Nzechukwu
- Dayne Fox · BloodyElbow.com28–27Nzechukwu
- Ryan Frederick · WrestlingObserver.com28–27Nzechukwu
- Rob Tatum · CombatPress.com28–27Nzechukwu
- MMAJunkie.com28–27Nzechukwu
- Jay Pettry · Sherdog.com28–27Nzechukwu
- Cole Shelton · Sherdog.com28–27Nzechukwu
- John Brannigan · Sherdog.com28–27Nzechukwu
- MMAMania.com28–27Nzechukwu
Fan Scorecards
31%
Stosic
7%
Draw
63%
Nzechukwu
59 fan scorecards submitted
●28–27 Nzechukwu54.2%●28–27 Stosic30.5%●29–26 Nzechukwu8.5%●28–28 Draw6.8%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
95%
Stosic
R2
59%
Nzechukwu
R3
86%
Draw
Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com
Frequently asked questions
Who won Darko Stosic vs Kennedy Nzechukwu?
Kennedy Nzechukwu defeated Darko Stosic by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Lawler, held Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Prudential Center, Newark.
What were the judges' scorecards for Darko Stosic vs Kennedy Nzechukwu?
The judges scored it 28–27, 29–26, 29–26 — Kennedy Nzechukwu won the decision.
Referee
Gary Copeland
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Darko Stosic 57%43% Kennedy Nzechukwu
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
13-4-0
Record
14-6-1
1503
Elo rating
1454
0
Win Streak
0
34
Age
34
6'0"
183 cm
Height
6'5"
196 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
83"
211 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
Serbia
Nationality
Nigeria
Striking Profile
2.61
SLpM
4.96
45%
Str. Acc.
46%
4.04
SApM
4.58
58%
Str. Def.
51%
Grappling Profile
3.42
TD Avg.
0.50
50%
TD Acc.
45%
83%
TD Def.
80%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.20
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Darko Stosic · 4-1
Kennedy Nzechukwu · 2-2-1
Common Opponents
Darko Stosic
Kennedy Nzechukwu
- vs
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 4 fights · 15 fights
31.5
Avg sig. strikes
41.6
2.75
Avg takedowns
0.33
2:28
Avg control time
1:36
60
Career high strikes
106
6
Career high TDs
5
Strike Distribution
Darko Stosic
Strike target
Kennedy Nzechukwu
57%
Head
82%
10%
Body
17%
33%
Leg
1%
Darko Stosic
Strike position
Kennedy Nzechukwu
68%
Distance
76%
17%
Clinch
13%
15%
Ground
11%