Kennedy Nzechukwu
NigeriaLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Kennedy Nzechukwu holds a professional MMA record of 14-7-1. Kennedy Nzechukwu has won 14 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Kennedy Nzechukwu lands 4.94 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 0.49 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 22, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'5"196 cm
- Weight
- 244 lbs111 kg
- Reach
- 83"211 cm
- Stance
- Southpaw
- DOB
- 1992-06-13
- Age
- 34
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Birthplace
- United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- AGE 22Started in MMA
- Competitor · DWCS · light-heavyweight
- Purple belt · BJJ
Camp
- War Room MMA · Fort Worth, US
- Fortis MMA · Dallas, US Former
Coaches
- Steven Wright · Striking coach
- Sayif Saud · Head coach
Fight DNA
Striking TechnicianUFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (129 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Kennedy Nzechukwu sits in the top 25.
- #2 Best takedown defence, Light Heavyweight80.6%
- #17 Most significant strikes landed, Light Heavyweight641
- #18 Most knockouts, Light Heavyweight5
- #18 Strikes absorbed per minute, Light Heavyweight4.90
- #20 Strikes landed per minute, Light Heavyweight5.13
- #24 Shortest average fight time, Heavyweight5:18
- #24 Most finishes, Light Heavyweight6
- #2 Best takedown defence, Light Heavyweight80.6%
- #11 Shortest average fight time, Heavyweight5:18
- #16 Strikes absorbed per minute, Light Heavyweight4.90
- #16 Strikes landed per minute, Light Heavyweight5.13
- #17 Most knockouts, Light Heavyweight5
- #17 Most significant strikes landed, Light Heavyweight641
- #23 Most finishes, Light Heavyweight6
- #24 Best striking differential, Heavyweight1.13
Bonus résumé
Kennedy Nzechukwu has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $200,000.
- ★ POTNvs Lukasz Brzeski · UFC 310: Pantoja vs AsakuraDec 7, 2024
- ★ POTNvs Ion Cuțelaba · UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs SpivacNov 19, 2022
- ★ POTNvs Danilo Marques · UFC Fight Night: Gane vs VolkovJun 26, 2021
- ★ FOTNvs Carlos Ulberg · UFC 259: Blachowicz vs AdesanyaMar 6, 2021
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Kennedy Nzechukwu earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Rodrigues· Aug 22, 2026· HeavyweightTKOR1 · 1:20
- DRAWUFCUFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape· Dec 13, 2025· Heavyweight· 14-6-1 vs 5-2-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira· Jul 12, 2025· Heavyweight· 14-6 vs 14-1SUBR1 · 0:54
- WINUFCUFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura· Dec 7, 2024· Heavyweight· 14-5 vs 9-6-1POTNTKOR1 · 4:51
- WINUFCUFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway· Oct 26, 2024· Heavyweight· 13-5 vs 23-9TKOR1 · 4:27
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs Tybura· Mar 16, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 12-5 vs 27-17SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Font· Aug 5, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 12-4 vs 19-7-1TKOR1 · 1:22
- WINvs Devin ClarkUFCUFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo· May 6, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 12-3 vs 14-8SUBR2 · 2:28
- WINvs Ion CuțelabaUFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Spivac· Nov 19, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 11-3 vs 16-9-1POTNTKOR2 · 1:02
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Fiziev· Jul 9, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 10-3 vs 9-6TKOR3 · 2:19
- LOSSUFCUFC 272: Covington vs Masvidal· Mar 5, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 12-1SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Da Woon JungUFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Rodriguez· Nov 13, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 9-2 vs 15-2-1TKOR1 · 3:04
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Gane vs Volkov· Jun 26, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 11-3POTNTKOR3 · 0:20
- WINUFCUFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya· Mar 6, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 4-1FOTNTKOR2 · 3:19
- WINvs Darko StosicUFCUFC Fight Night: Covington vs Lawler· Aug 3, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 13-3UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Paul CraigUFCUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Gaethje· Mar 30, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 11-3SUBR3 · 4:20
- WINvs Dennis BryantUFCDana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 16· Aug 7, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 5-2TKOR1 · 1:48
- WINvs Corey JohnsonLFA 40: Aguilar vs. Le· May 25, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 0-1TKOR2 · 1:18
- WINvs Andre KavanaughXKO 40· Mar 10, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 7-14TKOR1 · 2:40
- WINvs Anton BerzinUFCDana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 7· Aug 22, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 5-2SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Thai WalwynXKO 34· Jan 28, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 0-1UD
- WINvs Matt FosterXKO 33· Nov 5, 2016· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 9-10TKOR2 · 2:06
- WINvs Anthony SalinasLegacy Amateur Series 20· Nov 19, 2015· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 2:59
Official UFC Ranking
Kennedy Nzechukwu's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #14 Heavyweight
- First ranked
- Jul 25, 2023
- Times ranked
- 12
Heavyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1717▼15
- Peak
- 1774May 7, 2023
- Rated fights
- 21
Frequently asked questions
When does Kennedy Nzechukwu fight next?
Kennedy Nzechukwu has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Kennedy Nzechukwu's record?
Kennedy Nzechukwu's professional MMA record is 14-7-1.
Who is Kennedy Nzechukwu fighting next?
Kennedy Nzechukwu's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Kennedy Nzechukwu fight last?
Kennedy Nzechukwu most recently fought Shamil Gaziev at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Rodrigues on Saturday, August 22, 2026, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Kennedy Nzechukwu fight in?
Kennedy Nzechukwu fights at Heavyweight.
How many knockouts does Kennedy Nzechukwu have?
Kennedy Nzechukwu has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Kennedy Nzechukwu won?
Kennedy Nzechukwu has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Kennedy Nzechukwu?
Kennedy Nzechukwu is 6'5" (196 cm) tall.
How much does Kennedy Nzechukwu weigh?
Kennedy Nzechukwu weighs 244 lbs (111 kg).
What is Kennedy Nzechukwu's reach?
Kennedy Nzechukwu has a reach of 83" (211 cm).
How old is Kennedy Nzechukwu?
Kennedy Nzechukwu is 34 years old (born Jun 13, 1992).
Where is Kennedy Nzechukwu from?
Kennedy Nzechukwu is from Nigeria.