Heavyweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Kennedy Nzechukwu
14-6
Age
33
Height
6'5"
Weight
238 lbs
Reach
83"
Avg Fight Time
08:27
Gym
War Room MMA
UFC Record
8-6-1(15 bouts)
Wins By
6 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 2 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 3R3 3
Last 5
LLWLW
Finish Rate
79%
Bonuses
4
Style
Wrestler
Location
United States
Last Fight2025-12-13
MB
D - Marcus Buchecha
SubmissionR3 4:20
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
Opponent Last Bout
D - Kennedy NzechukwuDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
PC
vs Paul Craig
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R3 4:20
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R3 4:20
LOSS
VW
vs Valter Walker
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
Submission
Heel Hook After Drop to Ground
R1 0:54
SubmissionHeel Hook After Drop to Ground·R1 0:54
WIN
KR
vs Karl Roberson
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Back Control
R3 2:19
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Back Control·R3 2:19
LOSS
DW
vs Da Woon Jung
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head In Clinch
R1 3:04
KO/TKOElbows to Head In Clinch·R1 3:04
WIN
DM
vs Danilo Marques
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R3 0:20
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 0:20
WIN
DS
vs Darko Stosic
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Lawler· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
DRAW
MB
vs Marcus Buchecha
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
OS
vs Ovince Saint Preux
UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
DJ
vs Dustin Jacoby
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:22
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:22
WIN
IC
vs Ion Cutelaba
UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cutelaba· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head At Distance
R2 1:02
KO/TKOKnee to Head At Distance·R2 1:02
WIN
LB
vs Lukasz Brzeski
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura· 2024-12-07
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:51
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:51
WIN
CB
vs Chris Barnett
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway· 2024-10-26
KO/TKO
Knee to Body At Distance
R1 4:27
KO/TKOKnee to Body At Distance·R1 4:27
WIN
DC
vs Devin Clark
UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo· 2023-05-06
Submission
Guillotine Choke Standing
R2 2:28
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R2 2:28
LOSS
NN
vs Nicolae Negumereanu
UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal· 2022-03-05
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
CU
vs Carlos Ulberg
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya· 2021-03-06
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 3:19
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:19
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.3/min
Grappling
0.55 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Kennedy adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
26 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+64% vs div avg
65%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
38%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
35%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Uppercuts
27%
Mount
23%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
19%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (65%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Jabs) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (103%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 188% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
6
86% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
14% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (5 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
33% of KOs
Elbows to Head From Back Control
#21
17% of KOs
Knee to Body At Distance
#31
17% of KOs
Knee to Head At Distance
#41
17% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#51
17% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke Standing
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 86% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Guillotine Choke Standing (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 6 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.3) and Strike Def% (52%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (9/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 79% of wins end in finish (10 KO + 1 subs).🚫
Anti-wrestler: 81% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (241% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
47%
Average
Division Rank#17 of 22
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
Division Rank#11 of 22
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
38% acc76%
Clinch
86% acc13%
Ground
77% acc11%
Striking Differential+0.44/min
5.33 landed/min4.89 absorbed/min
5.33
Landed/Min
4.89
Absorbed/Min
0.44
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed721
Sig. Strikes Attempted1542
Key Insights
Kennedy is a distance-first striker, with 80% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 83% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 76% of output at range with 38% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
45%
Average
Division Rank#11 of 22
0%100%
TD Defense
81%
Elite
Division Rank#6 of 22
0%100%
TD Success Rate
45%(est)
Landed
5
Defended
6
Total
11
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.55
TD / 15min
0.22
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
11
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
10
Landed
22
Attempted
46%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
50%
R3
50%
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (81%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,442
1.22
Ratio
Absorbed
1,182
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
8/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
26.0
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.6
Standing %
85%
R3 vs R1 Output
241%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (26.0) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 241% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 15 fights
R1 Control
0:42
R2 Control
0:43
R3 Control
0:55
R1 to Final
+52%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+16.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+16.8pp
Body
-14.8pp
Leg
-2.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+11.7pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#4
of 22
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#18
of 22
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#17
of 22
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#11
of 22
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#10
of 22
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#17
of 22
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#11
of 22
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#12
of 22
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3019
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 2
100% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights