UFC · Heavyweight · Unranked
Kennedy Nzechukwu
“African Savage”
14-6-1
Record
10
KO/TKO wins
1
Sub wins
3
Decision wins
Photo: ESPN
Next Fight
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues
vs Shamil Gaziev · Aug 22, 2026
Tale of the Tape
Age
34
Height
6' 5"
Reach
83"
Stance
Southpaw
Country
Nigeria
Key Stats
67%
Win Rate
79%
Finish Rate
10
KO/TKO Wins
1
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
21
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Kennedy Nzechukwu, better known as "African Savage", brings a 14-6-1 record into every walk to the cage — and in a division as crowded as heavyweight, every single win matters.
This is power striking with numbers behind it — 10 KO/TKO wins, 4.96 significant strikes landed per minute. Opponents don't get outpointed so much as dismantled. Add the southpaw stance and a 83" reach, and the puzzle gets harder still.
Next up: Shamil Gaziev at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues on August 23, 2026. Circle the date.
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