Nick Negumereanu vs Kennedy Nzechukwu UFC fight info, date and time
Nick Negumereanu vs Kennedy Nzechukwu is set to go down at UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal at 8:30pm EST on Saturday 5th March 2022 in a 205lbs matchup.
Nick Negumereanu has won two-in-a-row since his UFC debut defeat, including an impressive first-round stoppage of Ike Villanueva in his last fight.
Kennedy Nzechukwu saw his three-fight win streak snapped with a first-round stoppage defeat to Da Un Jung in November.
Nick Negumereanu vs Kennedy Nzechukwu betting odds
Kennedy Nzechukwu will open as the favorite with betting odds of -150.
Nick Negumereanu is the betting underdog with opening odds of +135.
Fight information
Nick Negumereanu vs Kennedy Nzechukwu was first reported on February 4th, around a month before the fight is set to take place at UFC 272.
I.Potieria out. Nicolae Negumereanu will now fight Kennedy Nzechukwu at #UFC272 on March 5th. #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN pic.twitter.com/x21DD4HyVe
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) February 3, 2022
Negumereanu was initially booked to fight Contender Series standout Ihor Potieria before his opponent withdrew.
Nick Negumereanu
Nick Negumereanu bounced back from a disappointing debut defeat with two straight wins against Aleksa Camur and Ike Villanueva.
DON'T BLINK!!! 😳
— UFC (@ufc) October 23, 2021
This one is already over as Negumereanu ends it quick! #UFCVegas41 pic.twitter.com/4hKJtDbSLw
The Romanian brings a powerful wrestling approach to the Octagon. Negumereanu has only one defeat on his record – a unanimous decision loss to Saparbeg Safarov in 2019.
Kennedy Nzechukwu
Kennedy Nzechukwu lost in his last UFC appearance after a series of heavy elbows from Da Un Jung broke his guard and put him down.
OUT COLD. Kennedy Nzechukwu connects with a BOMB to end it 😱
— UFC (@ufc) March 7, 2021
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Nzechukwu lost his UFC debut via submission to Paul Craig before going on a three-fight win streak, earning victories over Darko Stosic, Carlos Ulberg and Danilo Marques.
How they match up
Kennedy Nzechukwu is the much-taller at 6”5 compared to Negumereanu who is 6”0. The Nigerian will also have a huge 5-inch reach advantage over his opponent.
Negumereanu has maintained an impressive 91% finishing rate over his career, while Nzechukwu has finished 67% of his wins.
Reasons to watch
These two Light Heavyweights have a bright future in the UFC. Negumereanu has finished almost all of his professional wins and is extremely dangerous on the ground.
Nzechukwu has a resilient gas tank and uses his range excellently. These powerful fighters can finish their opponents at any moment.
The stakes
Negumereanu has the chance to make it three UFC wins a row with a victory here. A Top 15 opponent would likely be next for the Romanian.
Nzechukwu was rising up the rankings with three straight wins before his defeat to Da Un Jung. Another win will put his name right back on the map.
Nick Negumereanu vs Kennedy Nzechukwu predictions
The oddsmakers’ predictions see Kennedy Nzechukwu as the slight favorite with betting odds of -150.
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Nick Negumereanu vs Kennedy Nzechukwu tale of the tape
- 2 year age gap: Negumereanu is the younger fighter at 27 years old.
- Nzechukwu has a significant 5 inch reach advantage.
- Negumereanu has 1 more professional MMA fights than Nzechukwu.
Nick Negumereanu | vs | Kennedy Nzechukwu |
---|---|---|
27 | Age | 29 |
12 | Fights | 11 |
11 | Wins | 9 |
1 | Losses | 2 |
7 | KO’s | 6 |
3 | Subs | 0 |
6′ 0 | Height (in) | 6′ 5 |
78 | Reach (in) | 83 |
Kennedy “African Savage” Nzechukwu fighter profile and recent form
Kennedy Nzechukwu is a 29 year old male fighter from Nigeria with 9 pro wins and 2 losses. See Kennedy Nzechukwu’s full MMA record.
Kennedy Nzechukwu has a 67% finish rate, including 6 by knockout, 3 by decision.
Kennedy Nzechukwu is looking to get back to winning ways after a loss at the hands of Da Un Jung at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodriguez.
Betting Odds
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Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss |
9-1-0 | Da Un Jung |
KO/TKO
R1 3:04
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-11-13 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Win |
8-1-0 | Danilo Marques |
KO/TKO
R3 0:20
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-06-26 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Win |
7-1-0 | Carlos Ulberg |
KO/TKO
R2 3:19
|
UFC 259 | 2021-03-06 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Win |
6-1-0 | Darko Stošić |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN 5 | 2019-08-03 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Loss |
6-0-0 | Paul Craig |
SUB
R3 4:20
|
UFC on ESPN 2 | 2019-03-30 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Nick “Nicu” Negumereanu fighter profile and recent form
Nick Negumereanu is a 27 year old male fighter from Romania with 11 pro wins and 1 losses. See Nick Negumereanu’s full MMA record.
Nick Negumereanu has a 91% finish rate, including 7 by knockout, 3 by submission, 1 by decision.
Nick Negumereanu is currently riding a 2 fight win streak.
Betting Odds
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Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win |
10-1-0 | Ike Villanueva |
KO/TKO
R1 1:18
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-10-23 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Win |
9-1-0 | Aleksa Camur |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-06-19 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Loss |
9-0-0 | Saparbeg Safarov |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 5 | 2019-03-16 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Win |
8-0-0 | Dan Konecke |
SUB
R2 0:30
|
RXF 32 | 2018-11-19 | Light Heavyweight | RXF |
Win |
7-0-0 | Kovács Kami Kálmán |
SUB
R1 3:12
|
RXF 31 | 2018-10-01 | Heavyweight | RXF |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Nick Negumereanu vs Kennedy Nzechukwu is set to go down at UFC 272 – Covington vs. Masvidal. The fight is expected to start at around 8:30pm EST on Saturday 5th March 2022.
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