Kennedy Nzechukwu showed off a new layer to his game in a dominant win over Karl Roberson at UFC on ESPN 39.
Nzechukwu (10-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) used his grappling game to wear down Roberson (9-6 MMA, 4-6 UFC) in their light heavyweight bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. He then turned up the volume late and scored a merciful ground-and-pound stoppage win at the 2:19 mark of Round 3.
Check out the replay below (via Twitter):
WHAT A FINISH BY Kennedy Nzechukwu! 😤#UFCVegas58 pic.twitter.com/2WIGPRLCAn
— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2022
Controlled the fight from start to finish!
BIG win for Kennedy Nzechukwu!! #UFCVegas58 pic.twitter.com/aF7kJcLzyg
— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2022
Nzechukwu, the tall and lengthy knockout specialist, came into UFC on ESPN 39 with back-to-back losses on his record. He showed strides in his game against a Roberson who now has questions around his future after a fourth consecutive defeat.
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