Last fight
Win
Nzechukwu vs Gaziev
Aug. 22, 2026
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
10
Wins by Knockout
4
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 748
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 1597
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 11
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
United States
Trains at
War Room MMA
Fighting style
Wrestler
Age
34
Height
77.00
Weight
243.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 22, 2017
Reach
83.00
Leg reach
47.00
- Pro since 2016
- 10 wins by KO, one by submission (guillotine)
- Four first round finishes, five second-round finishes, two third-round finishes
UFC Fight Night (8/22/26) Nzechukwu was knocked out by Shamil Gaziev at 1:20 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (12/13/25) Nzechukwu and Marcus Buchecha fought to a draw
UFC on ESPN (7/12/25) Nzechukwu was submitted by Valter Walker via heel hook at :54 of the first round
UFC 310 (12/7/24) Nzechukwu stopped Brzeski via strikes at 4:51 of the first round
UFC 308 (10/26/24) Nzechukwu stopped Chris Barnett via strikes at 4:27 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (3/16/24) Nzechukwu lost a three round split decision to Ovince Saint Preux
UFC on ESPN (8/5/23) Nzechukwu was stopped by Dustin Jacoby via strikes at 1:22 of the first round
UFC 288 (5/6/23) Nzechukwu submitted Devin Clark via guillotine choke at 2:28 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (11/19/22) Nzechukwu stopped Ion Cutelaba via strikes at 1:02 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (7/9/22) Nzechukwu stopped Karl Roberson via strikes at 2:19 of the third round
UFC 272 (3/5/22) Nzechukwu lost a three round split decision to Nicolae Negumereanu
UFC Fight Night (11/13/21) Nzechukwu was knocked out by Da-un Jung at 3:04 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (6/26/21) Nzechukwu stopped Danilo Marques via strikes at :20 of the third round
UFC 259 (3/6/21) Nzechukwu knocked out Carlos Ulberg at 3:19 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (8/3/19) Nzechukwu won a three round unanimous decision over Darko Stosic
UFC on ESPN (3/30/19) Nzechukwu was submitted by Paul Craig via triangle choke at 4:20 of the third round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 2
Episode eight (8/7/18) Nzechukwu stopped Dennis Bryant via strikes at 1:48 of the first round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 1
Episode seven (8/22/17) Nzechukwu won a three round split decision over Anton Berzin
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training on the 12th of February, 2015, because I needed the money.
What are your current ranks in martial arts? I'm a purple belt in jiu-jitsu.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? My favorite fighter is Demetrius Johnson, due to his high IQ. He also utilizes cardio and movement as a weapon.
Do you have any heroes? My parents
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a lot for me to be able to compete in the biggest promotion in the world.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I wasn’t able to finish college due to my mother’s ALS diagnosis.
What was your job before you started fighting?I was working as a bouncer and cook before I started fighting.
Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine
Favorite Striking technique: Head kick
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: My life outside of fighting is a chill one. Exercise, go to church, go to training and reading.
What is one thing that you want UFC fans around the world to know about you? I would love for the UFC fans to know that i love farming and soccer.
