Result
Kennedy NzechukwuTKO
MethodTKO
RoundR2
Time1:02
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeKeith Peterson
DetailsKnee and punches
Elo swing+16Kennedy Nzechukwu (1679 → 1695)-16Ion Cutelaba (1623 → 1607)
DateNov 19, 2022
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueUFC APEX
BroadcastESPN+
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W
American Savage | 14-7-1Kennedy Nzechukwu
L
The Hulk | 20-12-1Ion Cutelaba
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Ion Cutelaba
Method :TKO
Round :R2
Time :1:02
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Keith Peterson
Details :Knee and punches
Kennedy Nzechukwu
Elo1667Good
3Y trend1675 → 1667
AwardPerformance of the Night:, Kennedy Nzechukwu
Fight Overview
RoundR2
Time1:02
MethodTKO
Ion Cutelaba
Elo1643Solid
3Y trend1617 → 1643
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Kennedy Nzechukwu won this fight by TKO in round R2 at 1:02. Ion Cutelaba led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Kennedy Nzechukwu and Ion Cutelaba across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Kennedy NzechukwuIon Cutelaba
Elo edge
Kennedy Nzechukwu1667-18 last move
Ion Cutelaba1643-12 last move
Why they are ranked here
Kennedy Nzechukwu#58 of 184 active Heavyweight fighters · 1667 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Chris Barnett (rated 1661 at the time): +19.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Dustin Jacoby (rated 1678 at the time): -22.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 2 losses, -9 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 0 points behind #57 Brando Peričić, 1 ahead of #59 Kirill Grishenko.
Ion Cutelaba#68 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1643 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Tanner Boser (rated 1670 at the time): +24.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Johnny Walker (rated 1583 at the time): -23.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +26 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 3 points behind #67 Moustapha Diakhaté, 0 ahead of #69 Tomasz Narkun.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Kennedy NzechukwuvsIon Cutelaba
Control time
1:14vs3:32
Sig. strikes
24vs9
Total strikes
24vs30
Takedowns
0vs2
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Kennedy NzechukwuKO/TKO leads 71% of wins
Ion CutelabaKO/TKO leads 65% of wins
Common opponents
Ovince St. PreuxKennedy Nzechukwu: loss · Decision (Split) · Mar 16, 2024Ion Cutelaba: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Aug 5, 2023
Round stats
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Ion Cutelaba is a completed Light Heavyweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : NZECHUKWU VS CUTELABA. Kennedy Nzechukwu defeated Ion Cutelaba by TKO in round R2 at 1:02. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Ion Cutelaba quick answers
Who won Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Ion Cutelaba?
Kennedy Nzechukwu won Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Ion Cutelaba by TKO in round R2 at 1:02.
What event is Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Ion Cutelaba on?
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Ion Cutelaba is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : NZECHUKWU VS CUTELABA.
What are the records for Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Ion Cutelaba?
Kennedy Nzechukwu enters with a 14-7-1 record and Ion Cutelaba enters with a 20-12-1 record.
What division is Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Ion Cutelaba?
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Ion Cutelaba is listed as a Light Heavyweight fight.
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