When is Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha?
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha is listed for UFC FIGHT NIGHT : ROYVAL VS KAPE on Dec 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM EST.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT : ROYVAL VS KAPE
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha
EventUFC FIGHT NIGHT : ROYVAL VS KAPE
DateDec 13, 2025
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusScheduled
VenueUFC APEX
BroadcastESPN+
Your pick
Start time & how to watch
Main card starts Saturday, December 13, 2025 — watch on ESPN+.
- US East (ET)
- Sat 10:00 PM
- US West (PT)
- Sat 7:00 PM
- United Kingdom
- Sun 3:00 AM
- Central Europe
- Sun 4:00 AM
- Australia (Sydney)
- Sun 2:00 PM
- Your time
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha is a scheduled Heavyweight fight on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : ROYVAL VS KAPE. Kennedy Nzechukwu enters with a 14-6-1 record and Marcus Buchecha enters with a 5-3-1 record. Combat Edge tracks the matchup preview, UFC stats, Elo edge, shared opponents, event date, venue, and full fight card.
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha quick answers
What event is Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha on?
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : ROYVAL VS KAPE.
What are the records for Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha?
Kennedy Nzechukwu enters with a 14-6-1 record and Marcus Buchecha enters with a 5-3-1 record.
What division is Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha?
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha is listed as a Heavyweight fight.
Kennedy Nzechukwu
Elo1685Good
3Y trend1712 → 1685
Fight Overview
Round3
Time5:00
14-6-1Record5-3-1
34Age36
6'5"Height6'3"
83"Reach80"
205 lbsWeight254 lbs
HeavyweightWeight ClassHeavyweight
Marcus Buchecha
Elo1593Solid
3Y trend1587 → 1593
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Kennedy Nzechukwu owns a 92-point Elo edge (good). Neither side shows more surface-level statistical edges across the tracked UFC categories. 1 shared opponent give extra context.
Full Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha comparison →Recent form
Kennedy NzechukwuD L W W L · -6 Elo last 5
DLWWL
Marcus BuchechaL D L W L · -27 Elo last 5
LDLWL
Elo edge
Kennedy Nzechukwu1685-4 last move
Marcus Buchecha1593-22 last move
Stat advantages
Kennedy NzechukwuvsMarcus Buchecha
Takedown accuracy
0%vs17%
Takedown defense
80%vs0%
Takedown average
0.50vs2
Sig. strikes landed per min
4.96vs1.70
Finishing profile
Kennedy NzechukwuKO/TKO leads 71% of wins
Marcus Buchechasubmission leads 80% of wins
Common opponents
Martin BudayKennedy Nzechukwu: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Apr 5, 2025Marcus Buchecha: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Jul 26, 2025
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