Result
Result recordedDraw (unanimous)
MethodDraw (unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeHerb Dean
Details(28–28, 28–28, 28–28)
Elo swing-3Kennedy Nzechukwu (1687 → 1684)+5Marcus Buchecha (1616 → 1621)
DateDec 13, 2025
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueUFC APEX
BroadcastESPN+
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American Savage | 14-7-1Kennedy Nzechukwu
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Buchecha | 5-3-1Marcus Buchecha
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha
Draw (unanimous) · (28–28, 28–28, 28–28)
Method :Draw (unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Herb Dean
Details :(28–28, 28–28, 28–28)
Kennedy Nzechukwu
Elo1666Good
3Y trend1675 → 1666
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDraw (unanimous)
Marcus Buchecha
Elo1598Solid
3Y trend1594 → 1598
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Draw (unanimous) · (28–28, 28–28, 28–28) is recorded for this fight. Marcus Buchecha 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 Marcus Buchecha 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 NzechukwuMarcus Buchecha
Elo edge
Kennedy Nzechukwu1666-18 last move
Marcus Buchecha1598-23 last move
Why they are ranked here
Kennedy Nzechukwu#59 of 174 active Heavyweight fighters · 1666 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 #58 Gokhan Saricam, 1 ahead of #60 Gabriel Lourenço.
Marcus Buchecha#116 of 174 active Heavyweight fighters · 1598 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Anderson Silva (rated 1731 at the time): +46.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Oumar Kane (rated 1478 at the time): -34.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 3 losses, -30 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 0 points behind #115 Kacper Paczóski, 0 ahead of #117 Tai Tuivasa.
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 NzechukwuvsMarcus Buchecha
Control time
3:37vs6:20
Total strikes
58vs47
Takedowns
0vs3
Sig. strikes
24vs27
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
Round stats
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha is a completed Heavyweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : ROYVAL VS KAPE. The recorded outcome is Draw (unanimous) · (28–28, 28–28, 28–28). Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha quick answers
What was the result of Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha?
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha ended in Draw (unanimous) · (28–28, 28–28, 28–28).
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 14-7-1 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.
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