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Kennedy Nzechukwu stops Ion Cutelaba with brutal KO in impromptu headliner – UFC Vegas 65 Highlights

Kennedy NzechukwuNigerian light heavyweight division prospect, Kennedy Nzechukwu has landed his second Octagon victory of the year in his first headlining outing under the UFC banner, stopping Ion Cutelaba in a rallying performance in the main event of UFC Vegas 65. Initially slated to co-headline the event against Cutelaba, Nzechukwu was promoted to main event honors […]

Kennedy Nzechukwu

Nigerian light heavyweight division prospect, Kennedy Nzechukwu has landed his second Octagon victory of the year in his first headlining outing under the UFC banner, stopping Ion Cutelaba in a rallying performance in the main event of UFC Vegas 65.

Initially slated to co-headline the event against Cutelaba, Nzechukwu was promoted to main event honors after initial headliner, Derrick Lewis was forced from his heavyweight fight against Sergey Spivak due to medical issues.

Giving up the opening round against a grappling and wrestling-heavy approach from Cutelaba, Nzechukwu capitalized on a couple of well-placed step-in knee strikes in the second round.

Steaming forward as Cutelaba wobbled, a subsequent barrage of ground strikes at the fence felled Cutalaba, with referee, Keith Petersen eventually calling a halt to the action.

Below, catch the highlights from Kennedy Nzechukwu’s finish of Ion Cutelaba

UFC Vegas 65: Lewis vs. Spivak Fight Card, How to Watch

This Saturday at UFC Vegas 65, UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis will try to snap his two-fight losing streak against Serghei Spivak. Lewis hopes to get back into the win column after suffering two knockout losses this year. In his last fight, Sergei Pavlo…

This Saturday at UFC Vegas 65, UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis will try to snap his two-fight losing streak against Serghei Spivak. Lewis hopes to get back into the win column after suffering two knockout losses this year. In his last fight, Sergei Pavlovich defeated Lewis in less than a minute at UFC 277 on July…

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Fighters React To Johnny Walker’s Submission Over Ion Cutelaba

Johnny Walker is back in the win column, and he will not be denied. Coming into UFC 279, Walker was in desperate need of a win, having gone 1-4 in his last five fights, including a knockout defeat in his outing prior to facing the always intense Ion Cu…

Johnny Walker is back in the win column, and he will not be denied. Coming into UFC 279, Walker was in desperate need of a win, having gone 1-4 in his last five fights, including a knockout defeat in his outing prior to facing the always intense Ion Cutelaba. This was precisely what he was…

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Johnny Walker snaps skid, submits Ion Cutelaba with rear-naked choke – UFC 279 Highlights

Johnny WalkerSnapping a run of back-to-back main event losses, Brazilian light heavyweight contender, Johnny Walker flaunted his grappling expertise in tonight’s UFC 279 main card opener against Moldovan force, Ion Cutelaba — forcing an eventual first round rear-naked choke win. Walker, who entered tonight’s UFC 279 main card opener against Cutelaba off the back of a […]

Johnny Walker

Snapping a run of back-to-back main event losses, Brazilian light heavyweight contender, Johnny Walker flaunted his grappling expertise in tonight’s UFC 279 main card opener against Moldovan force, Ion Cutelaba — forcing an eventual first round rear-naked choke win.

Walker, who entered tonight’s UFC 279 main card opener against Cutelaba off the back of a pair of defeats against both compatriot, Thiago Santos, and most recently, Jamahal Hill — was forced to turnaround a losing skid.

Lastly defeating Ryan Spann, winding up on Cutelaba’s back during a grappling scramble in the first frame after the latter has secured a successful takedown, Walker hand-fought with the Moldovan before landing a rear-naked choke win — snapping his slide.

Below, catch the highlights from Johnny Walker’s UFC 279 submission win

Johnny Walker Prepares Retirement Window If Title Not Won

As exciting of a fighter as he is, if Johnny Walker can’t be the best in the world, he does not plan on sticking around in the sport. From the moment he arrived in the UFC, Walker was setting the sport on fire with his exciting yet bizarre antics…

As exciting of a fighter as he is, if Johnny Walker can’t be the best in the world, he does not plan on sticking around in the sport. From the moment he arrived in the UFC, Walker was setting the sport on fire with his exciting yet bizarre antics, and making a name based on…

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Johnny Walker Details How Cartoons Shaped Fighting Style

Johnny Walker is as close to a real life cartoon character as you may find in the UFC, so it is not surprising that he has taken a lot of inspiration from that medium. Win or lose, Walker has gained a reputation in the UFC for his bizarre and unique st…

Johnny Walker is as close to a real life cartoon character as you may find in the UFC, so it is not surprising that he has taken a lot of inspiration from that medium. Win or lose, Walker has gained a reputation in the UFC for his bizarre and unique style and personality. Whether he…

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