Kennedy Nzechukwu Wins Heavyweight Debut with First-Round TKO over Chris Barnett at UFC 308

Oct 26, 2024, 03:56 PM

At UFC 308 held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Kennedy Nzechukwu secured a first-round TKO victory over Chris Barnett in his heavyweight debut. The fight ended at 4 minutes and 27 seconds into the opening round, with Nzechukwu winning via a combination of knee and punches. Barnett appeared to suffer a leg injury, possibly during the fighter introductions or after attempting a spinning wheel kick, which hindered his performance. Notably, Barnett had previously recovered from an Achilles injury three months prior and required assistance leaving the cage following the bout. Nzechukwu capitalized on Barnett's impairment, delivering a decisive flurry of strikes that prompted the referee to stop the fight. Following his win, Nzechukwu expressed his eagerness to continue competing, stating, 'I just want to get in the cage as much as I can and perform.' The victory marks an impressive start for Nzechukwu in the heavyweight division.