Kennedy Nzechukwu swarms Barnett for first-round TKO

ABU DHABI – Kennedy Nzechukwu’s size proved to be too much for Chris Barnett at UFC 308.

In his return to heavyweight, Nzechukwu (13-5 MMA, 7-5 UFC) was able to overwhelm Barnett (23-9 MMA, 2-3 UFC) by landing a knee to the body, followed by a right hook that sat “Beast Boy” down at the 4:27 mark of Round 1 Saturday at Etihad Arena. Barnett appeared to have sustained an injury during the fight and was carried out of the octagon.

Check out the replay of Nzechukwu’s finish below (via X):

Kennedy Nzechukwu stops Chris Barnett in his heavyweight debut 👊 #UFC308 pic.twitter.com/9eVAnqRfT9

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) October 26, 2024

Nzechukwu was able to snap a two-fight losing skid after back-to-back losses to Dustin Jacoby and Ovince Saint Preux. Barnett has now lost two of his past three.

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