August 05, (THEWILL) – In a thrilling showdown at UFC on ESPN 50, Nigerian light heavyweight contender, Kennedy Nzechukwu’s three-fight winning streak came to an abrupt halt when he faced Dustin Jacoby.
Nzechukwu, who had emerged victorious against Karl Roberson, Ion Cutelaba, and Devin Clark in a dominant run since last summer, was eager to solidify his position in the division’s elite. However, fate had other plans as an aggressive march forward proved costly, with Jacoby’s powerful right hand dropping him early in the first round.
Swift ground strikes sealed Nzechukwu’s defeat, marking the end of his winning streak and placing him just short of making his debut in the light heavyweight rankings.
For Jacoby, this victory was more than just a triumph; it was a turnaround from a challenging period. The kickboxing specialist had previously suffered back-to-back decision losses against Khalil Rountree and Azamat Murzakanov, leaving him on the verge of slipping out of the rankings. But, with a revitalized spirit, Jacoby displayed his power and precision, notching a decisive finish over Nzechukwu.
His eyes are now firmly set on a clash with the number nine-ranked knockout artist, Volkan Oezdemir, looking to continue his ascent in the light heavyweight division.
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