UFC on ESPN 39 video: Kennedy Nzechukwu TKOs Karl Roberson into fourth straight loss

Kennedy Nzechukwu showed off a new layer to his game in a dominant win over Karl Roberson at UFC on ESPN 39.

Nzechukwu (10-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) used his grappling game to wear down Roberson (9-6 MMA, 4-6 UFC) in their light heavyweight bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. He then turned up the volume late and scored a merciful ground-and-pound stoppage win at the 2:19 mark of Round 3.

Check out the replay below (via Twitter):

WHAT A FINISH BY Kennedy Nzechukwu! #UFCVegas58 pic.twitter.com/2WIGPRLCAn

— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2022

Controlled the fight from start to finish!

BIG win for Kennedy Nzechukwu!! #UFCVegas58 pic.twitter.com/aF7kJcLzyg

— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2022

Nzechukwu, the tall and lengthy knockout specialist, came into UFC on ESPN 39 with back-to-back losses on his record. He showed strides in his game against a Roberson who now has questions around his future after a fourth consecutive defeat.

Up-to-the-minute UFC on ESPN 39 results include:

• Kennedy Nzechukwu def. Karl Roberson via TKO (elbows) – Round 3, 2:19
• Saidyokub Kakhramonov def. Ronnie Lawrence via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)