Kennedy Nzechukwu set to face Devin Clark at UFC 288

Imo-State-born Kennedy Nzechukwu returns to the UFC against David Clark.

UFC Kennedy Nzechukwu set to face Devin Clark at UFC 288

Tosin Abayomi 14:00 - 02.03.2023

Imo-State-born Kennedy Nzechukwu returns to the UFC against David Clark.

Nigerian mixed martial artist Kennedy Nzechukwu is set to return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

The 30-year-old Nzechukwu started 2022 with a loss to Romanian Nicolae Negumereanu.

He would bounce back with victories against Karl Roberson and Ion Cuțelaba in Las Vegas to end the year in style.

Following winning the Performance of the Night award in the main even of UFC Fight Night back in November, Nzechukwu is now set to get a tougher opponent.

Nzechukwu the African Savage continues the fly the Nigerian flag in the UFC along with Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya.

Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Devin Clark

Nzechukwu has now become a massive contender in the UFC Light Heavyweight division.

According to several sources, Nzechukwu has been lined up to face off against American mixed martial artist Devin Clark.

The Imo State-born Nzechukwu takes on Clark who has won two of his last three fights.

The UFC 288 edition is a pay-per-view event scheduled for the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. 

It is set to be headlined by the UFC bantamweight championship match between Henry Cejudo and Aljamain Sterling.

The other key fixture scheduled for UFC 288 is the lightweight clash between Beneirl Daruish and Charles Oliveira. 

Nzechukwu the African Savage continues the fly the Nigerian flag in the UFC along with Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya.

Kennedy Nzechukwu defeated Moldovan Ion Cuțelaba in a Light heavyweight bout

Victory for the Nzechukwu against Clark rises his standing to face off against reigning Light Heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill.

A confirmation for the inclusion of the fight between Nzechuwku and Clark is expected to be confirmed by UFC president Dan White.

The UFC 288 event is set for New Jersey, United States of America (USA) on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

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