Fast-rising Nigerian UFC fighter Kennedy Nzechukwu is set to square up against his Korean opponent Da Un Jung in bout set for October 16 at a yet-to-be-announced UFC event.
Both fighters confirmed the booking on social media with Kennedy Nzechukwu (9-1) now on a three-fight win streak since losing his UFC debut, which was his first professional loss.
No location, venue, or broadcast plan has been officially announced for the October 16 event, but UFC President Dana White said that all Fight Nights would be staying at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, NV. Miesha Tate and Ketlen Vieira are expected to headline.
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Nzechukwu took 2020 off but has has been active since. At UFC 259 in March, he knocked out Carlos Ulberg, halting his hype train. Most recently, in June, he finished Danilo Marques at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov.
Jung (14-2-1) is undefeated in the UFC thus far, with his only blemish being a draw against Sam Alvey in 2020. In his most recent fight, he handed William Knight his first UFC loss in April. Jung is riding a 13-fight win streak dating back to 2016.
