UFC on ESPN 65: Nzechukwu vs Buday - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Kennedy Nzechukwu and Martin Buday will face off at UFC Apex, Las Vegas, with heavyweight bout on April 05, 2025. This match features two skilled heavyweights with various fighting styles. It's part of the undercard in UFC on ESPN 65: Emmett vs. Murphy.

Kennedy Nzechukwu started pro in March 2016. He most recently defeated Lukasz Brzeski via TKO. He's won most fights by knockout, indicating powerful striking skills. Martin Buday began pro in September 2015 and edged out Andrei Arlovski via split decision last June.

What time is Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Martin Buday fight

Live coverage for the Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Martin Buday main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Martin Buday Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, April 5, 2025	06:00 PM	09:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, April 5, 2025	03:00 PM	06:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, April 5, 2025	10:00 PM	01:00 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, April 6, 2025	09:00 AM	12:00 PM

The UFC on ESPN 65 event will take place on April 5, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 09:00 PM EST.

Kennedy Nzechukwu will face Martin Buday in a heavyweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Josh Emmett against Lerone Murphy. The fights are scheduled for three rounds each.

Viewers should note that start times may vary due to the length of earlier bouts on the card. It is important to check local listings and time zone differences to ensure you catch all the action live.

Fighters Details

Kennedy Nzechukwu faces Martin Buday in a three-round UFC on ESPN 65 heavyweight bout. No belts or titles are on the line.

Kennedy Nzechukwu

Nationality: United States
Height: 196 cm
Weight: 107.5 kg
Total Fights: 19
Record: 14 / 5 / 0

Kennedy Nzechukwu, known as the "American Savage," boasts a record of 14 wins and five losses, with ten victories by knockout. He recently defeated Lukasz Brzeski via TKO. Brzeski's stats, with nine wins and six losses, indicated strong striking skills but not defense. Nzechukwu must maintain similar striking proficiency to win against Buday.

Martin Buday

Nationality: Slovakia
Height: 196 cm
Weight: 120.2 kg
Total Fights: 16
Record: 14 / 2 / 0

Martin Buday has a record of 14 wins and two losses and excels with seven knockouts. He won his last fight against veteran Andrei Arlovski via split decision. With Arlovski's MMA experience of 34 wins, Buday proved endurance. Matching Nzechukwu’s power could invite a similar winning strategy for Buday.

Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Martin Buday Betting Odds

Favorite: Kennedy Nzechukwu : 1.3 (-333)
Underdog: Martin Buday : 3.9 (+290)

Method of victory	Kennedy Nzechukwu	Martin Buday
By KO/TKO or disqualification	2.5 (+150)	8.0 (+700)
By decision or technical decision	3.0 (+205)	8.0 (+700)

How and where to watch the Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Martin Buday Fight

You can watch Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Martin Buday via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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