Kennedy Nzechukwu and Marcus Almeida face off in a heavyweight undercard at UFC on ESPN 73 in Las Vegas. Both fighters aim to bounce back from recent losses.
Kennedy Nzechukwu, fighting out of Fortis MMA, suffered a recent submission loss. "American Savage" has more fight experience with 20 bouts and leans on his KO prowess. Almeida, known as "Buchecha," comes from American Top Team with a strong ground game despite his recent decision loss. Kennedy's striking power could exploit any openings in Almeida's defense, drawing attention to their dynamic skill set match-up.
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Almeida Betting Odds
- Favorite: Kennedy Nzechukwu : 1.8 (-126)
- Underdog: Cesar Almeida : 2.9 (+185)
| Method of victory | Kennedy Nzechukwu | Cesar Almeida |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | None | 5.5 (+450) |
| By decision or technical decision | None | 6.2 (+525) |
Kennedy Nzechukwu is the favorite with odds at 1.8 (-126). Cesar Almeida stands as the underdog with odds at 2.9 (+185). Almeida's chance of winning by knockout offers higher returns, sitting at 5.5 (+450). Betting on Almeida to win by decision gives even bigger potential gains at 6.2 (+525). Nzechukwu has no specific odds posted for winning by knockout or decision, but these numbers indicate strong support for his overall victory.
What time is Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Almeida fight
Live coverage for the Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Almeida main card will start at 07:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Almeida Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 07:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 11:00 PM | 01:00 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
How and where to watch the Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Almeida Fight
You can watch Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Almeida via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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