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Nzechukwu and Negumereanu met in a three-round light heavyweight fight at UFC 272 on Saturday, March 5. Nzechukwu is 14-7-1 overall and 3-2 in the UFC. Negumereanu is 13-2 and 2-1. Nzechukwu has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Negumereanu gives up five inches of reach. Negumereanu won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Nzechukwu | Negumereanu |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'5" | 6'0" |
| Reach | 83" | 78" |
| Age | 29 | 27 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 3-2 | 2-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.1 | 3.0 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 5.0 | 5.7 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 47% | 39% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 49% | 30% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 0% | 17% |
| Takedown Defense | 82% | 63% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 1:18 | 2:30 |
| Finish Rate | 40% | 33% |
| Finished Rate | 40% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 20% | 67% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:13 | 10:26 |