Kennedy Nzechukwu, known as `American Savage` and hailing from Dallas, is set to clash with Brazil`s Valter Walker, `The Clean Monster`, at the Bridgestone Arena. Both fighters are looking to climb the ranks in the heavyweight division at UFC on ESPN 70, bringing strong histories and recent victories into the octagon.
Kennedy Nzechukwu holds a professional record of 14 wins and 5 losses, most recently securing a TKO win against Lukasz Brzeski. Nzechukwu is known for taking on aggressive opponents, which helps build his valuable experience. Valter Walker enters with an impressive 13-1 record, having suffered no knockout losses. His latest win was a submission victory over Don`Tale Mayes.
When to Watch: Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Valter Walker Start Time
Live coverage for the main card of UFC on ESPN 70, featuring the Nzechukwu vs Walker bout, is scheduled to begin at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below for approximate start times in various regions.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Approximate Ring Walks (Nzechukwu vs Walker) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 06:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 03:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 10:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 09:40 AM |
The UFC on ESPN 70 event is scheduled for tonight, July 12, 2025, originating from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. While the main event features Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira, the action is expected to heat up around 06:40 PM EST with key bouts like Nzechukwu vs Walker. Please note that specific ring walk times can change depending on the length of preceding fights on the card.
How and Where to Stream the Fight
You can catch the Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Valter Walker fight live via ESPN+.
Viewers in the USA can access the live stream through ESPN.
Fighter Statistics
Kennedy Nzechukwu
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 196 cm
- Weight: 107.5 kg
- Total Fights: 19
- Record: 14 wins, 5 losses, 0 draws
Valter Walker
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 198 cm
- Weight: 111.1 kg
- Total Fights: 14
- Record: 13 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws
UFC on ESPN 70 Full Fight Card
- Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira
- Stephen Thompson vs Gabriel Bonfim
- Calvin Kattar vs Steve Garcia
- Nate Landwehr vs Morgan Charriere
- Vitor Petrino vs Austen Lane
- Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos
- Max Griffin vs Chris Curtis
- Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani
- Lauren Murphy vs Eduarda Moura
- Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Valter Walker
- Mitch Ramirez vs Mike Davis
- Fatima Kline vs Melissa Martinez
