Heavyweight Clash: Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Valter Walker Preview for UFC on ESPN 70

Nashville, Tennessee is set to host a heavyweight showdown as part of UFC on ESPN 70 at the Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Among the lineup aiming to make their mark, Kennedy “American Savage” Nzechukwu faces off against Brazil`s Valter “The Clean Monster” Walker in a bout crucial for their trajectories in the division.

Both fighters step into the Octagon following recent successes. Kennedy Nzechukwu, hailing from Dallas, holds a professional record of 14 wins and 5 losses. His latest outing saw him secure a victory via TKO against Lukasz Brzeski. Known for taking on aggressive opponents, Nzechukwu brings valuable experience into this contest.

Across from him stands Valter Walker with an impressive record of 13 wins and just 1 loss. Walker recently added a submission win over Don`Tale Mayes to his record. Notably, his sole defeat did not come by knockout, suggesting a certain durability, which is quite the claim for someone nicknamed “The Clean Monster” in the often-messy world of heavyweight MMA.

UFC on ESPN 70: Event Details & Start Times

The main event for UFC on ESPN 70 features a heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira. The event takes place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN on July 12, 2025.

Live coverage for the main card of UFC on ESPN 70 is scheduled to begin at 06:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). As an undercard fight, the exact start time for the Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Valter Walker bout is approximate and will depend on the duration of the preceding fights. Ring walks for this specific matchup are expected around 06:40 PM EST, but fight fans should be prepared for potential variations.

Below are key main card start times for various regions:

Viewers in the United States can tune in to watch the event via ESPN+. For international viewers, broadcast availability may vary by region.

Fighter Statistics

Here`s a quick look at the tale of the tape:

• 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

Here is the complete list of scheduled bouts for the event:

• Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira (Main Event)
• 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

The clash between Nzechukwu and Walker promises to be an intriguing matchup as both heavyweights look to continue their winning ways and climb the ranks in the highly competitive division at UFC on ESPN 70.