Kennedy Nzechukwu's Inspiring Dedication to His Family

UFC light heavyweight Kennedy Nzechukwu shares the inspiring story of his dedication to the fight game and his family as the primary caregiver for his mother as she battles ALS.
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[@NemeanFury]

No wonder he didn't wilt against Ulberg's early flurries this man has a will of steel, good luck to Kennedy on his upcoming fight!

[@ortega9156]

I was screaming that fight and I didn't even know his story, can't wait to see more of him.

[@gifud8225]

Bro I thought he was gonna go to sleep but dude just ate so many punches

[@williamwilliam1762]

Nothing has caught my attention more than this for a while, it hit a spot. GO GET EM CHAMP

[@shadyganley8877]

Even more than cowboy butts? Cuz I heard they drive you nuts.

[@michaelmason3883]

I’m crying wtf.. I’m so happy for this dude..keep being a real Fucking man.. most people don’t even understand how to be the man you are..

[@justinendombele2322]

Lost exactly two tears...damn

[@Still-Sitting]

As a paraplegic living with a spinal cord injury, it’s nothing compared to ALS. My heart goes out deep to Kennedy and his family. You’ve got a new fan, champ 💙♿️

[@1gbuzzin]

God bless you man you’re a warrior

[@moediniokings5473]

You're a warrior bro. There are people who are living way worse situation than u so always look at the positive side and may God give u the healing u need. Love

[@Limitless-vx8jd]

Nah you don't need to lessen you feelings because someone else is going through worse. All the best to you man.

[@azureavocado5195]

💙🙏🏽💙

[@AsfandyarAfridi]

This guy is a hero. This is what I call a real Alpha man...

[@azureavocado5195]

No he’s a true sigma. A true leader and future champ 🇳🇬🙏🏽

[@Oderraboi]

rooting for him, it’s good seeing adesanya and usman doing it for us nigerians i just want to see a fellow igbo prosper too

[@amarachichris8928]

me too I like to see him on top , i am interested..🤜🤛👊❤

[@bevhenry407]

Straight up fam

[@energygod2410]

Well said nwanne

[@azureavocado5195]

Same fam 🇳🇬 ❤️

[@jero0418]

But not a fellow Nigerian...? Interesting..

[@Agent-rv1yn]

Man I pray to God for his family's wellbeing and hope he becomes the champ one day 🙏

[@alexanderd.9460]

Igbo Kwenu 🇳🇬. Good luck Kennedy! We will be rooting for you!

[@edwardgutierrez8844]

As a mommas boy, this video really made me cry. I’m nothing without my mom. God bless this man. Hope he wins every fight

[@M-a-k-o]

I am a martial artist too and had to shed a couple of tears also.

[@timterrell2554]

🤣

[@kimo5874]

he’s such a gentle giant, we’re rooting for you brotha! 🙏🏼💙

[@damianoyibo507]

Yeah but we need him to turn into a vicious monster when he enters the ring...

[@foresttales506]

God bless you and your family Kennedy! Nigerians are something special IMO, having been there 4 times. 💪🏻🙏🏻🇳🇬

[@MN-jr4nm]

My mother died of ALS and it was a long road of suffering . I can imagine the pain in his heart. Win or lose Kennedy has been shaped by fire and this mans will cannot be broken by a mere human being, even god cannot break his will. Kennedy thank you for showing the world what a true man is . God bless you brother and hope you find the courage, love ,strength and peace in your heart to deal with this life. Respect!

[@zafriyt1975]

Am i the only one that cry watching this

[@fallingcloud1]

Became a fan after that last fight. And he beasted on Craig.

[@TheAfricanFighters]

Kennedy Nzechukwu 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬. Welldone Brother for all you have achieve so far. May God bless you for taking care of your family. 🙏

[@marcoo111_]

kennedy is a great man, best of luck for him this saturday

[@leafwood9029]

This man is an inspiration. Go get that gold Kennedy, you and your family deserve it

[@itsmccarthy3790]

We Nigerians are waiting for you to bring a third belt home 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@bobbyakpotor7940]

Yes o

[@lowlowseesee]

fourth for my real motherland, lets get it

[@pinchesmbuche4354]

It's Africa bruh. Anyway all the best to the Nigerian.

[@Mikamichae]

@@pinchesmbuche4354 way to generalise a whole population

[@zxxzz5789]

keep going

[@Relaxingsounds647]

I cried.

[@ke556]

Same here!

[@jessesilva4630]

Go Kennedy 🇳🇬🇧🇷🇳🇬🇧🇷

[@mustafaaziz7464]

I hope he becomes world champ at least once in his career

[@mclorretssuites4783]

MY IGBO BROTHER I WILL KEEP PRAYING🙏 FOR YOU AND ROOTING FOR YOU GA BA N'IRU ✊🏽✊🏽

[@chanelopesu]

I love this guys faith, he see’s his mother’s situation as a reason or a stepping stone to pursue what He feels God has put on his heart. Most people would get angry at God, which is understandable, but He actually draws closer to Him. That’s real faith right there. Wishing him well with his MMA career 🙏👏🏼👏🏼

[@achraf9946]

This made me Cry :(

[@donentertainment7069]

i wish him a great career i like his attitude

[@andrewyachovitz6749]

What a truly inspiring story. I lost my dad back in 2018 by ALS and now everything I do is dedicated to him. Seeing him take care of his mom and fighting at the same time is just so insane to me. I’m rootin for him every time now

[@drakehasbula5557]

What a sweet boy praying for his mom and his carerre

[@Theincognoah]

Damn. Rooting for this man ten fold.

[@holypirates1313]

He is a Blessed Child. Kennedy Nze one of Imo State

[@wildberry752]

The comeback against ulburg was money

[@spiderwebbmarketing]

Kenedy Nzechukwu, "The Nigeria Dream" we got you champ, go get that belt

[@tyrocyr]

I didn’t expect that dramatic turn of events with his mum, and I remember that Craig loss.. dam 💔🙏🏼

[@dontreadthis100]

Damn, this really hit different

[@justinendombele2322]

Lost two tears ...so honourable

[@dominicomusi8753]

This went to the heart. Rooting for him and wishing the best for his mom and family. Heart goes out 💜

[@sillyrabbit1999]

The love a mother has for their child will always be stronger than anything in the world ! You can see Kennedy has the will to win. The will to never give up. I cant wait to see what this guy does man. Prayers up for your mother Kennedy god bless you ❤️

[@kishahudson393]

Most definitely! So touching...I will be rooting for him everytime he steps into the octagon. 🙏🏾❤️💪🏾👑

[@brosded6825]

Watching him beat Ulberg made me a fan and now that I better understand his story, I like him even more. Heart of a champion.

[@mideliodocarmosoco5383]

This man is a beast! Looking forward for his next fight

[@almightyoli8252]

How can you dislike this video... smh people love to hate so much

[@obimc-anthony8140]

we went to the same high school together back in nigeria...he's a really cool dude

[@austineokeke3676]

The Lord is with you bro. We all left Africa for a better life. The Lord will see us through

[@justfloatingthrough2457]

Man, I’m rooting for this guy in every fight from now on. Seems like a real good dude.

[@JustBobby]

Man hearing this guy’s story and just seeing him keep pushing through is really cool to see

[@omarnasim5312]

Now thats how a real man look like

[@coolestseun8521]

Kennedy God will be with you 🙏🏾🙏🏾 🇳🇬

[@theytsketch2020]

I love when the UFC puts out videos like these

[@enjyn09]

What a man. 👍

[@jessewrites3819]

Made me cry.

[@RZoro2626]

Been a fan of him since his fight against carlos ulberg. After watching this, i definitely wasnt wrong. Im a much much bigger fan now.

[@rd4660]

Damn, Kennedy’s is the man his father isn’t.

[@lowlowseesee]

facts

[@buckets3628]

both are men

[@biggie4310]

Respect

[@bnol03686]

My new favorite fighter

[@achraf9946]

may allah swt protect his mum

[@BamboSolarin]

Lots Of Love from Nigeria...

[@TazmanianBeats]

This is amazing, you guys should do more of these👍

[@mosesmbeseha6915]

I am rooting for you Kennedy. And blessings to you and your mother.

[@aadeyemi5767]

Man like Kennedy Nzechukwu

[@briantneary2248]

God bless this man and his beautiful mother.

[@antd1kbig101]

what a great person i hope for his success

[@tigerbombmma]

What a guy

[@robrey5144]

God bless you.

[@tk_attack]

This guy fights with spirit and perseverance

[@victorienlequartz812]

Good luck to you! And God bless man!

[@xswag4lifx]

Dude my god this story is insane

[@bennygaray46]

His last fight was 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@OurKingdomIsNotOfThisWorld]

Absolutely, unbelievable. Inspiring in a real way.

[@rickybobby6935]

Aww bruh , 😞😭✊ just became my New Favorite Fighter

[@M-a-k-o]

Wow, what a wonderful human being with all the right values. The Dagestanis won't tell you anything different: It's about God, family and respect. I am a fan of Kennedy and wish him and his family all the best.

[@stacc2922]

Kennedy actually a good fighter , humble beginnings to even better

[@Macness.redrock]

Big big respect ✊🏻 the next champion it’s him...

[@ryanleyba376]

Wow. Incredible story.

[@Bigdaddynando]

Nobody can say a thing about this man. Win,lose or draw. This man is a champion. Any young man, this is what you strive to be. What respect for this guy.

[@msizinkosi3481]

Kennedy Nzechukwu, the fighter the man the son the brother the father, will always root for you man

[@tenzintsethar4329]

Am a fan.. am sold what a story..keep moving forward brother

[@kennedymujokoto3619]

Great woman. Even in this difficult situation she still flashes an infectious smile. Hope u get well soon maam!!!

[@jojoemmanuel]

Respect this guy... Godbless 🙏🏻

[@budderysmooth6508]

This man will do whatever it takes. I respect his iron will

[@loganforge1495]

Mad respect to Kennedy, hope he flourishes in the fight game and gets those checks

[@jordancorso6428]

What a beautiful documentary. Thank you

[@thekombatkonnoisseur4297]

Kennedy is so raw but so much potential .. seen him fight XKO in Dallas... I hope he does big things

[@quintinfink12]

Such a champion.

[@twuandixon8675]

Goddamn this dude is an honourable man, this selfless perspective is what people should aspire too 🙌

[@Noone-jd7wv]

You are an inspiration to me brother! You are a REAL MAN. I respect you!

[@muverite3278]

These mini documentaries are amazing honesty, Kennedy go get it champ!

[@AChi__]

Stay strong bro. Thanks for taking care of your mom.

[@AB-ut9um]

How have I never heard of his story before, what an incredible person❤

[@johnkush1069]

future Champ!!!

[@manchild11]

And now I'm a fan.

[@VoVa-mb6pb]

God bless him!

[@kobbybrown4405]

THIS GOT ME TEARY AWW

[@Tave.]

I love these types of fighters with fire fueling them from things they go through in life. Definitely a fan of him now. Win or lose I’m riding with Kennedy!!!!

[@smoke1215]

What an awesome young man! Prayers for you and your family for what you are going through and what is to come. You're amazing and I know your mom is so proud of you! You're going to be a great father and teacher one day!

[@kengrand5445]

I love videos like this that show behind the scene into the life of a fighter & just how much they sacrifice...the first time I heard this guy speak & the way he spoke, I knew there was more to him...I wish him all the best on his career & may God bless his mum

[@Th0mas6219]

Really think this dude will go far and what a great but saddening story. Fight against Ulberg really showed how much will and determination this man has to win. Can't wait for his next fight.

[@seunadisa]

So sorry for your loss Kennedy 🙏❤

[@bigsima2k23]

Anyone who beat Ulberg the way he did is champion caliber IMO

[@danny4081]

Will you elaborate on that a little. I don’t know anything about ulberg except I watched that fight and he didn’t seem too good. At least not championship caliber.

[@allusivestorm762]

Nah I bet a stack on the fight because I knew Ulberg was overhyped asf. Don’t try to revive the hype bro.

[@Gio20311]

@@danny4081 Ulberg is a really good knockout artist and Adesanya’s training partner so there was a lot of hype behind him

[@danny4081]

@@Gio20311 oh ok thank you

[@deankelly5760]

What a real fucking inspiration for men and boys worldwide! What an incredible young man god bless him and his family 🙌🏽

[@MCMLXXXIV1984]

God bless you and your family, Kennedy! I wish yourum all the best! Stay strong brother!

[@thomaslawson7469]

Wow seems like a quality human being. I’ll be rooting for him.

[@jamesmccauley9370]

You are a king amoung men. Inspiring.

[@AbdurRahman-jz1zy]

Nothing but respect and my prayers for you and your family brother! An inspiring story for all!