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Event:
IFC IV
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Rasizade leaves Jong Un with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jong Un is looking to clinch but Rasizade is avoiding it.
Jong Un tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rasizade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jong Un somewhat.
Rasizade is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rasizade lands with a hook. Jong Un tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Un moves to clinch but Rasizade breaks away #TD2#
and Rasizade counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jong Un won't be happy with that.
Jong Un's coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jong Un sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jong Un looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Jong Un is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rasizade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rasizade's back!#SUB#
Jong Un has the hooks in. Rasizade is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Jong Un passes his arm under Rasizade's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Rasizade taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esco Jong Un!
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Event:
IFC I
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Kennedy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Jong Un. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Kennedy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jong Un felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kennedy works his way into side control.
Jong Un looking for a sweep but Kennedy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kennedy content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jong Un really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Kennedy working the ground and pound effectively.
Jong Un is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kennedy trying to control but Jong Un is having none of it.
Jong Un really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kennedy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jong Un looks a forlorn figure.
#T2#
Kennedy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jong Un is desperately trying to improve his position but Kennedy has a good base and remains in mount.
Kennedy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kennedy wants to control the pace but Jong Un is squirming around nicely.
Kennedy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jong Un is looking to improve his position but Kennedy isn't that keen on the idea.
Jong Un taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Kennedy stands up from mount. Strange move. #T3#
Jong Un shoots for a double leg takedown but Kennedy sprawls well. He's pushed Jong Un's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jong Un throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kennedy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ROC#
Jong Un is rocked!
Kennedy passes to full mount!
Jong Un is still in real trouble! Can Kennedy finish him?
Kennedy drops a big elbow. That's hurt Jong Un! More shots from Kennedy and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Kennedy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Jong Un misses with the body kick
and Livity counters with a nice uppercut.
Jong Un tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Livity counters with a right hand to the body.
Jong Un tries to clinch up
and Livity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Un misses with a takedown attempt
and Livity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jong Un shoots and misses
and Livity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Livity lands a slapping body shot.
Livity lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Jong Un tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Livity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jong Un shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Livity counters with a right hand to the body.
Livity has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esco Jong Un. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jong Un misses with a takedown
enabling Livity to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Jong Un looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Livity looking for a guillotine here but Jong Un defends easily.
#SUB2#
Livity looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Jong Un trying to control the position from guard on top but Livity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Livity escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jong Un gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jong Un throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jong Un is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Jong Un gets to his feet - Livity follows without any prompting.
Livity connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Livity lands a slapping body shot.
Jong Un with a poor takedown
and Livity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jong Un shoots and misses
and Livity counters with a two punch combo.
Jong Un moves to clinch but Livity breaks away
and Livity counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Livity lands a nice looking body shot.
Jong Un closes the distance but Livity moves to the side
and Livity counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jong Un swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Livity counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Livity looks to land a combination. Jong Un sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Un misses with a hook
and Livity counters with a nice body shot.
Jong Un misses with a takedown
and Livity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Livity lands a nice shot to the body.
Livity lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson Livity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Livity lands a nice looking body shot.
Jong Un is breathing heavily.
Livity connects with a body shot.
Livity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jong Un at a distance.
Jong Un tries for a takedown but Livity circles away easily
and Livity counters with a series of strikes. Jong Un will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Livity dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Livity scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jong Un in his tracks.
Jong Un gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Livity counters with a two punch combo.
A lazy body kick from Jong Un
and Livity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Esco Jong Un seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Livity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#
Jong Un is rocked!
Livity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jong Un gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Livity gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Livity!
After winning the bout, Jackson Livity thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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