[autotag]Da Un Jung[/autotag]’s pressure and accuracy were too much for [autotag]Kennedy Nzechukwu[/autotag] to handle at UFC Fight Night 197.
Jung (15-2-1 MMA, 4-0-1 UFC) remained unbeaten in his octagon career Saturday when he stopped Nzechukwu (9-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) with strikes at the 3:01 mark of Round 1 in the light heavyweight matchup, which took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
The beginning of the end started with a punch that backed Nzechukwu up. Jung swarmed him with elbows, then landed a final blow that put his opponent down and out.
Check out the finish below (via Twitter):
THEM ELBOWS ⚡️
🇰🇷 Da-un Jung just opened the show with a BANG! #UFCVegas42 pic.twitter.com/omHqpwxGOE
— UFC (@ufc) November 13, 2021
STILL. UNBEATEN.
🇰🇷 Da-un Jung with the 1st-RD KO victory at #UFCVegas42!
[ #UFCVegas42 | Prelims are LIVE on @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/16eBSWg4Y0
— UFC (@ufc) November 13, 2021
The South Korean prospect said he’s gaining confidence in the aftermath of another win, and he’s prepared for a step up in competition at 205 pounds.
“Come on, everybody,” Jung said in his post-fight interview with Michael Bisping.
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