Fan-favorite Chan Sung Jung, the Korean Zombie, finally makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon after three years away due to injuries and a two-year stint in the South Korean military. He takes on Dennis Bermudez in a firecracker of a main event on Fox Sports 1 this Saturday from Houston.
That is just the cap to an evening of fun, well-matched fights. In the co-main event, rising star Alexa Grasso takes on Felice Herrig in a classic prospect vs. veteran matchup. With a win, Grasso could establish herself as the next big thing in a strawweight division that’s quickly becoming one of the UFC’s deepest and most consistently entertaining weight classes.
Another strawweight bout opens the main card on FS1, pitting Invicta FC champion Angela Hill against Jessica Andrade in a fantastic fight. Hill has won four in a row since her release from the UFC, and Andrade is 2-0 at 115 pounds. With a win, Andrade could punch her ticket to a title fight against Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
Although that’s about it for name value, practically every fight should be fun. The lightweight bout between Abel Trujillo and James Vick should be a barnburner, and keep an eye on the preliminary-card headliner between young heavyweights Curtis Blaydes and Adam Milstead.
Let’s take a look at each matchup.