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The Korean Zombie receives custom UFC/WEC championship following official MMA retirement

Chan sung Jung or ‘The Korean Zombie’, receives a custom WEC/UFC belt following his recent retirement. Jung, who is most often refereed to as ‘The Korean Zombie’ officially retired following his August 26 fight against Max Holloway. The pair would battle it out in the main event of UFC Singapore and Jung would put up […]

Chan sung Jung or ‘The Korean Zombie’, receives a custom WEC/UFC belt following his recent retirement.

Jung, who is most often refereed to as ‘The Korean Zombie’ officially retired following his August 26 fight against Max Holloway. The pair would battle it out in the main event of UFC Singapore and Jung would put up a brave effort, but would ultimately be stopped in third round.

Following the loss, Jung would release the following statement –

“I haven’t achieved everything, but I’ve achieved enough, and wanting more in my head is like greed, so I’m trying to stop,” Jung stated via Instagram. “I feel like I’ve received undeserved love compared to what I’ve done, so I’m grateful to everyone. Now I don’t think I will live a life of being judged and compared anymore, so I feel free, relieved, and scared.

“In the meantime… Thank you so much for loving Korean Zombie. I was really, really happy while fighting in the UFC. Thank you UFC, [Sean Shelby], [Dana White], for letting me live this life. And it was an honour for [Max Holloway] to be my last fight opponent. Let’s greet each other with a bright smile someday. #End.” (Translated by MMA Mania)

The Korean Zombie receives custom belt

Jung has always been well liked by both contemporaries and fans, and received enormous support following his official retirement. Many sent the 36-year-old well wishes and shared stories of experiences people may have shared with him. However, someone has out done themselves and made a custom WEC and UFC belt with Jung’s logo in the middle.

Korean Zombie was given a custom WEC/UFC Zombie belt pic.twitter.com/Hy23CMu2SL

— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) September 26, 2023

The Korean Zombie receives custom UFC/WEC belt as a gift following retirement.

It’s unclear what Jung’s next step will be after fighting, but is a popular figure in his native South Korea.

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The Korean Zombie already plans combat sports return despite UFC retirement: ‘Boxing would be fun for me’

‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung is admittedly weighing-up a potential future foray in the squared circle, despite retiring from mixed martial arts competition just last month, due to his admitted lack of a ability to survive through adversity in recent fights. Zombie, a two-time featherweight championship challenger under the banner of the UFC, most […]

Zombie, a two-time featherweight championship challenger under the banner of the UFC, most recently headlined UFC Fight Night Singapore back in August against former division champion, Max Holloway – suffering a thunderous second round walk-off KO loss to the Hawaiian striker.

Following the bout, the veteran South Korean favorite placed his gloves on the Octagon canvas and made a heartfelt retirement announcement, calling time on his storied and heralded professional mixed martial arts career.

Admitting his worry regarding his ability to take clean strikes in recent combat sports outings, Zombie revealed that an apparent diminishing in his chin played a considerable factor in his decision to walk away from mixed martial arts.

The Korean Zombie weighs up potential move to boxing after UFC exit

However, less than a month removed from said retirement, the 36-year-old has claimed that a potential move to boxing in the future would be something for him to consider – even piquing his interest.

“My heart and every part of my body says I could totally go fight again,” The Korean Zombie told MMA Fighting. “But, I think it’s time for me to acknowledge that as far as MMA goes, I’ll probably not be able to fight again. I think it’s time for me to acknowledge that.”

“If I get the opportunity, maybe boxing,” The Korean Zombie explained. “You know, a lot of MMA fighters try out boxing, right? So, why not me? Boxing would be fun for me, so, yeah.”

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‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung confirms retirement after brutal KO loss to Max Holloway at UFC Singapore

Former two-time featherweight champion, ‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung has confirmed his retirement from mixed martial arts competition this evening following his stunning third round KO loss to former division titleholder, Max Holloway in the main event of UFC Singapore. Returning to the Octagon for the first time since a fourth round TKO defeat […]

Returning to the Octagon for the first time since a fourth round TKO defeat to Alexander Volkanovski in a featherweight title fight back in April of last year, South Korean favorite, The Korean Zombie headlined tonight’s return to Asia for the promotion, taking on Hawaiian striker, Holloway.

And said to be weighing up his future in combat sports ahead of his headliner against Holloway at UFC Singapore, Zombie, whose most recent win came in the form of a decision victory over Dan Ige back in 2021 in a headlining tilt, suffered a spectacular loss in a blood-and-guts performance today.

Throwing caution to the wind in the third round of his main event clash with Holloway, Zombie, 36, was dropped to the canvas in brutal fashion in the opening minute of the frame, walking onto a massive counter right hook from the former – splitting his head open in worrying fashion as he collided with the canvas.

The Korean Zombie emotionally calls time on his career after UFC Singapore loss

And admitting his championship fight shortcomings, Zombie revealed that with his defeat to Holloway this evening in Kallang, he realised he could no longer hang with the division’s upper-echelon – confirming his retirement from mixed martial arts competition with immediate effect.

Following his announcement, the UFC broadcast team panned the camera to Zombie, as the Singapore Indoor Stadium blared ‘Zombie’ by Irish rock band, The Cranberries over the arena speakers, with the attends cheering the veteran former title challenger into retirement.

One of the most recognisable figures in the sport, Zombie, a former WEC (World Extreme Cagefighting) feature, has racked up notable wins over the likes of Mark Hominick, Dustin Poirier, Dennis Bermudez, Renato Moicano, the aforenoted, Ige, former lightweight champion, Frankie Edgar, and back in 2011, registered the first ‘twister’ submission win in UFC history with a victory against Leonard Garcia in the pair’s rematch.

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Max Holloway flattens The Korean Zombie with horrifying third round KO for shocking win – UFC Singapore Highlights

Former undisputed featherweight champion, Max Holloway has registered his first knockout win since a 2017 rematch win over former champion, Jose Aldo, flattening and face-planting veteran fan-favorite, ‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung with a spectacular third round walk off KO in the main event of UFC Singapore. Battling with the South Korean veteran in […]

Battling with the South Korean veteran in a competitive first round, Hawaiian favorite, Holloway managed to drop Zombie in the second frame in an exchange, before attempting to lock up a D’Arce choke submission win. Gritting through the tight and lengthy submission attempt, Zombie made it to the third round of his return bout in Asia.

However, throwing caution to the wind and going out on his shield in the early goings of the third round, Zombie was sent to the canvas in shocking fashion, splitting his head open as he collided with the Octagon canvas. And following the defeat, Zombie, a former two-time title challenger under the UFC banner confirmed his intentions to end his career with immediate effect.

Below, catch the highlights from Max Holloway’s shocking KO win over The Korean Zombie

UFC Singapore: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie – Betting Preview

Two featherweight icons share the Octagon in the wee hours of Saturday morning this weekend in the main event of UFC Fight Night Singapore, as former champion, Max Holloway draws fan-favorite veteran, ‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung – and in pursuit of another title challenge, Hawaiian former titleholder, Holloway is rapidly closing as an […]

Holloway, the current number one ranked featherweight contender, managed to cement his status as best of the rest at the 145lbs limit back in April, handing English contender, Arnold Allen a one-sided unanimous decision loss in the pair’s UFC Fight Night Kansas City headliner.

As for Jung, the Pohang native has been sidelined since he suffered a fourth round standing TKO loss to common-foe and undisputed champion, Alexander Volkanovski back in April of last year in Jacksonville, Florida.

Max Holloway closing as betting favorite to emerge victorious at UFC Singapore

And given his dominant performances against opposition outside of Volkanovski, Holloway has emerged as a stunning -800 betting favorite to defeat Jung over on Betway, with the South Korean placed as a +500 betting underdog to beat the Hawaiin in this weekend’s Singapore main event.

Landing interim featherweight spoils back in 2016 with a TKO win over former lightweight champion, Anthony Pettis, Holloway would unify and then defend the titles in a pair of championship outings against Brazilian favorite, Jose Aldo.

In a pair of other title defenses, Holloway took out common-foes, Brian Ortega, and former lightweight gold holder and future Hall of Fame inductee, Frankie Edgar.

And despite suffering three successive title fights to Australian rival, Volkanovski over the course of their series during their respective UFC tenures, in between an eventual rubber-match, Holloway would turn in decision wins over perennial division challengers, Calvin Kattar, and former interim champion, Yair Rodríguez.

A former WEC (World Extreme Cagefighting) favorite, Jung, a true sport veteran, and akin to Holloway, a fan-favorite, has twice failed in his bid to become a featherweight champion on two separate occasions.

Expected to seriously consider his fighting future off the back of this weekend’s return to Asia for the promotion, Jung has turned in recent impressive wins over the likes of Dan Ige, Frankie Edgar, Renato Moicano, Dustin Poirier, Mark Hominick, and Dennis Bermudez.

Also of note on the event’s main card, former light heavyweight champion, Anthony Smith is currently priced at +100 to defeat the surging, Ryan Spann for the second time in his career over on Betway as part of the event’s co-headliner, with the latter a current -125 betting favorite.

Another intriguing clash on the main card of this weekend’s Kallang card comes in the form of a potential flyweight title eliminator between former championship challenger, Taila Santos, and the surging, Erin Blanchfield.

Yet to return since suffering a close decision loss to Valentina Shevchenko at the same venue last year, Santos is closing as a +110 betting underdog to defeat New Jersey wrestling and grappling talent, Blanchfield, who is available as a -137 favorite on Betway to emerge with a win – and likely earn he first title fight since arriving in the promotion from the Shannon Knapp-led Invicta FC.

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Brendan Schaub makes contentious reference to North Korea ahead of Holloway vs. TKZ at UFC Singapore

Former UFC heavyweight standout Brendan Schaub has once again put his foot in his mouth. On Saturday, the promotion returns to Singapore for a highly anticipated featherweight clash pitting former world champion Max Holloway against fan favorite Chan Sung Jung, aka The Korean Zombie. Going into the bout, TKZ is listed as a massive underdog […]

Former UFC heavyweight standout Brendan Schaub has once again put his foot in his mouth.

On Saturday, the promotion returns to Singapore for a highly anticipated featherweight clash pitting former world champion Max Holloway against fan favorite Chan Sung Jung, aka The Korean Zombie. Going into the bout, TKZ is listed as a massive underdog with some sportsbooks favoring Holloway eight-to-one.

Speaking about this weekend’s main event on an episode of his podcast, The Schaub Show, Brendan Schaub offered his take on the potentially one-sided showdown

“Your main event, you got Max Holloway versus Korean Zombie, you know, speaking of sacrifices. Speaking of beatdowns. You can never, oh my god Max Holloway is a -850. +520. This is one of those fights where I’m like I’ll take Max Holloway and Korean Zombie somehow like clips him and it’s like ‘oh well you got that one wrong Schaub, you’re always wrong’, I went four for six you idiot. ‘You didn’t call Max Holloway beating Korean Zombie though’, nope, sure didn’t.”

Schaub Takes Things a Little Too Far in His UFC Singapore Prediction

Unfortunately, Schaub didn’t stop there, making a rather ignorant statement on the beating he believes The Korean Zombie will receive against Holloway.

I think Max Holloway is going to pepper his Korean face into North Korea,” Schaub added. “That’s what I think. His face is going to go from South to North, that’s what I think is going to happen” (h/t MMA News).

Moving past Schaub’s borderline racist remarks, most fans tend to agree with his prediction, believing that Holloway will hand TKZ a beating akin to the one he received against featherweight world champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 273 last year.

‘Blessed’ goes into the bout winning four of his last seven fights with all three of his losses coming against Volkanovski. In April, Holloway dispatched Arnold Allen decisively in a five-round main event and immediately called for a fight with The Korean Zombie, one of the few featherweight mainstays he has yet to share the Octagon with.