Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie fight venue: How many times has UFC been to Singapore?

UFC returns to Singapore in 2023. Check out UFC’s history in Singapore and the upcoming fight card.

Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie fight venue: How many times has UFC been to Singapore?

Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie will headline the card in Singapore (via Imago)

The UFC will return to Singapore for the first time since UFC 275. Singapore is home to Asia’s biggest martial promotion, ONE FC. However, the UFC goes there once in a while. UFC returns to Singapore with an exciting card that features featherweight legends Max Holloway and The Korean Zombie. The card will also feature fan favorites like Anthony Smith, Ryan Spann, and Giga Chikadze.

The featherweight division remains exciting, with Alexander Volkanovski at the top, looking down on the next line of contenders. Ilia Topuria will likely get the next title shot. However, Max Holloway still remains the second-best fighter in the division. Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie remains an attractive fight for the crowd.

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Both fighters are known for their standup skills, and the crowd in Singapore will be entertained when the two fighters take the center of the octagon. The co-main event bout between Smith and Spann might not go three rounds. In their previous fight, Smith finished Spann. Spann will look for revenge against Smith in the upcoming fight. As the UFC returns to Singapore, learn more about the previous UFC events in Singapore, including UFC 275.

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How many events have the UFC hosted in Singapore?

UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim became the first UFC event in Singapore. It was held in 2014. Coincidentally, Max Holloway fought in the prelims of the first UFC event in Singapore. Holly Holm and Beth Correia headlined the next UFC card in Singapore.

UFC 275 was the first PPV in Singapore
UFC 275 was the first PPV in Singapore (via Imago)

Current welterweight champion Leon Edwards and UFC Hall of Famer Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone headlined the third event in Singapore. Ben Askren fought his final MMA fight against Demain Maia during UFC’s visit to Singapore in 2019. However, UFC 275 remains the only PPV event to be held in Singapore. Jiri Prochazka and Glover Texeira put on an iconic performance in the main event.

Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie headlines the latest UFC event in Singapore

Max Holloway returns for the second time to fight in Singapore. Previously, he fought in the first-ever fight card in Singapore in 2014. The former featherweight champion defeated Will Chopes via TKO in the second round. You could say that Holloway has an undefeated record in Singapore.

Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie
Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie (via Imago)

On the other hand, The Korean Zombie may no longer be in his prime. Volkanovski thrashed Zombie in his previous fight. He returns after a period of over a year to the octagon. His career spanning 15 years might end if he devastatingly loses to Holloway.

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