“I saw him stop breathing,” Max Holloway describes amazing moment of Chan Sung Jung being an actual Zombie in terrifying anaconda choke

Even though he defeated Chan Sung Jung, Max Holloway didn't hesitate to express his deep respect for the incredible toughness and determination of "The Korean Zombie."

“I saw him stop breathing,” Max Holloway describes amazing moment of Chan Sung Jung being an actual Zombie in terrifying anaconda choke

Max Holloway and The Korean Zombie (Courtesy-MMA Fighting)

Max “Blessed” Holloway fought Chan Sung Jung, a.k.a. The Korean Zombie, in the main event of UFC Singapore. Despite winning against him, Holloway dished out praise to his opponent. Holloway respected Jung as a tough opponent and recognized their intense fight that kept everyone watching excited.

“Blessed” talked about the fight, explaining important moments that helped him win in the post-fight press conference. He gave credit to his coaches and team for helping him follow his game plan. Holloway was humble and showed good sportsmanship by crediting his team for his win. He also praised the unmatched toughness of The Korean Zombie. Holloway said, “Zombie is a Zombie bro. Bro, I swear, I saw him stop breathing.” TKZ escaped Holloway’s anaconda choke in the second round.

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Holloway talked about his plans in the UFC. His win against TKZ proved his status as an elite fighter in the featherweight division. He hinted at wanting to get better to regain his title. Holloway also promised to bring more exciting fights to the fight fans. Max Holloway continues to impress fans even outside the octagon.

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Holloway has already lost three times to the current featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski. If Holloway continues winning, he might get another crack at the title. However, he should also consider the option of moving up to have more exciting fights in the lightweight division.

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Chan Sung Jung escaping Max Holloway’s anaconda choke is a testament to his ring name

The Korean Zombie Max Holloway
The Korean Zombie (Image courtesy: IMAGO)

Max Holloway, in his post-fight interview, recalled in amazement of Chan Sung Jung’s toughness. This moment revealed the unpredictable nature of TKZ. The intense scene played out when Holloway had TKZ in a choke during the second round.

Any fighter would have tapped or lost consciousness, but this wasn’t just any fighter; it was Chan Sung Jung, known a.k.a The Korean Zombie. Holloway’s retelling of this moment highlighted TKZ’s incredible resilience. Holloway’s words captured the intensity of the situation and also proved that TKZ was a perfect embodiment of his nickname.

TKZ has a stacked resume with wins over former champions like Dustin Poirier and Frankie Edgar in his career. He only fought top fighters like Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, Jose Aldo, and Yair Rodriguez throughout his career. He had to do mandatory military service in South Korea in the middle of his UFC career. Nevertheless, fans will never forget the impact of TKZ.

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