Max Holloway could send ‘The Korean Zombie’ into retirement; Chan Sung Jung gets honest about upcoming fight

The Korean Zombie expresses his opinion on a potential retirement after his fight against no.1 ranked contender Max Holloway.

Max Holloway could send ‘The Korean Zombie’ into retirement; Chan Sung Jung gets honest about upcoming fight

The Korean Zombie (Image courtesy: IMAGO)

UFC Fight Night is set to feature Max Holloway against “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung. “The Korean Zombie” is ranked No.8 in the featherweight division. This fight against No. 1 ranked Holloway could be a crucial one for Sung Jung as it can potentially offer him a title shot. The 36-year-old was asked in the pre-fight press conference about his further plans in the UFC where he expressed his honest opinion.

The interviewers asked Sung Jung if he plans to fight for the title or would go towards the direction of retirement. “The Korean Zombie” answered, “Not really sure what’s gonna happen. It’s very difficult for a fighter to acknowledge that one’s career has ended. So I’ll have to see how well I fight in the octagon. I’ll have to assess myself on this fight and then decide what’s going on next.“

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Sung Jung is one of the most respected fighters on the featherweight roster. The 36-year-old holds a record of 17 victories and seven losses in his pro-MMA record. Further, he got his famous nickname “The Korean Zombie” for his zombie-like ability to continuously move forward and fight aggressively even after getting hit by heavy blows.

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This matchup against Max Holloway can indeed turn out to be a crucial fight for Sung Jung’s career. A win against a No. 1 ranked fighter doesn’t guarantee a title shot but does put him in the line for it. Almost at the end of his career, the Korean Zombie is looking for a way to potentially end his fighting career on a high note.

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The Korean Zombie is set to take on Max Holloway on UFC Fight Night

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Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie(Image courtesy: The Way of Martial Arts)

The main event of UFC fight night is set as Max Holloway takes on “The Korean Zombie” in a featherweight bout. The event is going to be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang.

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It is an exciting matchup between both fighters from the featherweight roster. Holloway will be stepping into the octagon after a victory against Arnold Allen in April. Currently, Holloway is the no.1 ranked contender in the division. On the other hand, Sung Jung is coming off a loss against featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 273. “The Korean Zombie” went on a war against the dominant champion only to get TKO’ed in the fourth round.

Additionally, Max Holloway is the potential favorite for this fight, with Sung Jung entering as an underdog. Both fighters hold huge strength and an ability to change the odds set against them. It is an entertaining fight for the MMA fans who are looking forward to the weekend.

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