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What’s next for Korean Zombie and Frankie Edgar after UFC Busan?
Over the weekend, “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung fought at home in the main event of UFC Busan. He took on short-notice replacement opponent Frankie Edgar. It was a critical fight for both men as the winner would be well-positioned for a fight with new featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. In the end, it was […]
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Frankie Edgar issues statement following TKO loss to The Korean Zombie
Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar took on The Korean Zombie in the headliner of today’s UFC Busan event in South Korea. ‘The Answer’ had taken the bout on short-notice, this after ‘TKZ’s’ original opponent Brian Ortega was forced to withdraw from the contest due to injury. The decision prolonged Edgar’s eventual move to bantamweight, […]
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The Korean Zombie issues statement following win over Frankie Edgar
‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung (16-5 MMA) picked up a massive win over former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar in today’s UFC Busan main event. ‘TKZ’ and ‘The Answer’ collided in a featherweight showdown, this after Brian Ortega was forced to pull out of the event due to injury. Edgar was returning to action for […]
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The Korean Zombie requires eye surgery following win over Frankie Edgar at UFC Busan
‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung picked up arguably the biggest win of his mixed martial arts career today, defeating Frankie Edgar by first round TKO in the UFC Busan main event. It was an incredible performance from ‘TKZ’, which culminated in his eighth career “performance of the night” from UFC officials. Jung (16-5 MMA) […]
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The Korean Zombie wants Alexander Volkanovski next!
‘The Korean Zombie’ picked up arguably the biggest win of his career today at UFC Busan, stopping former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar in the very first round. Chan Sung Jung (16-5 MMA) was able to rock the New Jersey native early on in the fight with a solid punch and quickly used that momentum to […]
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Pros react after The Korean Zombie TKO’s Frankie Edgar at UFC Busan
A featherweight bout between ‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung and former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar headlined today’s UFC Busan event. Jung (15-5 MMA) was originally scheduled to face Brian Ortega at today’s event. However, the California native suffered an injury and was thus forced to pull out of the contest. Stepping up on short-notice […]
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UFC Busan Results: Korean Zombie TKO’s Frankie Edgar (Video)
A key featherweight bout between ‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung and former lightweight title holder Frankie Edgar headlines today’s UFC Busan event. Jung (15-5 MMA) was initially slated to face Brian Ortega at today’s event. However, the California native suffered an injury and was thus forced out of the contest. Stepping up to save […]
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UFC Busan: Frankie Edgar vs Korean Zombie Live Results and Highlights
The Octagon returns to Korea for UFC Busan, a 13-bout fight card headlined by a featherweight tilt between Frankie Edgar and ‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung. Jung (15-5 MMA) was initially slated to face Brian Ortega at today’s event. However, the California native suffered an injury and was thus forced out of the contest. […]
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UFC Busan fight card and start times
The UFC is back to business in Busan, South Korea on Saturday with the anticipated UFC Busan card. UFC Busan will be headlined by a featherweight fight between Korean legend “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung and Frankie Edgar. The Korean Zombie was originally expected to fight Brian Ortega. However, the 28-year old suffered a […]
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UFC Busan | Pro fighters make their picks for Frankie Edgar vs. the Korean Zombie
In the final UFC card of the year and the decade, the Octagon will touch down in Busan, South Korea. The UFC Busan main event pairs short-notice replacement, Frankie Edgar against “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung. Heading into the fight, Edgar is a +145 underdog while Jung is a -175 favorite. Ahead of the […]
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PHOTO | The Korean Zombie is shredded ahead of UFC Busan headliner
“The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung is slated to return to the cage in the main event of the UFC’s debut in Busan, South Korea this weekend. While he’s been forced to deal with a last-minute opponent change for this UFC Busan card — Frankie Edgar has stepped in to replace the injured Brian Ortega […]
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Frankie Edgar explains why he accepted ‘Korean Zombie’ fight, addresses frustrated Cory Sandhagen
Frankie Edgar was expected to make his bantamweight debut opposite Cory Sandhagen at UFC Raleigh in late January. When he was asked to replace the injured Brian Ortega against the injured “Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, however, he accepted. He’s now scheduled to meet the undead Korean in the main event of UFC Busan on […]
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Frankie Edgar reacts after booking short-notice fight with The Korean Zombie
Frankie Edgar released a statement after it was confirmed he will replace Brian Ortega and fight Chan Sung Jung on Saturday December 21 at UFC Fight Night 165. Ortega was scheduled to face “The Korean Zombie” in the main event of UFC Busan. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported that the Californian was out of the fight […]
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Frankie Edgar vs. ‘The Korean Zombie’ set as UFC Busan main event
The UFC has found a replacement for Brian Ortega to battle Chan Sung Jung in the main event of UFC Busan. MMA Junkie was first to report that Frankie Edgar has agreed to battle ‘The Korean Zombie’ in the main event. BJPENN.com has since confirmed that news with sources close to the situation. It obviously […]
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Frankie Edgar named as frontrunner to replace Ortega against ‘Korean Zombie’
Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar could be looking at a busy few weeks. Last night, we were hit with the unfortunate news that recent featherweight title challenger Brian Ortega has been forced out of his fan-friendly showdown with “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, which was tapped to headline the UFC’s debut in Busan, […]
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Brian Ortega issues statement after being forced out of Korean Zombie fight
Earlier this evening unfortunate news broke that Brian Ortega has been forced out this month’s UFC Busan main event against ‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani was first to report the disappointing news citing an undisclosed injury had forced ‘T-City’ out of the highly anticipated featherweight matchup. Most recently Brian Ortega took […]
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Breaking! Brian Ortega out of UFC Busan main event against The Korean Zombie
Brian Ortega’s long-awaited return to the Octagon will have to wait. Ortega, who has not fought since losing to Max Holloway at UFC 231 last December, was scheduled to fight Chan Sung Jung aka The Korean Zombie at UFC Busan on Dec. 21. But, according to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, Ortega has been forced to pull […]
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The Korean Zombie vs. Brian Ortega headlines UFC South Korea
A matchup between two of the most exciting featherweights in the game is official as “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung takes on Brian Ortega in the main event of UFC South Korea. The event takes place December 21 at Sajik Arena in Busan, South Korean. It’s the UFC’s final card of 2019. The UFC […]
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The Korean Zombie responds to Brian Ortega’s challenge
‘The Korean Zombie’ responds to Brian Ortega’s call out for a featherweight fight this year. The pair are targeted for a throw down at UFC 244 or UFC 245. Brian Ortega is ready to return to the Octagon and vindicate his last loss. He fought featherweight champion Max Holloway at UFC 231 in 2018 but […]
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The Korean Zombie responds to Brian Ortega: “You lie too much”
Earlier this summer BJPENN.com reported that a key featherweight bout between The Korean Zombie and Brian Ortega was in the works for UFC Mexico. However, after the UFC announced that Jeremy Stephens vs. Yair Rodriguez would be headlining the September 21 fight card, it appeared that the promotion may have different plans for Jung and […]
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Brian Ortega responds to ‘The Korean Zombie’
Last week, BJPenn.com’s Chris Taylor reported that a featherweight showdown between top contenders Brian Ortega and “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung is likely to land on the UFC’s September 21 return to Mexico City. BREAKING! Korean Zombie vs Brian Ortega is in the works for September 21 in Mexico City. It is not a […]
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The Korean Zombie demands answers from Brian Ortega
The Korean Zombie is looking to score a fight with Brian Ortega and has even offered ‘T-City’ his choice of event and venue. ‘TKZ’ is coming off a sensational first round finish of Renato Moicano, and believes a fight with the Californian is the next best thing to being offered a title shot. The former […]
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Breaking | ‘The Korean Zombie’ and Brian Ortega targeted to throw down in Mexico
The UFC is headed back to Mexico City on September 21, and the promotion will reportedly be bringing along some awesome featherweight action, as former title challengers Brian Ortega and “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung are being targeted to throw down on the card. This exciting plan was first reported by BJPenn.com’s Chris Taylor. […]
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UFC rankings update: ‘Korean Zombie’ rises at featherweight
The official UFC rankings have been updated in the wake of last Saturday’s UFC Greenville card, and as expected “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung has taken a big climb up the featherweight list on the strength of his first-round drubbing of Renato Moicano. In fact, the Korean Zombie has caused something of a domino […]
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Renato Moicano coach ‘flabbergasted’ by Korean Zombie loss
In the main event of Saturday’s UFC Greenville card, Renato Moicano sought to rebound from a TKO loss to Jose Aldo with a big win over fan favorite “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung. Regrettably for the Brazilian and his team, this fight went quite disastrously, as he was put down by a volley of […]
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‘The Korean Zombie’ targets top-4 foe after UFC Greenville win
Chan Sung Jung — better known as “The Korean Zombie” — rebounded from his tough knockout loss to Yair Rodriguez in the best fashion possible, snuffing Renato Moicano in less than a minute in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Greenville card. Speaking post-fight, the Korean star admitted this highlight reel victory helped to erase […]
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What’s next for ‘The Korean Zombie’ and Renato Moicano after UFC Greenville?
The Octagon made its debut in South Carolina last night with UFC Greenville. In the main event, Chan Sung Jung, AKA “The Korean Zombie” was back after the last second knockout loss he suffered to Yair Rodriguez in November. He was taking on Brazil’s Renato Moicano, who was coming off of a TKO loss to […]
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Jeremy Stephens calls out The Korean Zombie!
It didn’t take long for “The Korean Zombie” to get called out. Just minutes after brutally knocking out Renato Moicano in the main event of Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night 154 in Greenville, Chan Sung Jung was called out by fellow featherweight knockout artist Jeremy Stephens. Here’s what Stephens had to say on Twitter: I’ll […]