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Report | Korean Zombie vs. Ricardo Lamas in the works to headline July’s UFC event in Long Island
Korean Zombie vs. Ricardo Lamas in the works to headline July’s UFC event in Long Island A key featherweight bout between former title challengers Chan Sung Jung and Ricardo Lamas is in the works to headline July’s UFC on FOX 25 event in Long Island, New York. BJPENN.com’s own Chris Taylor broke the news just […]
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Korean Zombie doubles down on Ricardo Lamas callout, suggests month for potential fight
Earlier this month, BJPENN.COM’s own Chris Taylor reported that Chan Sung Jung – more widely known as “The Korean Zombie” had his crosshairs set on fellow featherweight contender Ricardo Lamas. Just spoke with Korean Zombie's manager who revealed to me that KZ is targeting former title challenger Ricardo Lamas for his next fight — Chris […]
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The Korean Zombie wants to take out “The Bully” next
In early February, South Korean featherweight Chan Sung Jung – more widely known by his nickname “The Korean Zombie” – made a successful return to action after more than three years on the shelf, delivering a thudding, first-round knockout of the game Dennis Bermudez. With this win, the undead star burst back into the UFC […]
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EXCLUSIVE | The Korean Zombie explains why he called out BJ Penn
“The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung made a successful return to the octagon earlier this month in Houston, scoring a first-round knockout victory over Dennis Bermudez in the main event of UFC Fight Night 104. Jung caught Bermudez with a devastating uppercut midway through the opening round that sent Dennis crashing to the canvas which […]
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EXCLUSIVE | ‘The Korean Zombie’ hoping for an arena full of zombies at next fight
Even after three-and-a-half years, “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung didn’t skip a beat in his return to competition in the UFC. Jung stepped into the Octagon to take on then-#9 UFC ranked featherweight Dennis Bermudez after taking time off to fulfill his mandatory service in the military for South Korea. Jung took the opportunity […]
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EXCLUSIVE | “The Korean Zombie” doesn’t anticipate a rematch with Jose Aldo
Earlier this month, Chan Sung Jung – more widely known as “The Korean Zombie” – returned from a lengthy hiatus to score a blistering, first-round knockout win over a game Dennis Bermudez. With this win, the resurgent fan favorite was immediately talked about as a potential featherweight title challenger. Jung, of course, is quite familiar […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Korean Zombie on McGregor vs. Mayweather: “I’d put every last cent I have on Floyd”
Last weekend, the UFC touched down in Houston, Texas with its annual Super Bowl weekend card which featured the return of the Korean Zombie. The event was headlined by an intriguing featherweight showdown. In one corner, we had Dennis Bermudez. In the other, we had Chan Sung Jung – more widely known as “The Korean […]
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EXCLUSIVE | The Korean Zombie opens up on fatherhood and fighting
This past weekend, featherweight superstar ‘The Korean Zombie’, Chan Sung Jung stepped into the Octagon for the first time in nearly 4 years. The return was a triumphant one for the fan-favorite featherweight, who had been absent from the Octagon since his 2013 TKO loss to Jose Aldo. Following that fight, The Korean Zombie began […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Korean Zombie reveals who he wants to fight next
Last weekend, the UFC touched down in Houston, Texas with its annual Super Bowl weekend card. This year, the card was headlined by an intriguing featherweight showdown. In one corner, we had Dennis Bermudez. In the other, we had Chan Sung Jung – more widely known as “The Korean Zombie” – who was returning from […]
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Dennis Bermudez feels fight with Chan Sung Jung was stopped ‘a little bit early’
After a three-and-a-half-year layoff from fighting, Chan Sung Jung did not skip a beat in his return to the Octagon on Saturday. Unranked after the long layoff with doing his mandatory military service for South Korea, Jung took on Dennis Bermudez, who stepped into the Octagon ranked #9 in the official UFC featherweight rankings. “The […]
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Jeremy Stephens calls out the Korean Zombie for April fight
Jeremy Stephens is keen to channel Rick Grimes and do some zombie hunting. The brick fisted featherweight recently took to social media to campaign for a bout with Chan Sung Jung – better known as “The Korean Zombie.” Stephens hopes the UFC will put this fight together for the UFC’s planned April 15 debut in […]
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The Korean Zombie discusses his return to competition: my goal is to be the champion
Last night, in the main event of the UFC’s latest trip to Houston, Texas, featherweight fan favorite Chan Sung Jung – better known as the Korean Zombie – levelled Dennis Bermudez with a first-round uppercut. It was a gorgeously executed punch, and a wonderful addition to his already lengthy highlight reel. The real significance of […]
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Three Fights We Want to See After UFC Houston
With the UFC’s exciting stop in Houston now in the rear view mirror, it’s time to look to the future, as the card’s winners set their sights on their next challenges, and its losers look for the opportunity to bounce back. While their are exciting options available for all of Houston’s 24 fighters going forward, […]
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Korean Zombie drew inspiration from Dominick Cruz ahead of comeback fight
Last night, in the main event of the UFC’s latest trip to Houston, fan favorite featherweight Chan Sung Jung – better known by his monicker “The Korean Zombie” – stepped back into the cage after a hiatus of more than three years. He did so against long-time featherweight contender and Ultimate Fighter runner-up Dennis Bermudez. […]
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Pros react to the Korean Zombie’s impressive return to the cage
Last night, in the main event of the UFC’s latest trip to Houston, Texas, fan favorite featherweight Chan Sung Jung – better known by his nickname “The Korean Zombie” – returned to the cage after a hiatus of more than three years. He did so against long-time featherweight contender Dennis Bermudez. Despite his long time […]
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VIDEO | The Korean Zombie knocks out Dennis Bermudez
WORLD WAR Z! A shocker of a KO from The Korean Zombie over Dennis Bermudez in tonight's main event. #UFCHouston https://t.co/Qj2mRHSmX8 — FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) February 5, 2017 In the main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: Houston’, The Korean Zombie Chan Sung Jung returned to the Octagon after nearly four years away from the […]
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The 5 Best Korean Zombie Fights Ever
Chan Sung Jung – better known by his nickname “The Korean Zombie” – is one of the most exciting fighters in MMA. Unfortunately, it’s been years since we’ve seen him in action, as he’s been kept on the shelf by the two years of mandatory military service required of all South Korean men. Luckily for […]
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Chan Sung Jung discusses Korean Zombie return this Saturday
Saturday February 4th, in the main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: Texas’, fan favorite featherweight Chan Sung Jung, also known as ‘The Korean Zombie’, will make his highly anticipated return to the Octagon almost 4 years after his last scrap. Jung rode a 3-fight win streak into a featherweight scrap with Jose Aldo, which saw […]
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VIDEO | Fedor Emelianenko vs. ‘The Korean Zombie’ in friendly fight
In this rare video, you can see MMA icon Fedor Emelianenko competing against UFC featherweight Chan Sung Jung, also known as ‘The Korean Zombie’ in a foreign gameshow. While the ‘fight’ is certainly a friendly one, with smiles being exchanged by both men throughout the session, Emelianenko doesn’t hesitate to use his Sambo and throw […]
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“The Korean Zombie” vs. “The Menace” set to headline UFC Fight Night 104
After a long stretch on the shelf, during which he fulfilled the two years of mandatory military service required of all South Korean citizens, “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung is ready to return to the Octagon. Though he’s called for a comeback fight with our very own BJ Penn, it was announced yesterday that […]
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“The Korean Zombie” is being targeted for a Super Bowl weekend return
After a long stretch on the shelf, during which he fulfilled the two years of mandatory military service required of all South Korean citizens, “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung is ready to return to the Octagon. Though he’s called for a comeback fight with our very own BJ Penn, it sounds as though he’ll […]
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EXCLUSIVE | “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung is back and better than ever
Now closing in on the end of the two years of mandatory military service required of South Korean citizens, Chan Sung Jung – more widely known as “The Korean Zombie” – is poised for a return to the Octagon. In advance of his return, the featherweight favorite spoke with Chris Taylor on BJPenn.com’s Rapid Fire […]
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EXCLUSIVE | The Korean Zombie explains his decision to callout BJ Penn
Former UFC featherweight title challenger Chan Sung Jung is quickly closing in on the end of the two years of mandatory military service he was required to serve as a citizen of South Korea. Jung was most recently seen in action at UFC 163 in May of 2012, where he suffered a fourth-round TKO loss […]
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EXCLUSIVE | The Korean Zombie: Conor McGregor Has Made a Mess of the Featherweight Division
Now closing in on the end of the two years of mandatory military service required of South Korean citizens, Chan Sung Jung – more widely known as “The Korean Zombie” – is poised for return to the Octagon. In advance of his return, the featherweight favorite spoke with Chris Taylor on BJPenn.com’s Rapid Fire to discuss […]
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VIDEO | The Korean Zombie is Back, and He Wants BJ Penn!
https://www.facebook.com/monsterzym/videos/1282251001799145/ South Korea’s Chan Sung Jung (13-4), more widely known as “The Korean Zombie”, is one of the most popular fighters in the game. Unfortunately, the ever-entertaining featherweight has been absent from our lives for the last two years, as he completes the mandatory military service required of all South Korean men. Luckily, that two-year […]
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VIDEO | Rener Gracie vs ‘Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung
A short clip of the “Korean Zombie,” Chan Sung Jung has been revealed by Rener Gracie after his recent trip to Seoul, Korea. Sung Jung has not fought in the UFC since losing his title fight against Jose Aldo at UFC 163 back in 2013. Sung Jung has been serving his required two-year military service […]
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Chan Sung Jung AKA ‘The Korean Zombie’ plans return to the UFC
News broke in October of 2014 that fan-favorite fighter Chan Sung Jung, also known as ‘The Korean Zombie’ would be leaving the UFC to fulfill his required 2-year military service to South Korea. While many wondered if a 2-year hiatus from the UFC following his TKO loss to Jose Aldo at UFC 163 would ultimately […]