Chris Taylor reported that a bout between Jung and Ortega<\/a> was in discussions for the September 21 fight night event in Mexico City.<\/p>\nAccording to sources, those negotiations are still “ongoing”, but nothing is set in stone as of this time.<\/p>\n
Given his most recent social media post, it appears that The Korean Zombie is growing frustrated with Brian Ortega for not acknowledging his callouts.<\/p>\n
If ‘T-City’ is not willing to fight him in Mexico this September, Chan Sung Jung will gladly square off with Ortega in front of his home country when the octagon returns to Korea on December 21.<\/p>\n
Brian Ortega has not competed inside the cage since suffering a fourth round TKO loss to reigning featherweight kingpin Max Holloway at UFC 231 this past December.<\/p>\n
Who do you think will emerge victorious if The Korean Zombie and Brian Ortega finalize a fight for later this year? Sound off in the comments section PENN Nation!<\/p>\n
This article first appeared on BJPENN.com July 20, 2019<\/p>\n
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