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The Korean Zombie

Former South Korean MMA fighter
Former South Korean MMA fighter
Jung Chan-sung, also known as The Korean Zombie, competed in UFC Featherweight division. He is known for his relentless fighting style despite taking heavy blows.
1987-03-17
Birth of Individual
A person was born on March 17, 1987.
2007
Chan Sung Jung makes his professional debut in MMA
Chan Sung Jung made his professional debut in mixed martial arts in 2007, finishing five out of his first six opponents while competing in South Korea.
2008
Defeated Michihiro Omigawa in DEEP bout
In 2008, he achieved victory over Michihiro Omigawa in a DEEP bout.
2009-08-02
Sengoku - Ninth Battle
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2010-04-24
WEC 48: Jung vs. Garcia
In WEC 48 on April 24, 2010, Chan Sung Jung lost a three round split decision to Leonard Garcia in a highly acclaimed bout known as the 'Fight of the Decade'.
2010-09-30
WEC 51 - Aldo vs. Gamburyan
In WEC 51, Korean Zombie fought against Roop and lost by KO with a head kick.
2011-03-26
Chan Sung Jung's UFC Debut Against Leonard Garcia
Six months after a loss, Chan Sung Jung made his UFC debut against Leonard Garcia. He trained at Team Alpha Male and promised to finish Garcia without needing judges. This fight was crucial for his career as a loss would mean being cut by the UFC.
2011-03-27
Return from Military Service
On March 27, 2011, the individual returned after completing two years of military service.
2011-12-10
Chan Sung Jung knocks out Mark Hominick at UFC 140
At UFC 140 on December 10, 2011, Chan Sung Jung knocked out Mark Hominick in just 6.2 seconds of the first round.
2012-05-15
Fight of the Year vs. Dustin Poirier
On May 15, 2012, The Korean Zombie had an epic battle with Dustin Poirier, which was recognized as the Fight of the Year by multiple organizations including ESPN and Sherdog.
2013-07-30
Chan-Sung Jung's UFC 163 Fight Against Jose Aldo
Chan-Sung Jung, also known as the Korean Zombie, had a chance to lift the popularity of MMA in Korea by facing long-time champion Jose Aldo at UFC 163. This fight was highly anticipated and received significant attention from the mass media in Korea, potentially leading to the growth of MMA popularity in the country.
2013-08-03
Jung vs. Aldo for UFC Featherweight Championship
Chan Sung Jung replaced an injured fighter to face José Aldo for the UFC Featherweight Championship. Aldo defeated Jung via fourth-round TKO, leading to Jung suffering a dislocated shoulder during the fight.
2014-10
Jung announces intention for mandatory military service
In mid-October 2014, Chan Sung Jung announced his intention to begin mandatory military service in South Korea, indicating a break from mixed martial arts for two years.
2016
Train to Busan: Zombie Outbreak on a Train
Train to Busan follows passengers on a train as a zombie outbreak occurs. The virus spreads rapidly, leading to chaos as they try to reach a quarantine zone in Busan. The film explores themes of fear and survival.
2017-02-04
Chan Sung Jung's Return to UFC
After a three and a half year layoff, Chan Sung Jung made his awaited return to the UFC by knocking out Dennis Bermudez in the main event of UFC Fight Night 104. Despite questions about ring rust, he showcased his skills and ended the fight in under three minutes.
2018-11-10
UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodriguez
The UFC event titled UFC Fight Night featured a match between Korean Zombie and Rodriguez on November 10, 2018. The fight ended with a knockout or technical knockout (KO/TKO) victory, with the winning move being an elbow strike delivered at 4 minutes and 59 seconds of the match.
2019-06-22
Chan Sung Jung defeats Renato Moicano
On June 22, 2019, Chan Sung Jung, also known as The Korean Zombie, emerged victorious over Renato Moicano by using strikes in the first round at :58.
2019-12-21
Chan Sung Jung defeats Frankie Edgar
On December 21, 2019, Chan Sung Jung, also known as The Korean Zombie, won the fight against Frankie Edgar by using strikes in the first round at 3:18.
2020-10-17
UFC Fight Night 180 - Ortega vs. Korean Zombie
In this UFC event, Korean Zombie faced Ortega and won by unanimous decision.
2020-10-18
Chan Sung Jung loses to Brian Ortega at UFC Fight Night
On October 18, 2020, Chan Sung Jung faced Brian Ortega in a five-round unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night, resulting in a loss for The Korean Zombie.
2021-06-19
UFC Fight Night: Jung vs. Ige
The UFC event where Chan Sung Jung faced off against Dan Ige and emerged victorious.
2022-04-09
Jung vs. Volkanovski at UFC 273
Chan Sung Jung challenged Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC Featherweight Championship at UFC 273. Jung lost the fight via TKO early in round four after being out struck and knocked down multiple times.
2022-05-31
The Korean Zombie rejects retirement
The Korean Zombie decides not to retire despite not having long-term goals. He recently lost a fight to Alexander Volkanovski.
2023-08-26
Jung vs. Holloway at UFC Fight Night 225
Chan Sung Jung faced Max Holloway for the last time in his MMA career at UFC Fight Night 225. Jung lost to Holloway via third-round KO and announced his retirement after the fight, earning a Fight of the Night award.
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