MMA community reacts to ‘Korean Zombie’ KO loss, UFC Singapore retirement: ‘The streets will never forget’

Chan Sung Jung, higher referred to as “The Korean Zombie,” referred to as an finish to his illustrious combating profession earlier at present (Sat., Aug. 26, 2023) at UFC Singapore dwell on ESPN+ from inside Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore, after struggling a vicious third-round knockout loss by the hands of former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway (watch HERE).

This was not your unusual Holloway struggle. In contrast to most of his opponents who attempt to beat “Blessed” in a chess match, “Korean Zombie” went for broke. The veteran contender knew this was doubtless going to be his final struggle within the Octagon so he let Holloway have it early and sometimes. For the primary time in a very long time struggle followers witnessed Holloway get wobbled on his toes.

Fortuitously for “Blessed,” he was in a position to hold his composure and win the hearth fights inside towards Jung. It was harmful waters, however Holloway ultimately caught “Korean Zombie” within the third spherical with an exquisite counter proper hand that despatched Jung crashing to the canvas. The struggle was waved off and Holloway earned his first stoppage win since 2018.

After the struggle, “Korean Zombie” took to the microphone to substantiate his retirement from the game. It was bittersweet contemplating how superior he’s been to look at over time, nevertheless it appeared like the best time for the 36-year-old fan favourite to stroll off into the sundown. Try his retirement speech under:

The MMA neighborhood was anticipating a Holloway win and a “Korean Zombie” retirement speech so that they had a lot to say after the conclusion of the primary occasion. Some mentioned Holloway’s knockout win whereas others paid tribute to Jung’s profession.

Try a few of the social media response under:

For full UFC Singapore outcomes, protection, and highlights click on HERE.