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Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie was an MMA fight promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie is took place on 26th August 2023.
Max Holloway and The Korean Zombie are currently ranked #1 and #8 in the UFC featherweight standings, respectively.
Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie UFC Head-to-Head Records
Max Holloway faced The Korean Zombie for the first time at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie (UFC on ESPN+ 83), Holloway won the fight via a KO at the start of the third round.
Max Holloway is coming off a victory against Arnold Allen, whereas The Korean Zombie is 2-1 in his last three fights.
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie took place on August 26, 2023, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.
This fight marked The Korean Zombie's final fight as he announced his retirement after the fight and hung up his gloves.
Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie Stats
| Stats | Max Holloway | The Korean Zombie |
| MMA Record | 25-7-0 | 17-8-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Featherweight) | 1 | 8 |
| Last Fight | Win | Loss |
| Nationality | American | South Korean |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Reach | 69 in | 72 in |
| Leg Reach | 42 in | 38.5 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 47% | 42% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 53% | 47% |
| Takedown Defense | 84% | 72% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 2 | 0 |
| MMA Debut | 2010 | 2007 |
Max Holloway’s Record
| 31 matches | 25 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 12 | 6 |
The Korean Zombie’s Record
| 24 matches | 17 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 5 |
| By submission | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 3 |
The Korean Zombie’s MMA Career
In January 2011, Jung (The Korean Zombie) was set to fight Rani Yahya at UFC Fight Night 23 but had to withdraw due to injury. He later faced Leonard Garcia in March 2011 at UFC Fight Night 24, winning via a twister submission, a UFC first, earning Submission of the Night and later Submission of the Year honors.
In December 2011 at UFC 140, Jung knocked out Mark Hominick in just seven seconds, tying a UFC record. He faced Dustin Poirier in May 2012, winning by submission in the fourth round, earning Fight of the Night and Submission of the Year honors.
Jung replaced Anthony Pettis to fight José Aldo for the UFC Featherweight Championship in August 2013 but lost via TKO due to a dislocated shoulder.
In 2014, Jung withdrew from a fight with Akira Corassani due to injury and later began his mandatory military service in South Korea.
Returning in 2017, Jung knocked out Dennis Bermudez and received his first Performance of the Night bonus.
In 2018, a scheduled fight with Frankie Edgar was replaced by Yair Rodríguez, with Jung losing by knockout in the final second of the fifth round.
In 2019, Jung won by technical knockout against Renato Moicano and by TKO against Frankie Edgar, earning Performance of the Night bonuses for both.
A fight with Brian Ortega was rescheduled to 2020, with Jung losing via unanimous decision.
In 2021, Jung defeated Dan Ige via unanimous decision and was promoted to a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
In April 2022, Jung was challenged for the UFC Featherweight Championship against Alexander Volkanovski but lost via TKO in round four.
In his upcoming fight against Max Holloway on August 26, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 52, The Korean Zombie lost via a KO in the 3rd round.
Last Updated On August 27, 2023
FAQs
A. Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie is scheduled to take place on August 26th, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie.
A. Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie is taking place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.
A. Max Holloway holds an MMA record of 25-7-0 and is currently ranked #1 in UFC featherweight rankings.
A. The Korean Zombie has compiled a professional MMA record of 17 wins and 8 losses (17-8-0) and is ranked No.8 in the UFC featherweight rankings.
A. Max Holloway is currently 31 years old.
