Jung Chan-sung, also known as Chan Sung Jung and recognized as The Korean Zombie, is a South Korean mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC's Featherweight division. He has been a professional fighter since 2007 and has previously participated in organizations like WEC, Pancrase, World Victory Road, and DEEP. His nickname, The Korean Zombie, originates from his remarkable capacity to persistently advance and maintain an aggressive fighting style, even when subjected to significant strikes. He currently holds the #8 spot in the UFC featherweight rankings.
Jung Chan-sung was born in Pohang, South Korea in 1987. Due to his small size and rural upbringing, he endured constant bullying from peers, which often resulted in fights and confrontations. When he was 14 years old, however, his aunt intervened by taking him to a Hapkido gym nearby, where he trained in Kickboxing before attending education at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, where he also began studying Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
At the age of 18, Jung enlisted in the South Korean Navy and commenced training in Taekwondo. In June 2007, he achieved victory in a Sambo tournament organized by the Korean Sambo Association. Later that year, in December, he secured the Lightweight division title in the Pancrase Korea Neo-Blood Tournament by defeating fellow South Koreans Yoo In Seok and Lee Hyung Geol. At the young age of 20, Jung ventured into mixed martial arts and quickly made his professional debut. In May 2008, he emerged as the victor in KOREA-FC's 8-man MMA tournament in the 65 kg division. Jung also gained recognition for his participation in the South Korean cable television show called Street Fighter in 2007. He competed in the 70 kg tournament and emerged as the winner. Notably, this tournament focused on stand-up fighting, similar to K-1 but without a ring.
The Korean Zombie Next Fight - Opponent, Date, Location
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The Korean Zombie will face Max Holloway for their next fight at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie (UFC on ESPN+ 83), scheduled on August 26, 2023, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.
This fight marks The Korean Zombie’s return to the octagon after more than a year of inactivity.
In his last fight, The Korean Zombie lost against Alexander Volkanovski via TKO in the 4th round.
The Korean Zombie’s Record
| 24 matches | 17 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 4 |
| By submission | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 3 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time |
| Loss | 17–7 | Alexander Volkanovski | TKO (punches) | UFC 273 | April 9, 2022 | 4 | 0:45 |
| Win | 17–6 | Dan Ige | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige | June 19, 2021 | 5 | 5:00 |
| Loss | 16–6 | Brian Ortega | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie | October 18, 2020 | 5 | 5:00 |
| Win | 16–5 | Frankie Edgar | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie | December 21, 2019 | 1 | 3:18 |
| Win | 15–5 | Renato Moicano | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie | June 22, 2019 | 1 | 0:58 |
| Loss | 14–5 | Yair Rodríguez | KO (elbow) | UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez | November 10, 2018 | 5 | 4:59 |
| Win | 14–4 | Dennis Bermudez | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie | February 4, 2017 | 1 | 2:49 |
| Loss | 13–4 | José Aldo | TKO (punches) | UFC 163 | August 3, 2013 | 4 | 2:00 |
| Win | 13–3 | Dustin Poirier | Technical Submission (D'Arce choke) | UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier | May 15, 2012 | 4 | 1:07 |
| Win | 12–3 | Mark Hominick | KO (punches) | UFC 140 | December 10, 2011 | 1 | 0:07 |
| Win | 11–3 | Leonard Garcia | Submission (twister) | UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis | March 26, 2011 | 2 | 4:59 |
| Loss | 10–3 | George Roop | KO (head kick) | WEC 51 | September 30, 2010 | 2 | 1:30 |
| Loss | 10–2 | Leonard Garcia | Decision (split) | WEC 48 | April 24, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 |
| Win | 10–1 | Matt Jaggers | Submission (triangle choke) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 9 | August 2, 2009 | 2 | 1:25 |
| Loss | 9–1 | Masanori Kanehara | Decision (unanimous) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 8 | May 2, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 |
| Win | 9–0 | Shintaro Ishiwatari | Submission (rear-naked choke) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 7 | March 20, 2009 | 1 | 4:29 |
| Win | 8–0 | Fanjin Son | KO (punch) | Deep: 39 Impact | December 10, 2008 | 1 | 0:17 |
| Win | 7–0 | Michihiro Omigawa | Decision (unanimous) | Deep: Gladiator | August 16, 2008 | 2 | 5:00 |
| Win | 6–0 | Jung-Hun Cho | Decision (unanimous) | Korea FC | May 31, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 |
| Win | 5–0 | Dae-Han Choi | Submission (triangle choke) | 1 | 3:38 | ||
| Win | 4–0 | Jung-Beom Choi | Submission (armbar) | 1 | 2:15 | ||
| Win | 3–0 | Hyung-Geol Lee | TKO (punches) | Pancrase: 2007 Korea Neo-Blood Tournament | December 16, 2007 | 1 | 3:27 |
| Win | 2–0 | In-Seok Yoo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 2:34 | ||
| Win | 1–0 | Hyung-Geol Lee | Submission (reverse armbar) | Super Sambo Festival | June 24, 2007 | 2 | 3:07 |
Max Holloway’s Record
| 31 matches | 24 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 10 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 12 | 6 |
Last Updated On August 24, 2023
FAQs
A. The Korean Zombie’s MMA record is 17 wins and 7 losses.
A. At present, The Korean Zombie has fought 10 times in the UFC.
A. The Korean Zombie is 36 years old in 2023.
A. The Korean Zombie is of South Korean nationality.
A. The Korean Zombie is 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) tall.
