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Chan Sung Jung

"The Korean Zombie"
17-8-0★ 9bonusesSouth KoreaSouth KoreaLast 5
Kickboxing 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Max Holloway · TKO · Aug 26, 2023

17-8-0 · 14 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Max HollowayTKO · R3 0:23
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs The Korean Zombie·August 26, 2023

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CAREER SUMMARY

Chan Sung Jung holds a professional MMA record of 17-8-0. Jung has won 17 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Jung lands 3.76 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 0.79 takedowns per 15 minutes. Jung also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Most recent fight: August 26, 2023. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC.

Profile

Height
5'7"170 cm
Weight
145 lbs66 kg
Reach
72"183 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Mar 17, 1987
Age
39
Nationality
South Korea
Birthplace
Pohang, South Korea

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Max Holloway
    UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs The Korean Zombie· Aug 26, 2023· Featherweight· 17-8 vs 25-7
    TKO
    R3 · 0:23
    FOTN
  2. LOSS
    vs Alexander VolkanovskiTitle bout
    UFC 273: Volkanovski vs The Korean Zombie· Apr 9, 2022· Featherweight· 17-7 vs 24-1
    TKO
    R4 · 0:45
  3. WIN
    vs Dan Ige
    UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs Ige· Jun 19, 2021· Featherweight· 17-6 vs 15-4
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Brian Ortega
    UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs Jung· Oct 18, 2020· Featherweight· 16-6 vs 15-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Frankie Edgar
    UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Jung· Dec 21, 2019· Featherweight· 16-5 vs 23-8-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:18
    POTN
  6. WIN
    vs Renato Moicano
    UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs The Korean Zombie· Jun 22, 2019· Featherweight· 15-5 vs 13-3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:58
    POTN
  7. LOSS
    vs Yair Rodriguez
    UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs Rodriguez· Nov 10, 2018· Featherweight· 14-5 vs 16-2
    TKO
    R5 · 4:59
    FOTN
  8. WIN
    vs Dennis Bermudez
    UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs Korean Zombie· Feb 4, 2017· Featherweight· 14-4 vs 16-6
    TKO
    R1 · 2:29
    POTN
  9. LOSS
    vs Jose AldoTitle bout
    UFC 163: Aldo vs Korean Zombie· Aug 3, 2013· Featherweight· 13-4 vs 23-1
    TKO
    R4 · 2:00
  10. WIN
    vs Dustin Poirier
    UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier· May 15, 2012· Featherweight· 13-3 vs 12-2
    SUB
    R4 · 1:07
    FOTN + SOTN
  11. WIN
    vs Mark Hominick
    UFC 140: Jones vs Machida· Dec 10, 2011· Featherweight· 12-3 vs 20-10
    TKO
    R1 · 0:07
    KOTN
  12. WIN
    vs Leonard Garcia
    UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis· Mar 26, 2011· Featherweight· 11-3 vs 15-7-1
    SUB
    R2 · 4:59
    SOTN
  13. LOSS
    vs George Roop
    WEC 51: Aldo vs Gamburyan· Sep 29, 2010· Featherweight· 10-3 vs 11-6-1
    TKO
    R2 · 1:30
  14. LOSS
    vs Leonard Garcia
    WEC 48: Aldo vs Faber· Apr 23, 2010· Featherweight· 10-2 vs 14-5-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Matt Jaggers
    Sengoku 9· Aug 2, 2009· Featherweight· 10-1 vs 16-7
    SUB
    R2 · 1:25
  16. LOSS
    vs Masanori Kanehara
    Sengoku 8· May 2, 2009· Featherweight· 9-1 vs 15-6-5
    UD
  17. WIN
    vs Shintaro Ishiwatari
    Sengoku 7· Mar 20, 2009· Featherweight· 9-0 vs 6-2-3
    SUB
    R1 · 4:29
  18. WIN
    vs Fanjin Son
    Deep 39 Impact· Dec 10, 2008· Catchweight· 8-0 vs 5-4
    TKO
    R1 · 0:17
  19. WIN
    vs Michihiro Omigawa
    DEEP· Aug 16, 2008· 7-0 vs 3-7
    DEC
  20. WIN
    vs Jung Hyun Cho
    Korea FC: Tournament Series· May 31, 2008· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 4-1
    UD
  21. WIN
    vs Dae Han Choi
    Korea FC: Tournament Series· May 31, 2008· Bantamweight· 5-0 vs 1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:58
  22. WIN
    vs Jung Bum Choi
    Korea FC: Tournament Series· May 31, 2008· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:15
  23. WIN
    vs Hyung Geol Lee
    Pancrase Korea· Dec 16, 2007· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 1-2
    TKO
    R1 · 3:27
  24. WIN
    vs In Seok Yoo
    Pancrase Korea· Dec 16, 2007· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:34
  25. WIN
    vs Hyung Geol Lee
    Super Sambo Festival· Jun 24, 2007· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R2 · 3:07

Title bout

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Fight Ready

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (14 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
97 · top 7% in division
Submission Threat
96 · top 14% in division
Iron Chin
100 · best in division
Punch power97
Kick power90
Punch speed94
Kick speed90
Accuracy90
Takedowns90
Ground striking92
Submissions96
Chin100
Body strength93
Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 17-8-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.76per min
41% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.44per min
50% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.79per 15 min
44% success
Takedowns stuffed71%
Submission attempts0.7per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 7-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.76per min
41% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.44per min
50% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.79per 15 min
44% success
Takedowns stuffed71%
Submission attempts0.7per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Chan Sung Jung sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

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Official UFC Ranking

Chan Sung Jung's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#3 Featherweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked
331

Featherweight

#1#5#10#1520142016201820202022Feb 4, 2013 · #3Feb 25, 2013 · #4Jul 8, 2013 · #5Apr 21, 2014 · #6May 12, 2014 · #5Jul 28, 2014 · #6Oct 27, 2014 · #8Feb 8, 2017 · #9Feb 13, 2017 · #7Mar 15, 2017 · #6Apr 19, 2017 · #5Dec 13, 2017 · #6Dec 18, 2017 · #7Feb 26, 2018 · #8Jul 16, 2018 · #9Aug 6, 2018 · #10Nov 12, 2018 · #12Nov 19, 2018 · #13Feb 4, 2019 · #12Mar 5, 2019 · #13May 6, 2019 · #12Jun 26, 2019 · #6Oct 28, 2019 · #7Dec 16, 2019 · #6Dec 24, 2019 · #4Oct 19, 2020 · #5Apr 26, 2021 · #4Apr 12, 2022 · #5Jun 20, 2022 · #6Jun 27, 2022 · #7Sep 12, 2022 · #6Oct 24, 2022 · #7Nov 1, 2022 · #6May 16, 2023 · #7Jun 27, 2023 · #8Aug 29, 2023 · #10#10

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1642▼5
Peak
1776May 15, 2012
Rated fights
25
150016001700200820112014201720202023Jun 24, 2007 · 1541Dec 16, 2007 · 1578Dec 16, 2007 · 1615May 31, 2008 · 1639May 31, 2008 · 1664May 31, 2008 · 1687Aug 16, 2008 · 1697Dec 10, 2008 · 1717Mar 20, 2009 · 1736May 2, 2009 · 1712Aug 2, 2009 · 1728Apr 24, 2010 · 1714Sep 30, 2010 · 1666Mar 26, 2011 · 1699Dec 10, 2011 · 1733May 15, 2012 · 1776Aug 3, 2013 · 1737Feb 5, 2017 · 1667Nov 10, 2018 · 1618Jun 22, 2019 · 1640Dec 21, 2019 · 1665Oct 17, 2020 · 1657Jun 19, 2021 · 1674Apr 9, 2022 · 1666Aug 26, 2023 · 16421642

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Frequently asked questions

When does Chan Sung Jung fight next?

Chan Sung Jung has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Chan Sung Jung's record?

Chan Sung Jung's professional MMA record is 17-8-0.

Who is Chan Sung Jung fighting next?

Chan Sung Jung's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Chan Sung Jung fight last?

Chan Sung Jung most recently fought Max Holloway at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs The Korean Zombie on Saturday, August 26, 2023, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Chan Sung Jung fight in?

Chan Sung Jung fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Chan Sung Jung have?

Chan Sung Jung has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Chan Sung Jung won?

Chan Sung Jung has won 9 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night, 1× KO of the Night, 2× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Chan Sung Jung?

Chan Sung Jung is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Chan Sung Jung weigh?

Chan Sung Jung weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Chan Sung Jung's reach?

Chan Sung Jung has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Chan Sung Jung?

Chan Sung Jung is 39 years old (born Mar 17, 1987).

Where is Chan Sung Jung from?

Chan Sung Jung is from South Korea.

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