Chan Sung Jung
“The Korean Zombie”
Professional record
Last 5: LLWLW
Profile
- Age
- 39 (born March 17, 1987)
- Born in
- Pohang
- Height
- 5' 7"
- Weight
- 145 lbs.
- Reach
- 72"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- UFC record
- 7-5
- Title fights
- 2
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC7
- KO/TKO 4
- Submission 2
- Decision 1
Losses in the UFC5
- KO/TKO 4
- Decision 1
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 3.76 top 39%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 4.44
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 0.79 top 63%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 0.7
Next fight
In the record book
About Chan Sung Jung
Chan Sung Jung "The Korean Zombie" is a featherweight mixed martial artist, born in Pohang, South Korea, on March 17, 1987. Jung stands 5' 7", has a 72" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.
Jung turned professional in 2007, debuting with Super Sambo Festival. A 10-3 record outside the UFC came first. Jung made a UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis in March 2011 and beat Leonard Garcia by twister from back control. In the UFC, Jung is 7-5 across 12 fights.
A finisher on the feet, Jung has won 4 of 7 UFC fights by knockout. Notable wins include Frankie Edgar and Dustin Poirier, both UFC title-fight winners. Jung ranks #1 in UFC history for most neck crank wins.
Jung's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie in August 2023, where Jung lost to Max Holloway.
UFC fight history
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L
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R3 0:23
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie
Aug 26, 2023
34Str 0TD 0KD -
L
Alexander Volkanovski Title
KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R4 0:45
UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie
Apr 9, 2022
48Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R5 5:00
Jun 19, 2021
92Str 3TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R5 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie
Oct 17, 2020
62Str 0TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 3:18
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie
Dec 21, 2019
46Str 0TD 1KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:58
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie
Jun 22, 2019
16Str 0TD 1KD -
L
KO/TKO · Elbow to Head At Distance · R5 4:59
UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodriguez
Nov 10, 2018
126Str 0TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 2:29
UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie
Feb 4, 2017
17Str 0TD 1KD -
L
Jose Aldo Title
KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R4 2:00
Aug 3, 2013
17Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Submission · D'Arce Choke From Front HeadlockTechnical Submission · R4 1:07
UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier
May 15, 2012
74Str 4TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:07
Dec 10, 2011
6Str 0TD 1KD -
W
Submission · Twister From Back Control · R2 4:59
UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis
Mar 26, 2011
30Str 1TD 0KD
Full MMA career
Chan Sung Jung is 17-8 across 25 professional fights in 7 promotions, since a pro debut on June 24, 2007 (Super Sambo Festival). 13 of those fights were outside the UFC.
Pro wins17
- KO/TKO 6
- Submission 8
- Decision 3
Pro losses8
- KO/TKO 5
- Decision 3
- Finish rate
- 82% of wins
- Longest win streak
- 9
- Current streak
- 2 losses
Fights by promotion
| Promotion | Record | First fight |
|---|---|---|
| UFC | 7-5 | 2011 |
| Korea FC | 3-0 | 2008 |
| World Victory Road Presents | 2-1 | 2009 |
| Deep | 2-0 | 2008 |
| Pancrase | 2-0 | 2007 |
| WEC | 0-2 | 2010 |
| Super Sambo Festival | 1-0 | 2007 |
All professional fights
| Result | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| L | Max Holloway | Aug 26, 2023 |
| L | Alexander Volkanovski | Apr 9, 2022 |
| W | Dan Ige | Jun 19, 2021 |
| L | Brian Ortega | Oct 17, 2020 |
| W | Frankie Edgar | Dec 21, 2019 |
| W | Renato Moicano | Jun 22, 2019 |
| L | Yair Rodríguez | Nov 10, 2018 |
| W | Dennis Bermudez | Feb 4, 2017 |
| L | José Aldo | Aug 3, 2013 |
| W | Dustin Poirier | May 15, 2012 |
| W | Mark Hominick | Dec 10, 2011 |
| W | Leonard Garcia | Mar 26, 2011 |
| L | George Roop | Sep 30, 2010 |
| L | Leonard Garcia | Apr 24, 2010 |
| W | Matt Jaggers | Aug 2, 2009 |
| L | Masanori Kanehara | May 2, 2009 |
| W | Shintaro Ishiwatari | Mar 20, 2009 |
| W | Fanjin Son | Dec 10, 2008 |
| W | Michihiro Omigawa | Aug 16, 2008 |
| W | Jung-Hun Cho | May 31, 2008 |
| W | Dae-Han Choi | May 31, 2008 |
| W | Jung-Beom Choi | May 31, 2008 |
| W | Hyung-Geol Lee | Dec 16, 2007 |
| W | In-Seok Yoo | Dec 16, 2007 |
| W | Hyung-Geol Lee | Jun 24, 2007 |
Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Quick answers
What is Chan Sung Jung's record?
Chan Sung Jung's professional MMA record is 17 wins, 8 losses and 0 draws.
How old is Chan Sung Jung?
Chan Sung Jung is 39 years old, born on March 17, 1987.
How tall is Chan Sung Jung and what is their reach?
Chan Sung Jung stands 5' 7" with a 72" reach.
Who did Chan Sung Jung fight last?
Chan Sung Jung lost to Max Holloway by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie on Aug 26, 2023.
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