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Oct 26, 2023

‘True legend’: Pros react to Korean Zombie retiring after thrilling loss at UFC Singapore

Filed under: “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung went out as only he could. Jung announced his retirement from mixed martial arts Saturday following a thrilling knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC

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“The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung went out as only he could.

Jung announced his retirement from mixed martial arts Saturday following a thrilling knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC Singapore. It was another instant classic from one of the most exciting competitors to ever lace up four-ounce gloves, as Jung brought fire and brimstone to Holloway in the third round after nearly getting finished just minutes earlier. Holloway ultimately landed a right hand that downed Jung in the chaos, but the entire scene was just one last gift to fight fans from Jung after a 16-year run of chaotic bouts.

Jung’s emotional retirement spurred plenty of reactions from the MMA world, with former champs like Conor McGregor and Demetrious Johnson chiming in to pay their respects to the fan favorite. Check out how the MMA world paid respect to Jung and his retirement at UFC Singapore below.

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#UFCSingapore True legend. Enjoy your retirement, The Korean Zombie

What a beautiful moment for Zombie leaving the octagon. Great tribute guys!!! #UFCSingapore

Well done Korean Zombie What a goer!

What a send off @ufc for the @KoreanZombieMMA

Congrats on a great career @KoreanZombieMMA it’s been awesome watching you fight but more importantly the great human that you are. Congrats on retirement.

#TKZFOREVER #UFCSingapore ‍♂️ https://t.co/v2CK8jlC6m pic.twitter.com/bMfL4QjlEZ

Thank you @KoreanZombieMMA pic.twitter.com/BtUcLDunDN

Damn @BlessedMMA as good as it gets, props to @KoreanZombieMMA for going out on his shield. Congratulations on an amazing career!!

Who's cutting onions at 10am https://t.co/Zv8ZCJOCBU

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Farewell,@KoreanZombieMMA ! Your MMA journey has been inspiring. Always hoped to someday share the cage with you, but regardless, your warrior spirit resonates. Enjoy retirement and best wishes to you and your family! #MMA #Legend

congratz on an a amazing career @KoreanZombieMMA #wecforever

Congrats legend Chan sung Jung

Funk man. I’m gonna miss the Zombie bro. Would’ve been a hell of a fight toHave before we both retired. #UFCSingapore

I love you zombie pic.twitter.com/IFExLPcr14

Thanks for the memories @KoreanZombieMMA https://t.co/6cickRJdph

He may not have won but it’s be hard to argue he didn’t go out on his terms as far as fighting his style goes. Man’s a legend. #UFCSignapore https://t.co/klXMFv2fsS

TKZ @KoreanZombieMMA enjoy retirement legend! #UFCSingapore

So much respect to this legend @KoreanZombieMMA never a boring fight went out swinging like he always do! So much respect! ✊ ✊ ✊ ✊ ✊ Enjoy retirement legend! Hall of fame soon! #UFCSingapore