The Korean Zombie
South Korean mixed martial artist (born 1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Korean name, the family name is Jung.
Jung Chan-sung (Korean: 정찬성; born March 17, 1987), anglicized as Chan Sung Jung and better known by his ring name The Korean Zombie, is a South Korean former professional mixed martial artist.
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Jung Chan-sung | |
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Born | Jung Chan-sung (1987-03-17) March 17, 1987 (age 37) Pohang, South Korea |
Native name | 정찬성 |
Other names | The Korean Zombie |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) |
Division | Featherweight (2008–2023) Lightweight (2007) |
Reach | 72 in (183 cm)[1] |
Fighting out of | Seoul, South Korea |
Team | Korean Zombie MMA Fight Ready (2019–2023)[2] |
Rank | 3rd dan black belt in Hapkido[3] 2nd dan black belt in Taekwondo[3] Black belt in Judo[3] Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Santino Defranco[4] |
Years active | 2007–2023 |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 21 |
Wins | 15 |
By knockout | 11 |
Losses | 6 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 25 |
Wins | 17 |
By knockout | 6 |
By submission | 8 |
By decision | 3 |
Losses | 8 |
By knockout | 5 |
By decision | 3 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 정찬성 |
Hanja | 鄭讚成 |
Revised Romanization | Jeong Chan-seong |
McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Ch'an-sŏng |
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He competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2007, Jung formerly fought for the WEC, Pancrase, World Victory Road, and DEEP. His nickname, The Korean Zombie, comes from his perceived zombie-like ability to continue to move forward and fight aggressively, even after taking heavy blows.[5]