Chan Sung Jung

Chan Sung Jung was born on March 17, 1987, in South Korea. Chan “The Korean Zombie” Jung was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 37 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the featherweight division. He made his Octagon debut 4,780 days ago, on March 27, 2011. Jung trains at Fight Ready.

When is Chan Sung Jung’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵

As of April 2024, Chan Sung Jung’s pro record is 17-8-0, with 6 of those wins coming by knockout, 8 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Jung has fought in over 25 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 8 months ago against Max Holloway at UFC Fight Night 225: Holloway vs. Korean Zombie. The fight was on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Chan Sung Jung by KO (Punch) in round 3 at 0:23.

Fun fact: On the day Chan was born, "Lean on Me" by Club Nouveau was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more fun Chan Sung Jung birthday facts.

Chan Sung Jung’s next fight: PENDING

We will answer the most frequently asked questions about Chan Sung Jung below.

Career & History

In the world of mixed martial arts, Chan Sung Jung, also known as “The Korean Zombie,” has displayed his fighting skills across various events. On August 26, 2023, at UFC Fight Night, Jung faced a tough battle and was knocked out by Max Holloway just 23 seconds into the third round.

Earlier in his career, at UFC 273 on April 9, 2022, Jung fought for the UFC featherweight title but was defeated by Alexander Volkanovski, who landed strikes that ended the match 45 seconds into the fourth round. However, Jung bounced back with a victory at UFC on ESPN on June 19, 2021, where he won a five-round unanimous decision against Dan Ige.

Jung has faced other setbacks, such as at UFC Fight Night on October 18, 2020, where he lost a five-round unanimous decision to Brian Ortega. But he’s also known for his quick finishes, like at UFC Fight Night on December 21, 2019, when he stopped Frankie Edgar with strikes just 3 minutes and 18 seconds into the first round.

The Korean fighter has also delivered some memorable knockouts and submissions earlier in his career. For instance, at UFC Fight Night on February 4, 2017, Jung knocked out Dennis Bermudez in the first round, and at UFC on FUEL TV on May 15, 2012, he submitted Dustin Poirier with a D’Arce choke in the fourth round. These moments are just a few highlights from Jung’s extensive and impressive fight history.

Chan Sung Jung height and weight

Chan Sung Jung’s height is 5' 7" (1.70 m). He fights in the featherweight division. Fighters who fight in the featherweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Chan Sung Jung net worth

Chan Sung Jung’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many famous fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Chan Sung Jung’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

Did you know: In 2001, the UFC was purchased by Zuffa for $2 million, In 2016, it was resold for $4.2 billion to Endeavor (then WME–IMG).

How old is Chan Sung Jung?

Chan Sung Jung’s age is 37 years old. He was born on Tuesday, March 17, 1987. Chan is turning 38 years old in .

Where is Chan Sung Jung from?

Chan Sung Jung was born in South Korea.

What is Chan Sung Jung’s reach?

Chan Sung Jung’s reach is 72″ and leg reach is 38.5″.

Where does Chan Sung Jung rain?

Chan Sung Jung trains at Fight Ready.

Who is Chan Sung Jung dating now?

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Chan Sung Jung facts

1. Chan Sung Jung’s birth sign is Pisces.
2. He was born in the Year of the Rabbit.
3. Chan’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Chan Sung Jung was born in Millennials Generation (1987).
6. Jung’s life path number is 9.
7. His ruling planet is Neptune.
8. Chan Sung Jung’s birth flower is Daffodil.
9. His birthstone is Aquamarine.
10. Jung has been alive for 13,556 days or 325,365 hours.

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