Dan Ige asked for it, now he’s got it - a fight with the fan favourite, the Korean Zombie (Chan Sung Jung). This bout will be an epic featherweight showdown between two of the most elite contenders in the division right now. It will be the Korean Zombie’s rebound fight after his loss to Brian Tucker, while for Ige it will be his chance to pick up another win. Which way will the fight go?
The no.4 contender Jung, will look to regain pace after losing to Ortega last October. The defeat cost him a shot at the UFC’s featherweight title, and also ended his two-fight winning streak where he defeated Frankie Edgar and Renato Moicano. Despite this The Korean Zombie has been a veteran of the sport, debuting ten years ago in 2011.
During his tenure, he’s defeated the likes of Mark Hominick, Dennis Bermudez, Dustin Poirier, and Frankie Edgar. Jung is known for his lethal striking and sleek submission game, which has helped him earn his impressive victories. Can his experience and moves help him defeat Ige?
Going by Ige’s most recent victory, Jung will definitely need to watch out. Ige knocked out Gavin Tucker in record time — just 22 seconds! The no. 8 contender will no doubt look to continue his ascent. Prior, he held an impressive six-fight win streak and beat the likes of Edson Barboza, Kevin Aguilar and Danny Henry. Of his ten appearances in the Octagon he’s only lost twice, once to Calvin Kattar and Julio Arce.
Ige now looks to prove that he’s one of the best the division has to offer and continue to climb the featherweight ranks. Can he do it?
Either way, the winner of this bout will likely work their way to a featherweight title shot.
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Featherweight Bout
Chan Sung Jung vs Dan Ige
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