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UFC

Brian Ortega opens up on changes that led to dominant "Korean Zombie" win

Tom Taylor - October 19, 2020

Brian Ortega has never looked better than he did in his Saturday night unanimous decision victory over “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung. Ortega’s win over the Korean topped the UFC Fight Island 6 card in Abu Dhabi. The fight was his first since a 2018 stoppage loss to Max Holloway, who was then the UFC featherweight champion.

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Joe Rogan lauds Brian Ortega after "Korean Zombie" win

Tom Taylor - October 19, 2020

UFC commentator Joe Rogan has some high praise for Brian Ortega, who picked up a decision win over “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung last weekend. Ortega and The Korean Zombie met in the main event of UFC Fight Island 6 last Saturday. Ortega defeated his Korean rival with a clear-cut unanimous decision win.

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Chan Sung Jung 'The Korean Zombie'

Brian Ortega's massive jockstrap did not go unnoticed at UFC Fight Island 6

Chris Taylor - October 18, 2020

Brian Ortega had made a ton of changes ahead of his UFC Fight Island 6 main event bout with The Korean Zombie. ‘T-City’ was not only sporting a new look for the contest, but also revealed some new weapons in his arsenal while throwing down with ‘TKZ’ on Saturday night.

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UFC

Brian Ortega explains why he cut his hair and why he will grow it back

Adam Martin - October 18, 2020

UFC featherweight contender Brian Ortega explained why he cut his hair before fighting The Korean Zombie and why he will grow it back. Ortega surprised fans and media when he stepped onto the scale Friday without any hair. Ortega is known for his luscious locks so seeing him shaved down to the bone was very surprising. Of course, Ortega’s lack of hair didn’t hurt him in the fight. Despite missing nearly two years of action with injuries, Ortega put on one of his best performances inside the Octagon yet as he defeated The Korean Zombie by decision.

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Chan Sung Jung 'The Korean Zombie'

The Korean Zombie issues statement following loss to Brian Ortega

Chris Taylor - October 17, 2020

A pivotal featherweight bout between The Korean Zombie and Brian Ortega headlined tonight’s UFC Fight Island 6 event. Saturday’s highly anticipated main event had huge high stakes as UFC President Dana White had recently revealed that the winner of tonight’s Zombie vs. Ortega fight would receive the next shot at current featherweight champ Alex Volkanovski.

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Chan Sung Jung 'The Korean Zombie'

UFC Fight Island 6 Bonus Report: Brian Ortega snubbed after dominant win over Korean Zombie

Chris Taylor - October 17, 2020

The octagon remained on Yas Island for tonight’s UFC Fight Island 6 event, an 11-bout fight card headlined by Brian Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie. The former featherweight title challengers, Zombie and Ortega, went toe-to-toe for twenty-five straight minutes this evening in Abu Dhabi. However, after five rounds of action it was clear that ‘T-City’ had done more than enough to earn a unanimous decision victory over ‘TKZ’.

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Alex Volkanovski reacts to Brian Ortega defeating The Korean Zombie at UFC Fight Island 6

Chris Taylor - October 17, 2020

Current UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski was clearly watching tonight’s Fight Island 6 main event between The Korean Zombie and Brian Ortega and with good reason. Saturday’s highly anticipated headliner had huge high stakes as UFC President Dana White had recently revealed that the winner of tonight’s Zombie vs. Ortega fight would receive the next shot at Volkanovski.

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Chan Sung Jung 'The Korean Zombie'

Pros react after Brian Ortega defeats The Korean Zombie at UFC Fight Island 6

Chris Taylor - October 17, 2020

Tonight’s UFC Fight Island 6 event was headlined by a massive featherweight bout between former division title challengers The Korean Zombie and Brian Ortega. The highly anticipated headliner had huge high stakes as UFC President Dana White had recently revealed that the winner of tonight’s Zombie vs. Ortega fight would receive the next shot at current featherweight champ Alex Volkanovski.

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Chan Sung Jung 'The Korean Zombie'

UFC Fight Island 6: 'Zombie vs. Ortega' Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - October 16, 2020

The Octagon remains on Yas Island for tonight’s UFC Fight Island 6 event, an 11-bout fight card headlined by The Korean Zombie vs. Brian Ortega. The highly anticipated featherweight main event has high stakes as UFC President Dana White recently announced that the winner of tonight’s Zombie vs. Ortega fight will receive the next shot at current featherweight champ Alex Volkanovski.

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Video | Brian Ortega unveils new look at UFC Fight Island 6 weigh-ins

Tom Taylor - October 16, 2020

Brian Ortega will look a little different when he steps into the cage with “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung on Saturday night. Ortega and the Korean Zombie will clash in the main event of UFC Fight Island 6 on the promotion’s “Fight Island” this Saturday night. Ahead of the matchup, Ortega has made a pretty significant change to his look.

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Chan Sung Jung 'The Korean Zombie'

UFC Fight Island 6 weigh-in results: Korean Zombie, Brian Ortega on point

Tom Taylor - October 16, 2020

On Saturday night, the UFC will return to our screens with the compelling UFC Fight Island 6 from Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The card will be headlined by a clash of top-5 featherweight contenders, as former title challengers Brian Ortega and “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung collide in hopes of earning a crack at the division’s current champ, Alexander Volkanovski.

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Chan Sung Jung 'The Korean Zombie'

Pro fighters make their picks for Brian Ortega vs. Korean Zombie

Cole Shelton - October 15, 2020

In the main event of UFC Fight Island 6, Brian Ortega is returning to the Octagon after nearly two years away to battle Chan Sung Jung aka “the Korean Zombie.” Heading into the fight, Ortega is a +160 underdog while Jung is a -200 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The majority believe Korean Zombie will eventually land the knockout punch as the pros are worried about ring rust on Ortega’s side.

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Chan Sung Jung 'The Korean Zombie'

Video | Relive The Korean Zombie’s TKO win over Frankie Edgar from UFC Busan

Harry Kettle - October 14, 2020

Ahead of his fight against Brian Ortega this weekend, the UFC has released the full video o Chan Sung Jung — better known as the Korean Zombie — Frankie Edgar last year. In front of his national fans in Busan, The Korean Zombie was able to dispatch of veteran Edgar in less than one round. It was the kind of win that really reminded the masses why TKZ is viewed as such a valid contender in the featherweight division and why it may not be long before he fights for the title once again.

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Brian Ortega says he’s rediscovered his love for MMA after getting caught up “living life in the fast lane”

Harry Kettle - October 14, 2020

UFC featherweight contender Brian Ortega has rediscovered his love for mixed martial arts as he prepares to return this weekend. Ortega will be stepping back into the Octagon for the first time in almost two years when he fights The Korean Zombie in their Fight Island main event on Saturday night. Ortega will be attempting to return to winning ways after his devastating loss at the hands of Max Holloway when the two battled over the UFC Featherweight Championship back in December 2018.

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Chan Sung Jung 'The Korean Zombie'

Coach: "If Korean Zombie can hit Brian Ortega a third of what Max did, Zombie is going to put him away"

Cole Shelton - October 12, 2020

Korean Zombie’s striking coach, Eddie Cha, is confident his pupil will be able to knock Brian Ortega out. In the main event of UFC Fight Island 6, Zombie and Ortega will finally settle their differences after months of trash talk. It is a highly-anticipated fight and one even Cha is excited to watch.

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Video | Brian Ortega details what was going on in his head during the fourth round of his fight with Max Holloway

Harry Kettle - September 3, 2020

UFC featherweight Brian Ortega has revealed what he was thinking during the fourth round of his title fight against Max Holloway. Ortega looks set to return to the Octagon next month for a highly anticipated showdown against The Korean Zombie. It’ll be the first time fans have seen him fight since back in December 2018 when he unsuccessfully challenged Max Holloway for the UFC Featherweight Championship at UFC 231.

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Chan Sung Jung 'The Korean Zombie'

Breaking! Korean Zombie vs. Brian Ortega slated to main event October 17 UFC event

Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020

Former UFC featherweight title challengers The Korean Zombie and Brian Ortega will finally collide inside of the Octagon on October 17. The bout was initially reported by @CCLegaspi on Twitter and later confirmed to be in the works by sources close to BJPENN.com.

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Chan Sung Jung 'The Korean Zombie'

Korean Zombie wants "revenge" against Brian Ortega, but could face winner of Volkanovski-Holloway says Eric Albarracin

Cole Shelton - July 10, 2020

Eric Albarracin believes Korean Zombie wants to get revenge against Brian Ortega for slapping his friend, Jay Park. At UFC 248, Ortega was caught slapping Jay Park, a Korean singer, and friend of Chan Sung Jung’s. It immediately made Zombie mad and the two have gone back-and-forth at one another. Many fans were hoping a fight was imminent and for Zombie’s coach in Albarracin, he hopes that fight does happen.