Holloway and Chansung Jung pose at the weigh-in event on the 25th. Courtesy of UFC
Jeong Chan-seong (36) drank the bitter cup of defeat, but showed a zombie-like appearance to the end.
On the 26th (local time), in the main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Korean Zombie’ held at Singapore Indoor Stadium, Jung Chan-sung lost to UFC Featherweight Ranking No. 1 Max Holloway (32, USA) in 23 seconds of the third round. got hit
With this, Jeong Chan-sung’s career record was 17 wins and 8 losses.
From the first round, Jung Chan-sung and Holloway were hot. The two players, who were engaged in a search battle, started facing each other after about 40 seconds. Jung Chan-sung made a surprise dash, and Holloway responded with kicks and punches. After 1 minute and 30 seconds, Holloway landed a counter punch, and with 1 minute and 30 seconds remaining, Jung Chan-sung’s left punch landed on Holloway’s face, exchanging the initiative.
Thirty seconds into the second round, Holloway’s straight punch landed behind Chan-sung Chung’s ear. Chansung Jeong collapsed, and Holloway, taking advantage of the gap, pounded and then choked. However, Jeong Chan-sung persistently turned around and endured it. Eventually, the choke was released and the game continued. Jeong Chan-sung, who was staggering, aimed for a counter while avoiding Holloway’s continued punches.
Jung Chan-sung rushed into Holloway at the start of the third round. He continued to throw punches with terrifying momentum, but Holloway was not easy. Rather, Holloway’s counter punch landed properly on Chan-sung Jung’s left eye and temple, and Chan-sung Jung collapsed into the cage.
The referee declared Holloway a KO victory, and Chung Chan-sung’s comeback match after a year and four months ended in defeat.
In an interview after the match, Jeong Chan-sung said, “I am a person whose goal is to become a champion.” Think about it,” he said, announcing his retirement.
Afterwards, Jung Chan-sung took off his glove and bowed to the fans. Jeong Chan-seong, who could not stand up easily, hugged his face and sobbed and shed tears.
2023-08-26 16:14:39
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