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Nolan King

‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung announces retirement: ‘I’m not here to be ranked third, fourth or fifth’

It was an emotional scene Saturday in Singapore as “The Korean Zombie” wept and laid his UFC gloves down in the center of the cage, marking the end of his MMA career.

A two-time UFC title challenger and pioneering South Korean athlete, Chan Sung Jung lost by third-round knockout against Max Holloway in the UFC Fight Night 225 main event. As he did in many of his career losses, Jung (17-8 MMA, 7-5 UFC) went out swinging.

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