“This One Hurt Inside” – Dana White & UFC’s Move Honoring ‘The Korean Zombie’ With Walkout Song Moments After Max Holloway Loss Leaves Fans Heartbroken
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Jung Chan-sung, better known as The Korean Zombie to fans, is one of the most exciting fighters. He is also considered among the greatest featherweights in UFC history. The 36-year-old gained his nickname due to his incredible zombie-like capacity to endure and fight on despite absorbing significant damage.
And, following his last UFC fight against former champion Max Holloway, he found himself unable to hold back tears. This emotional release was prompted by a special gesture from the UFC and the fans.
The Korean Zombie gets emotional in loss to Max Holloway
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In his retirement fight against Holloway at UFC Fight Night 225 in Singapore, the Korean Zombie suffered a third-round loss to the American. The Korean came out swinging and was able to wobble Holloway early in the fight. The Hawaiian came back in the second round and attempted a submission. The third saw a furious exchange between the two. ‘Blessed’ caught Zombie with a brutal right that knocked out the Korean.
His signature song- ‘Zombies’ by ‘The Cranberries’ was played after the loss in the arena. The fans joined in to the song, in an attempt to express their appreciation for Zombie. The Korean couldn’t control his emotions and briefly broke into tears at this gesture.
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Fans react to The Korean Zombie getting emotional
This display of emotions got to the fans who took to social media to express their feelings. Here is what some fans had to say.
One fan got goosebumps from it:
“Major goosebumps”
Another simply pointed out that he was one of the best fighters in UFC history:
“One of the best 🧟♂️”
Another felt he had stayed true to himself:
“Same man. What a fucking legend.”
One user got emotional on seeing Zombie cry:
“It was so cinematic. had me emotional fr”
Another cried at it and called the Korean one of the best featherweights ever:
“Crying like a fucking baby man😩😩. Tkz will go down as one the best featherweights of all time🙏”
Another expressed his sadness:
“Why was this such it sad one? Got me too”
One fan was hurt seeing the featherweight emotional:
“this one hurt inside. Could make any grown man cry”
Another got emotional at his walkout:
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“His walk in got me and that got me”
Another fan said Korean Zombie was among his favorite fighters:
“One of my all time favorites.”
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The Korean Zombie may have been fighting in his last fight. But, he fought with the same spirit and courage that he is known and loved for. Chan-sung may have retired in Singapore, but the legacy and unforgettable moments he leaves behind will be remembered by all UFC fans who had the privilege to see him fight.
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Edited by:
Kratika Vajpayee