Max Holloway Will Fight Chan Sung Jung in Singapore Main Event

Max Holloway Will Fight Chan Sung Jung in Singapore Main Event

Liam Lindsay|
June 15, 2023|
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A huge top-10 fight in the Featherweight division between Max Holloway and "The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung has just been announced for the main event of UFC Singapore on August 26th, per Dana White.

This five-round main event occurs in the Featherweight (145 lbs) division.

Max Holloway holds a professional record of 24-7 (20-7 UFC) and is ranked #2 in the Featherweight division. He holds notable wins over Calvin Kattar, Yair Rodriguez, and Jose Aldo.

Chan Sung Jung holds a professional record of 17-7 (7-4 UFC) and is ranked #7 in the Featherweight division, with credible wins over Dan Ige, Dustin Poirier, and Frankie Edgar.

Official odds have yet to be released.

Max Holloway is coming off a slick performance vs. Arnold Allen. Holloway, who was coming off his third loss to the Champion Alexander Volkanovski, was doubted by the fans yet again, with people believing it was time for the new breed to take over. However, "Blessed" showed us why he's one of the best, out-pointing Allen and knocking him down in the fifth round to shut out an excellent performance. He'll look to do the same when he takes on "The Korean Zombie" in his next bout.

Max Holloway swinging with Arnold Allen. Credits to: Denny Medley - USA TODAY Sports.
Max Holloway swinging with Arnold Allen. Credits to: Denny Medley - USA TODAY Sports.

"The Korean Zombie" is coming off a devastating loss to Alexander Volkanovski. Chan Sung Jung faced Alexander Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 273 and was badly dominated throughout the bout. Volkanovski finished "TZK" in the fourth round, and many fans questioned whether that was Jung's final bout. However, after taking a year off, the fan favorite will return in his tenth straight main event and will look to use his powerful striking to secure the victory vs. Holloway.

Chan Sung Jung suffering defeat to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 273. Credits to: David Yeazell - USA TODAY Sports.
Chan Sung Jung suffering defeat to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 273. Credits to: David Yeazell - USA TODAY Sports.

This is a banger of a fight in the Featherweight division. As a member of the Verdict Community, let us know your prediction with a comment below.

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