Will there be a match between ‘Korean Zombie’ Jeong Chan-seong (36) and former featherweight champion Max Holloway (31, USA)?
Chan-Sung Jung has always considered Holloway to be the best at featherweight. And while he always expressed his desire to fight Holloway, he even dreamed of a title fight against him.
However, Holloway wanted a confrontation with Jeong Chan-sung and stepped forward.
Holloway defeated Allen by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) in the UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen main event held at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO on the 16th (Korean time). hit
Holloway, whose specialty is bold slugfest, came out with a clever game plan that didn’t fit well. Holloway attacked Allen with jabs and body kicks, using a brisk side step. Feeling defeated, Allen made a bold rush in the last 5 rounds, but rather allowed a counter jab and was knocked down. In the end, after the fifth round, Holloway won by decision.
In a cage interview right after the match, Holloway said, “I tried not to get hit, but Alan hit me like a truck. I got hit in the last round and got bruises. Because of this, my modeling career was in jeopardy.”
However, at a press conference held after the tournament, Holloway uttered unexpected words. He demanded a match with Jeong Chan-sung. 스포츠토토
When asked about the possibility of a match against Chan-Sung Jung, Holloway replied, “Chan-Sung Jung is the only contemporary player I have not fought with. I don’t know exactly when, but I know that the Australian tournament will be held this year. Chan-Sung Jung can fight there if he wants.”
He continued, “I grew up watching Chan-sung Jung’s matches. I don’t know how I didn’t fight him. He is one of the players I really want to fight.”
Currently, Holloway is ranked #2 in the UFC featherweight rankings and Chan-Sung Jung is #6.
Jung Chan-sung is the best fighter in Korea who has challenged for the UFC featherweight title twice. He challenged Jose Aldo (36, Brazil) at UFC 163 in 2014 and Volkanovski at UFC 273 last year, but lost.
It was possible to face Chan-sung Jung with Holloway, who thought he was the best featherweight fighter and wanted to fight. You never know if you will be able to see the match of your dreams.