Chan Sung Jung facts for kids
In this Korean name, the family name is Jung.
Quick facts for kids Chan-Sung Jung |
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Jung in July 2013
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| Born | March 17, 1987 Pohang, South Korea |
| Other names | The Korean Zombie |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Division | Featherweight (2008–present) Lightweight (2007) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Seoul, South Korea |
| Team | Korean Zombie MMA The MMA Lab (formerly) Fight Ready (2019–present) |
| Rank | 3rd dan black belt in Hapkido 2nd dan black belt in Taekwondo Black belt in Judo Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Santino Defranco |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 21 |
| Wins | 15 |
| By knockout | 11 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 8 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
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| Hangul | 정찬성 |
| Hanja | 鄭讚成 |
| Revised Romanization | Jeong Chan-seong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Ch‘an-sŏng |
Jung Chan-sung (Korean: 정찬성; born March 17, 1987, anglicized as Chan Sung Jung) is a South Korean professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer. He currently competes in the Featherweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2007, Jung has also formerly competed for the WEC, Pancrase, World Victory Road, and DEEP. His nickname, "The Korean Zombie" comes from his zombie-like ability to continue to move forward and fight aggressively, even after taking heavy blows. As of April 26, 2021, he is #4 in the UFC featherweight rankings.
See also
In Spanish: Jung Chan-sung para niños
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