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Chan-Sung Jung
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Jung in July 2013
Born (1987-03-17) March 17, 1987 (age 36)
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
Korean name
Hangul 정찬성
Hanja
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.

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