“Never Did I Expect That He…”: Max Holloway Sends His Pair of Gloves to the Korean Zombie After the UFC Legend’s Gloves Got Stolen Post His Last Fight

Fans adore Max Holloway and Chan Sung Jung, known as ‘The Korean Zombie’ in the MMA world, for their vibrant personalities. These fighters have solidified their positions as positive influences on the sport. In a recent turn of events, when things went south in Sung Jung’s last fight, it was his opponent Holloway’s gesture that tugged the zombie’s heartstrings and how!

In their recent showdown at UFC Singapore, ‘The Korean Zombie’ faced a knockout defeat by Holloway in the third round. Subsequently, Jung announced his retirement from the sport, concluding his illustrious career. However, as he made his way back to the crowd, Jung engaged in a unique interaction with fans. Setting the stage for a heartwarming exchange with Holloway!

‘The Korean Zombie’ responds to this kind gesture by Max Holloway

After the fight, Jung placed his gloves in the cage as part of the traditional retirement ceremony. He then tried to carry them backstage in his hands, while interacting with the crowd on the way. However, when a fan took one of the gloves, Jung, in the heat of the moment, threw the other into the crowd. Later, Jung released a video on YouTube stating that he missed not having his retirement gloves in his possession.

Max Holloway, upon learning of this incident, decided to send his own gloves from the fight to Jung. In a heartwarming turn of events, Jung reciprocated his generosity by donating $20,000 to The Maui Food Bank to assist with relief efforts after the Hawaiian wildfires. He reached out to Korean fans, urging them to join in supporting the people of Hawaii.

Holloway, upon discovering Jung’s actions, expressed his gratitude on Twitter/X And acknowledged the unexpected generosity of Jung and Korean fans. He stated, “Never did I expect that he and the people of Korea would be so generous towards the Hawaiian people on the island of Maui.

Thank you @KoreanZombieMMA, jaypark and all of the Korean fans that are supporting and helping those that were affected by the maui fires, by donating to the @MauiFoodBank. I am seeing all the tags and donations, it just blows me away. Thank you guys again, stay blessed fam. 🤙🏻”

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The interaction between the two legends of the sport is heartwarming, and fans will for sure miss seeing ‘The Zombie’ inside the Octagon. But no one will ever forget the incredible moments he created in the sport. Especially when he managed to pull off one of the rarest submissions ever seen in MMA history!

How ‘TKZ’ managed to ‘twist’ his way into UFC history

Jung’s MMA journey began in 2007 when he achieved a series of victories in South Korea and Japan. He later gained recognition in the WEC in 2010, where he continued to impress fans with his unwavering fighting spirit.

One of his notable achievements was securing the first-ever ‘Twister’ submission in UFC history. Here’s how it unfolded! In a match against respected fighter Leonard Garcia, ‘The Korean Zombie’ showcased his skills. While the fight began with both fighters exchanging shots, it was in the second round that fans witnessed an extraordinary moment.

‘The Korean Zombie’ swiftly took Garcia to the ground, gained control, and executed a spine-twisting submission hold known as the ‘Twister.’ This excruciating move forced Garcia to tap out, sealing his victory.

This finish remains one of the most extraordinary and uncommon moments in UFC history. It’s worth noting that the Twister is an incredibly intricate maneuver, especially in high-level MMA competitions. And we’ve only ever seen 2 of them executed inside the Octagon. The 2nd Twister was secured by Bryce Mitchell against Matt Sayles in 2019.

With a legend of the sport retiring, it marks the end of an era for many fans. What was your favorite ‘Zombie’ moment? Share with us in the comments below!

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