“Was an Honour to Share Octagon With You…”: UFC Featherweight Star Brian Ortega Shares a Heartfelt Note Following ’The Korean Zombie’s Retirement After His Loss to Max Holloway at UFC Singapore

In a touching show of camaraderie and respect, UFC featherweight Brian Ortega has taken to social media to express his sentiments towards fellow fighter Chan Sung Jung, widely known as ‘The Korean Zombie.’ Following Sung Jung’s emotional retirement announcement, Ortega wrote a very wholesome note on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). ‘The Korean Zombie’s announcement came after his recent defeat to Max Holloway. The farewell message reflected the experiences the two shared inside the Octagon.

‘The Korean Zombie’, a distinguished two-time UFC title challenger, tearfully bid farewell to his fighting career. Ortega and Sung Jung have crossed paths in the Octagon before. The clash holds an important place in their legacies. Ortega’s words reflect the bond forged between the two warriors who’ve battled fiercely within the Octagon. As the MMA community reflects on Sung Jung’s decorated career, Ortega’s tribute offers a look into its impact.

Brian Ortega’s touching tribute to ‘The Korean Zombie’

In a simple but emotional post on X, UFC featherweight fighter Brian Ortega put into words his gratitude. Addressing the retiring MMA legend, Chan Sung Jung, he mentioned his gratefulness. Ortega’s message captured the significance that fighters can have on each other’s careers. He also spoke for the countless fans across the world who have excitedly been following the 36-year-old’s career.

‘T-City’ wrote, “Thank you for giving us, the fans an amazing legend like yourself to watch over the years. Thank you for your hard work, your sacrifices , and your dedication to this sport . Was an honor to share the octagon with you . I wish you the best and enjoy this next chapter“. In the post ‘T-City’ made known his admiration and respect for the ‘Zombie’s hard work and achievements. The post celebrated the journey of the retiring fighter and resonated with fans all over.

End of an era: ‘The Korean Zombie’s emotional farewell

Chan Sung Jung faced his final challenge at UFC, Singapore. The stage was set for him to face off against Max Holloway in what we now know as his last fight. Although ‘Zombie’ had his moments in the fight, ultimately ‘Blessed’ came out on top. Holloway scored a KO win against the Korean fighter in round three, signaling the end of a beautiful career. A beautiful post-match interview followed the fight, where the ‘Zombie’ bid a tearful adieu.

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In his final interview, Sung Jung stated, “I always aimed to be a champion when I first started the sport. I’m not here to be ranked third, fourth, or fifth. I tried my absolute best to prepare for Max Holloway. I really believed I could beat him. But I ended up failing, so I don’t think I have the opportunity anymore. So I think I’m going to stop fighting”. A win would have made this send-off more memorable. But this result does not take away from the legacy that Sung Jung will leave in the world of MMA.

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