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Joo Sang Yoo wants to take care of Chan Sang Jung’s unfinished business in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Yoo made his promotional debut against Jeka Saragih in the prelims at UFC 316 on Saturday in Newark, New Jersey. It couldn’t have been any better for Yoo, as he slept the Indonesian with a left hook just 28 seconds into the fight.
Nicknamed “Zombie Jr.”, Yoo wants to follow in the footsteps of his fellow countryman, “The Korean Zombie.” While Yoo thanked all of his teammates and sponsors after his win, he had a special mention for Jung. Yoo revealed that the former UFC featherweight title contender made it possible for him to compete in the Las Vegas-based promotion. While Jung never realized his championship dreams, Yoo wants to win a UFC title and hand it over to his idol.
There’s so many guys, I’m so thankful, all of my team. And all of my sponsors as well… ‘Korean Zombie’ paid [my] way to come to the UFC,” Yoo said. “And now [I’m] here to finish what ‘Korean Zombie’ hadn’t done. [I myself] am going to deliver a champion title belt to ‘Korean Zombie.’
Yoo is now undefeated in nine pro outings with five finishes. Meanwhile, “The Korean Zombie” retired after a stoppage loss against Max Holloway in 2023. Jung came up short in both of his featherweight title bids, first against Jose Aldo in 2013 and then against Alexander Volkanovski in 2022. Many believe Jung’s career took a massive jolt when he lost out on four years right after the Aldo fight due to conscription in South Korea.
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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