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The Korean Zombie

1987 - Today

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Jung Chan-sung (Korean: 정찬성; born March 17, 1987), anglicized as Chan Sung Jung and better known by his nickname "The Korean Zombie”, is a South Korean former professional mixed martial artist best known for competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2007, Jung had also competed for World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC), Pancrase, World Victory Road, and DEEP. His nickname, "The Korean Zombie", comes from his perceived zombie-like ability to continue to move forward and fight aggressively, even after taking heavy blows. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia. The Korean Zombie is the 99th most popular martial arts (up from 123rd in 2024), the 629th most popular biography from South Korea (up from 716th in 2019) and the 3rd most popular South Korean Martial Arts.

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Among MARTIAL ARTS

Among martial arts, The Korean Zombie ranks 99 out of 179. Before him are Ciryl Gane, Cung Le, Héctor Lombard, Udo Quellmalz, T.J. Dillashaw, and Michael Bisping. After him are Yoshiyuki Matsuoka, Gary Goodridge, Max Holloway, Nick Diaz, Quinton Jackson, and Frank Wieneke.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1987, The Korean Zombie ranks 267. Before him are Przemysław Tytoń, Ryan Guzman, Peter Scholze, Masatoshi Mizutani, Aida Garifullina, and Lyndsy Fonseca. After him are Apollo Crews, Kévin Constant, Kristína, Tina Desai, Tove Lo, and Emmanuel Emenike.

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In South Korea

Among people born in South Korea, The Korean Zombie ranks 629 out of 1,128. Before him are Kangin (1985), Lee Dong-gun (1980), Jang Ki-yong (1992), Jung Jin-young (1991), Ha Seok-ju (1968), and Jeon Yeo-been (1989). After him are Lee Hong-gi (1990), Kang Daniel (1996), Park Ji-yeon (1993), Ryu Seung-min (1982), Kang Min-hyuk (1991), and Jo Hyeon-woo (1991).

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Among MARTIAL ARTS In South Korea

Among martial arts born in South Korea, The Korean Zombie ranks 3. Before him are Mas Oyama (1923), and Hongman Choi (1980). After him are Ha Hyung-joo (1962), Yoon Hyun (1966), Cha Dong-min (1986), Jung Bu-kyung (1978), Kim Seon-young (1979), Jang Ji-won (1979), and Park Hee-jun (1994).

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