Few names in the thrilling world of mixed martial arts are as memorable as “Korean Zombie.” From his explosive performances inside the UFC Octagon to his charismatic presence outside, Korean Zombie has captivated fight fans and casual observers alike. Beyond his fighting prowess, the question of Korean Zombie’s net worth frequently arises. Join us to learn how this fighter turned his victories inside the Octagon into a lucrative and exciting career outside the ring.
Korean Zombies Net Worth
The Korean Zombie’s estimated earnings from all WEC and UFC fights, according to The Sports Daily, are $1,212,000. The Korean Zombie earned a record $195,000 for his fight against Frankie Edgar.
However, he has a huge fan base in his native country and around the world. Zombie-themed products are extremely popular among enthusiasts. According to his social media accounts, he not only offers The Korean Zombie t-shirts, but also Korean Zombie energy drinks and Korean Zombie snacks.
Many sponsors and endorsements contribute to Zombie’s net worth.
Chan Sung Jung teaches martial arts at his own gym (Korean Zombie MMA gym). Thanks to his efforts, his estimated net worth is 8 million dollars.
Career Highlights
In 2011, Sung Jung fought Leonard Garcia at UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis, marking the start of his UFC tenure. He started his UFC tenure with a bang by submitting his opponent.
Over the next few years, he defeated many notable fighters, including Dustin Poirier, in Fight of the Year competition. In 2012, Korean Zombie submitted “Diamond” during his UFC match. In addition to winning the Submission of the Night award for his fight against Dustin Poirier, he also won the Submission of the Night award.
After his loss to the great José Aldo for the UFC featherweight championship, during which he was injured, The Korean Zombie served two years in the army.
Upon his return to the UFC, he fought and defeated Dennis Bermudez. After that fight, he had a major main event (UFC Fight Night 154) against an up-and-coming featherweight contender (The Korean Zombie vs. Renato Moicano). In the first round, the Korean Zombie eliminated the Brazilian fighter. Then, in Korea, he defeated the legend Frankie Edgar. This fight also ended in the first round.
After his fight against Brian Ortega at UFC Fight Night: Brian Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie, which he lost by unanimous decision, he fought Dan Ige and won in spectacular fashion. The Korean Zombie’s UFC record currently stands at 7-3.
History and context
Where does the Korean zombie come from? According to his nickname, Chan Sung Jung is Korean.
Chan Sung Jung began competing in MMA due to his difficult upbringing. Since the Korean zombie suffered bullying as a child, his parent enrolled him in self-defense classes. This paved the way for his early entry into martial arts. At age 20, The Korean Zombie became a professional fighter.
Before joining the UFC, Chan Sung Jung competed for WEC, Pancrase, World Victory Road and DEEP.
In his MMA career, the Korean Zombie has a remarkable record of 17-6-0. His list of achievements and accomplishments is quite inspiring and commendable. He holds black belts in Hapkido (third degree), Taekwondo (second degree), Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (black belt).
With all these martial arts abilities, The Korean Zombie’s achievements and records in MMA are impressive.
Additionally, he won the 2012 Fight of the Year award from Sherdog, ESPN, and MMAFighting. He has earned one knockout of the night, two submissions of the night, two fights of the night and three performance of the night honors in the UFC. He was the first UFC fighter to successfully execute a Twister submission.