Best fights of Jung Chan-sung
Over 16 years as a professional, Jung Chan-sung has compiled a 17-8 (14) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Jung Chan-sung KOs Frankie Edgar
On December 21, 2019 Jung Chan-sung faced Frankie Edgar in a featherweight bout. Chan-sung was 32 years old with a record of 15-5, and Edgar was 38 with a record of 23-7-1. Chan-sung was coming off a win, while Edgar was coming off a loss. Chan-sung stopped Frankie Edgar via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Jung Chan-sung loses to Max Holloway via KO
On August 26, 2023 Jung Chan-sung faced Max Holloway in a featherweight bout. Chan-sung was 36 years old with a record of 17-7, and Holloway was 31 with a record of 24-7. Chan-sung was coming off a loss, while Holloway was coming off a win. Holloway stopped Chan-sung via KO in the 3rd round.
3. Jung Chan-sung KOs Dennis Bermudez
On February 4, 2017 Jung Chan-sung faced Dennis Bermudez in a featherweight bout. Chan-sung was 29 years old with a record of 13-4, and Bermudez was 30 with a record of 16-5. Chan-sung was coming off a loss, while Bermudez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chan-sung stopped Dennis Bermudez via KO in the 1st round.
4. Jung Chan-sung submits Leonard Garcia in their 2nd fight
On March 26, 2011 Jung Chan-sung faced Leonard Garcia in a featherweight bout. It was their second meeting. Chan-sung was 24 years old with a record of 10-3, and Garcia was 31 with a record of 15-6-1. Chan-sung was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Garcia was coming off a win. Chan-sung submitted Leonard Garcia via twister in the 2nd round.
5. Jung Chan-sung KOs Mark Hominick in 7 seconds
On December 10, 2011 Jung Chan-sung faced Mark Hominick in a featherweight bout. Chan-sung was 24 years old with a record of 11-3, and Hominick was 29 with a record of 20-9. Chan-sung was coming off a win, while Hominick was coming off a loss. Chan-sung stopped Mark Hominick via KO in the 1st round.
6. Jung Chan-sung loses to José Aldo via KO
On August 3, 2013 Jung Chan-sung fought José Aldo for the UFC featherweight title. Chan-sung was 26 years old with a record of 13-3, and Aldo was 26 with a record of 22-1. Chan-sung was on a 3-fight winning streak and Aldo was on a 15-fight winning streak. Aldo stopped Chan-sung via TKO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
7. Jung Chan-sung chokes out Dustin Poirier
On May 15, 2012 Jung Chan-sung faced Dustin Poirier in a featherweight bout. Chan-sung was 25 years old with a record of 12-3, and Poirier was 23 with a record of 12-1. Chan-sung was on a 2-fight winning streak and Poirier was on a 5-fight winning streak. Chan-sung submitted Dustin Poirier via choke-out in the 4th round.
8. Jung Chan-sung defeats Dan Ige
On June 19, 2021 Jung Chan-sung faced Dan Ige in a featherweight bout. Chan-sung was 34 years old with a record of 16-6, and Ige was 29 with a record of 15-3. Chan-sung was coming off a loss, while Ige was coming off a win. Chan-sung won via unanimous decision.
9. Jung Chan-sung loses to Alexander Volkanovski via KO
On April 9, 2022 Jung Chan-sung fought Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title. Chan-sung was 35 years old with a record of 17-6, and Volkanovski was 33 with a record of 23-1. Chan-sung was coming off a win and Volkanovski was on a 20-fight winning streak. Volkanovski stopped Chan-sung via TKO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.