Jeong Chan-sung (34, Korean Zombie MMA, AOMG) showed respect for Max Holloway (31, USA) throughout his career as an athlete. In addition, he expressed his desire to stick together someday, but it seemed that the wish was dispelled as he prepared for his retirement.
But things are going in an unexpected direction. Holloway defeated Arnold Allen (29, England), who had recently won 13 consecutive victories, by unanimous decision in the main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Allen’ held at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, USA on the 16th (Korean time) (Korean time). 49-46, 49-46, 48-47).
At the post-game press conference, Holloway pointed out Chan-sung Jeong as his next opponent. Chan-seong Jeong, who is preparing for the final match, also has a suggestion that will motivate him.
“Chansung Chung is the only contemporary fighter I have not fought with,” Holloway said in response to a reporter’s question about Chansung Jung’s chances of competing. .
It was not simply a remark that there was a possibility of a matchup. Holloway expressed his will, saying, “I grew up watching Chan-sung Jung’s matches. I don’t know how I didn’t fight him.” 스포츠토토
Jeong Chan-sung picked Holloway as the player he likes and respects the most whenever he has a chance. His exhilarating hitting and aggressive game attitude resembled the direction Jung Chan-sung pursued.
The confrontation with Holloway was not easily concluded due to various situational problems. Jeong Chan-sung had a title match against Alexander Volkanovski (35, Australia) in April of last year. At the time, Holloway suffered a sudden injury, and Jung Chan-sung got an unexpected opportunity.
However, Volkanovski was a much tougher opponent than Jung Chan-sung expected, and he made a remark suggesting his retirement after this match. After a while, he expressed his intention that it was not finalized and wanted to play one more game, but he put the ‘Korea Tournament’ as the premise.
However, with Holloway, the story may be different. This is because he is a player who has been wanting to fight throughout his career, and Chan-sung Jung also wants a beautiful finish. For Chan-sung Jeong, whose sense of purpose has faded somewhat, if the match against Holloway succeeds, he will be able to motivate him to sweat again, just like he did when he was preparing for the match against Volkanovski.
He hasn’t made it to the octagon in close to a year, but Chan-sung Jung is still a competitive fighter at UFC featherweight. The fight between Jung Chan-sung, ranked 6th in the featherweight rankings, and Holloway ranked 2nd, is highly likely to happen. Since both are fighters with ticket power, it is a matchup that will appeal to UFC representatives Dana White as well.