UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie
Singapore
Main Card • Final
United States
R3, 0:23
Fight of the Night
South Korea
R3, 5:00
Georgia
R3, 5:00
Japan
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Brazil
Australia
R1, 1:24
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
Dominican Republic
R1, 3:01
Poland
R1, 4:16
R1, 4:16
Performance of the Night
China
R3, 5:00
Peru
R1, 3:49
R2, 4:49
R3, 5:00
Netherlands
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Max Holloway and “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung each earned $50,000 for their dramatic, emotional main event battle. Holloway dedicated his bonus payout to the relief and rebuilding efforts following the tragic wildfires in Lahaina, Maui.
Performance of the Night: Junior Tafa captured $50,000 for his blistering 84-second one-punch knockout victory over Parker Porter.
Performance of the Night: Michał Oleksiejczuk collected $50,000 for withstanding an early onslaught from Chidi Njokuani to rally and secure a vicious first-round TKO at 4:16.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Disclosed Earnings
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*Official fighter base purses and contractual win bonuses are not publicly disclosed by athletic commission regulators in Singapore. Official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) are documented for Max Holloway, Chan Sung Jung, Junior Tafa, and Michał Oleksiejczuk.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie
Chan Sung Jung officially retired from professional mixed martial arts immediately following the main event, leaving his gloves in the center of the Octagon to an emotional standing ovation.
Former featherweight champion Max Holloway claimed his 11th post-fight bonus award, dedicating his $50,000 Fight of the Night check to the Lahaina, Maui wildfire relief fund.
Australia’s Junior Tafa recorded the quickest stoppage on the card, flattening veteran Parker Porter with a vicious counter right hand in just 1 minute and 24 seconds.
Michał Oleksiejczuk survived a flush head kick to rally and stop Chidi Njokuani with heavy hammerfists at 4:16 of Round 1, earning Performance of the Night honors.
The card featured explosive early action with five separate bouts concluding in the first round (Tafa, Cortes-Acosta, Armfield, Oleksiejczuk, and Goff).
Erin Blanchfield outwrestled former flyweight title challenger Taila Santos for over 8 minutes of control time, improving her promotional winning streak to six consecutive bouts.
Road to UFC winner Rinya Nakamura completed a perfect 4-of-4 takedown rate and notched 9:26 of control time on his way to dominant 30-26, 30-27, 30-27 scorecards.
Anthony Smith snapped a two-fight losing skid by landing 91 significant strikes against Ryan Spann to sweep their two-fight series via split decision.
Georgia’s Giga Chikadze returned from an extended 18-month injury layoff, landing 65 significant strikes to secure a clean 30-27 sweep over Alex Caceres.
Dana White’s Contender Series alum Billy Goff withstood early pressure to stop Yusaku Kinoshita via TKO with punches to the body and head at 3:49 of Round 1.
UFC’s sixth trip to Singapore drew an electric crowd of 10,263 spectators, producing a live gate of $1,288,777 (USD) in the Lion City.
The 13-bout fight card featured international fighters from 11 different countries: United States, South Korea, Georgia, Japan, Brazil, Australia, Dominican Republic, Poland, China, Peru, and Netherlands.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie take place?
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie took place on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.
Who won the main event between Max Holloway and The Korean Zombie?
Max Holloway defeated Chan Sung Jung (“The Korean Zombie”) via knockout (punch) at 0:23 of Round 3 after countering an aggressive rush with a devastating overhand right.
Did The Korean Zombie retire after this fight?
Yes. Following the knockout loss, Chan Sung Jung officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts, removing his gloves and placing them in the center of the Octagon as the arena sang along to his signature walkout song, “Zombie” by The Cranberries.
Who won the co-main event between Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann?
Former title challenger Anthony Smith defeated Ryan Spann via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) in their three-round light heavyweight rematch.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Singapore?
Four fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Max Holloway vs. Chan Sung Jung earned Fight of the Night, while Junior Tafa and Michał Oleksiejczuk each took home Performance of the Night honors.
What did Max Holloway dedicate his bonus to?
Max Holloway dedicated his fight and $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus to the victims and rebuilding efforts of the catastrophic August 2023 wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii.
What was the fastest knockout finish on the card?
Australian heavyweight Junior Tafa delivered the quickest knockout of the event, stopping Parker Porter with a thunderous punch in just 1 minute and 24 seconds of Round 1.
How did Erin Blanchfield defeat Taila Santos?
Erin Blanchfield utilized relentless clinch work and over 8 minutes of control time to secure a gritty unanimous decision victory (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) over former flyweight title challenger Taila Santos.
How did Giga Chikadze perform against Alex Caceres?
Returning after 18 months away, Chikadze displayed crisp striking and distance control, landing 65 significant strikes to win a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
What was the official attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,263 fans at Singapore Indoor Stadium, producing a live gate of $1,288,777 (USD).
Who called the fights for UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie?
The English commentary team featured play-by-play announcer Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Michael Bisping and Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez serving as the Octagon announcer.
How did Michał Oleksiejczuk defeat Chidi Njokuani?
After being stunned by an early head kick and knees, Oleksiejczuk dropped Njokuani with a barrage of counter punches and finished him with ground-and-pound at 4:16 of Round 1.
How did Rinya Nakamura defeat Fernie Garcia?
Japanese wrestling phenom Rinya Nakamura completed all 4 of his takedown attempts, racking up over 9 minutes of ground control to claim a dominant unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–27).
Where was UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie broadcast?
In the United States, the entire 13-bout card streamed live exclusively on ESPN+, while international audiences watched through local broadcast rights partners and UFC Fight Pass.
How did Billy Ray Goff win his UFC debut?
Billy Goff survived early trouble against Japanese prospect Yusaku Kinoshita before finding his range and stopping him with a furious flurry of punches at 3:49 of Round 1.
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