UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige
United States
Main Card • Final
South Korea
R5, 5:00
Moldova
R3, 5:00
Russia
Ecuador
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
England
R1, 1:37
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R1, 4:45
R2, 3:02
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
Romania
R3, 5:00
Bosnia and Herzegovina
R2, 5:00
Japan
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Guam
R1, 0:37
Australia
R3, 2:54
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Marlon Vera and Davey Grant each earned $50,000 for their grueling, bloody three-round bantamweight war that saw 188 combined significant strikes landed.
Performance of the Night: Seung Woo Choi collected $50,000 for his sensational first-round counter-punch TKO finish against Julian Erosa.
Performance of the Night: Matt Brown secured $50,000 for his historic walk-off right hand knockout over Dhiego Lima in Round 2.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Official contracted base purses were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Figures reflect verified official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige
Matt Brown scored a clean walk-off knockout of Dhiego Lima in Round 2, earning his 12th career knockout inside the Octagon to tie Derrick Lewis and Vitor Belfort for the most knockouts in UFC history at the time.
The KO victory over Dhiego Lima extended Matt Brown’s all-time record for the most knockout finishes in UFC welterweight history to 12.
Chan Sung Jung headlined his eighth consecutive UFC card, extending his record for the most consecutive main event appearances by an Asian-born fighter in UFC history.
Chan Sung Jung accumulated a career-high 10 minutes and 10 seconds of ground control time against Dan Ige, logging one of the most dominant control-time performances in five-round featherweight history.
Returning after a 30-month layoff, Ricky Glenn stopped Joaquim Silva in just 37 seconds of Round 1, logging one of the fastest knockouts in modern UFC lightweight history.
Casey O’Neill became one of the rare female flyweights in promotional history to start her UFC career 2-0 with consecutive finishes, putting Lara Procópio to sleep with a technical submission at 2:54 of Round 3.
Marlon Vera and Davey Grant combined for 188 significant strikes over three rounds in their rematch, earning Fight of the Night honors in one of 2021’s most furious bantamweight slugfests.
Virna Jandiroba earned her third UFC stoppage victory after hyperextending Kanako Murata’s arm with a first-round armbar, forcing a doctor stoppage at the end of Round 2 due to a fractured arm.
Serghei Spivac out-landed and out-grappled veteran Aleksei Oleinik across three rounds, securing his third consecutive victory inside the Octagon while holding nearly five minutes of ground control.
Seung Woo Choi collected his third straight UFC victory and his first promotional Performance of the Night bonus by dropping Julian Erosa with a counter left hook in just 97 seconds.
This event marked the 29th UFC fight card hosted inside the UFC Apex production facility in Enterprise, Nevada under closed-door conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic era.
Known for his quick first-round knockouts, Khaos Williams demonstrated three-round endurance by landing a career-high 91 significant strikes against Matthew Semelsberger to earn a unanimous decision sweep.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige take place?
UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige took place on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, within the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area.
Who won the main event between Chan Sung Jung and Dan Ige?
Chan Sung Jung (“The Korean Zombie”) defeated Dan Ige via unanimous decision (48–47, 49–46, 49–46) over five rounds, displaying dominant ground control and submission threats.
Who won the co-main event between Serghei Spivac and Aleksei Oleinik?
Serghei Spivac defeated veteran submission specialist Aleksei Oleinik via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in their three-round heavyweight clash.
What historical record did Matt Brown tie at this event?
Matt Brown knocked out Dhiego Lima with a clean right hand at 3:02 of Round 2, earning his 12th UFC knockout to tie Derrick Lewis and Vitor Belfort for the most knockout finishes in UFC history at the time.
Who earned the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at this event?
Four fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Marlon Vera vs. Davey Grant received Fight of the Night, while Seung Woo Choi and Matt Brown each collected Performance of the Night honors.
How did the rematch between Marlon Vera and Davey Grant play out?
In a rematch of their 2016 bout, Marlon Vera evened the score by defeating Davey Grant via unanimous decision (29–27, 29–28, 30–26) in a bloody, action-packed battle that took home Fight of the Night honors.
How did Seung Woo Choi defeat Julian Erosa?
South Korea’s Seung Woo Choi dropped Julian Erosa with a counter left hook and finished with hammerfists to score a TKO at 1:37 of Round 1.
Why was Kanako Murata unable to continue against Virna Jandiroba?
Virna Jandiroba trapped Kanako Murata in a deep armbar in Round 1 that visibly dislocated/fractured Murata’s left elbow; despite Murata surviving Round 2, the ringside physician halted the bout before Round 3, resulting in a TKO by doctor stoppage.
How fast was Ricky Glenn’s victory over Joaquim Silva?
Returning from a 30-month hiatus, Ricky Glenn stunned Joaquim Silva with early left hands to score a knockout in just 37 seconds of Round 1.
How did Casey O’Neill defeat Lara Procópio?
Australia’s Casey O’Neill locked in a tight rear-naked choke that rendered Lara Procópio unconscious at 2:54 of Round 3, earning a technical submission victory.
How did Bruno Silva win his UFC debut against Wellington Turman?
Bruno Silva survived early grappling pressure to land heavy hammerfists and punches from inside Wellington Turman’s guard, scoring a knockout at 4:45 of Round 1.
What was the attendance and gate for this event?
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic safety protocols in Nevada, the event was held behind closed doors at the UFC Apex with no public ticket sales or live gate revenue.
Who did Nicolae Negumereanu defeat at this event?
Romania’s Nicolae Negumereanu earned his first UFC victory by edging out Aleksa Camur via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a grueling three-round light heavyweight tilt.
Who called the action for UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige?
The broadcast featured play-by-play caller Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Michael Bisping and Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez announcing.
Where are official event scorecards and video highlights available?
Official judges’ scorecards can be accessed on UFC Official Scorecards, and full recap coverage is on UFC Results & Highlights.
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