Z. Korean at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
After more than 15 years of professional MMA career, Korean zombie announced his retirement in the Octagon UFC Singapore. At the microphone of the now commentator Michael Bisping, the featherweight veteran explained the reasons that led him to decide to hang up his gloves.
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“You know what, I’m going to stop fighting. I always wanted to be the champion since I started this sport. I'm not here to be third, fourth or fifth in the rankings. I did my best to prepare for Max Holloway, I really believed I could beat him, but I ended up failing, so, I don't think I have any more chances. So, I think I’ll stop fighting now”, said Zumbi.
A0s 36 years old, Zumbi announced his retirement from the sport while still in the octagon, after being brutally knocked out by Max Holloway. Former division challenger, the South Korean hangs up his gloves with a record of 17 positive results and eight negative results in just over 15 years of career.
UFC Singapore results
MAIN CARD (9 p.m. Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Max Holloway derrotou Korean zombie by knockout at 23s of R3
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Anthony Smith derrotou Ryan spann in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Giga Chikadze derrotou Alex Caceres in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Rinya Nakamura derrotou Fernie Garcia in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Erin Blanchfield derrotou Taila Santos in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Junior Tafa derrotou parker porter by knockout (punches) at 1m29s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD (6 p.m. Brasília time)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Waldo Cortes-Acosta derrotou Lukasz Brzeski by knockout at 3m01s of R1
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Garrett Armfield defeated Toshiomi Kazama by technical knockout (punches) at 4:16 of R1
Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Michael Oleksiejczuk defeated Chidi Njōkuani by technical knockout (punches) at 4:16 of R1
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Kenan Song derrotou Rolando Bedoya in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Billy Goff defeated Yusaku Kinoshita by technical knockout (punches) at 3:49 of R1
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): JJ Aldrich derrotou Na Liang by technical knockout (punches) at 4:49 of R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): seung woo choi derrotou Jarno Errens in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
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