Korean will be away from MMA until at least 2016. Photo: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC
the news that Chan sung jung will be away from MMA for two years to fulfill South Korea's mandatory military service, surprising fans this week. However, the "Korean zombie” said that he was already expecting the news, but assured that, after the period away from fighting, he will return to the UFC to try to get the belt.
“All Korean men, if physically capable, must perform military service. So it wasn't a surprise. I was hoping I could hold off a little longer so I could have one more fight since my wife and I are expecting our first child. But I'm proud of my duty”, explained Jung, in an interview with the UFC's official website.
“I hope the fans don’t forget me. I also want to assure everyone that this is not the end of my career. I will come back, stronger than ever, and win the belt in two years”, guaranteed the fighter.
At 27 years of age, Chan sung jung He arrived at the UFC in 2011, along with other fighters from the now-defunct WEC event. The South Korean won three victories, against just one defeat, this one in the fight for the UFC featherweight belt against José Aldo, in August last year.
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