‘Korean Zombie’ out, Mike Brown in vs.Yahya at UFN 23
An undisclosed injury has forced fan-favorite featherweight Chan Sung Jung out of a planned matchup with Rani Yahya at “UFC…
An undisclosed injury has forced fan-favorite featherweight Chan Sung Jung out of a planned matchup with Rani Yahya at “UFC Fight Night 23: UFC Fight for the Troops 2.”
MMAjunkie.com has learned that “The Korean Zombie” has withdrawn from the matchup and that a replacement opponent is currently being sought to face Yahya.
“UFC Fight Night 23: UFC Fight for the Troops 2” takes place at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, and it serves as a fundraiser for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
Not more than a week after suffering a split-decision loss to Diego Nunes this past Saturday at UFC 125, Former WEC champion Mike Brown has volunteered to step in for an injured Chan Sung Jung and meet Rani Yahya at “UFC Fight Night 23: Fight for the Troops 2.”
The UFN 23 main card airs on Spike TV, though Brown vs. Yahya is slated for the untelevised preliminary card.