UFC Returns To Singapore In August For UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Korean Zombie & RTU Season 2 Semifinals

Singapore, June 16: UFC on Friday (June 16) announced a return to the Lion City with UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie and the semifinals for Road To UFC Season 2, taking place in August.

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie will take place on Saturday, August 26, in local prime time at the Singapore Indoor Stadium and will feature two of the best featherweights in the world.

In the main event of the fight night in Singapore, No. 2-ranked former featherweight title contender Max "Blessed" Holloway takes on No. 7-ranked contender "The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung.

The following day, Sunday, August 27, the semifinals for Road To UFC Season 2 will take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, the only tournament where fans can witness the best MMA prospects from across Asia compete for UFC contracts.

Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), the weekend of events embodies the vibrancy of the country and showcases it as an exemplary destination for international sporting events.

Singapore sits alongside other major international locations to regularly hold UFC events, including Abu Dhabi, London, Las Vegas, and New York City. And the Head of Asia Kevin Chang can't wait to deliver another thrilling event.

"We can't wait to put on another thrilling event for our loyal fans in Singapore and showcase this dynamic city," said Kevin Chang, UFC Senior Vice President and Head of Asia.

"With two future UFC Hall Of Famers facing each other for the first time, this card promises to be one for the ages. We are thankful for STB's continued support."

"UFC's continued presence in Singapore strengthens our position as the leading destination for world-class sports and leisure events in the region," added Ong Ling Lee, STB's Executive Director for Sports and Wellness.

"We are delighted to build on last year's success with an action-packed weekend this August, and we look forward to UFC fighters and fans enjoying all that Singapore has to offer as a dynamic and vibrant destination."

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie will be the fifth UFC event in Singapore, attesting to the remarkable growth of UFC in the region.

Last June's event, UFC 275: Teixeira vs Prochazka, made history as the first UFC Pay Per View event ever held in Southeast Asia and set the record for the highest gate for a Singapore Indoor Stadium event.

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie

Fan favorite, former champion and top ranked contender Max Holloway (24-7, fighting out of Waianae, Hawaii) is among the greatest featherweights to ever compete in the UFC.

Holloway holds the divisional records for most wins (20) and most finishes (10) and the UFC record for total strikes landed (3,366). He now cements his way back to title contention by facing fellow legend, "The Korean Zombie".

"The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung (17-7, fighting out of Seoul, South Korea) has become a perennial fan favorite as a creative grappler with heavy hands.

Jung has thrilled with exciting finishes against Frankie Edgar, Dennis Bermudez and Dustin Poirier in a long career that has seen him earn him two title shots. Jung now has his sights set on an explosive showdown with top contender Holloway.

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie will begin at 5 PM SGT with the prelims, followed by the main card at 8 PM SGT. Additional bouts will be announced over the coming weeks.

Road To UFC Season 2 Semifinals

Four winners in each of four men's weight classes have advanced from the opening round of ROAD TO UFC Season 2 which was held on May 27 and 28 at the UFC Performance Institute Shanghai.

They are set to compete in the semifinals and then advance to the finals, where the winner of each division will be presented with a UFC contract. RTU Season 2 semifinals start at 4 PM SGT.

UFC in Singapore 2023 Tickets Information

For information on tickets for the events in Singapore - UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie and Road To UFC season 2 semifinals, fans can stay up to date on the details by visiting this link.