A sizeable gap was left in the Korean MMA scene when Chan Sung Jung decided to retire in August. “The Korean Zombie” established himself as a fan-favorite and one of the most recognizable figures in mixed martial arts, let alone as the face of Korean MMA. With the all-action presence hanging up his gloves, it is yet to be seen who might take up that mantle and step into the spotlight. Among those potential representatives is Junyong Park, who is approaching his 10th UFC bout at UFC Fight Night: Song vs Gutierrez.
Park is as affable a fighter to talk with in the days leading up to a fight as any on the UFC roster.