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UFC looking to re-book title eliminator fight between Brian Ortega and The Korean Zombie

Brian Ortega and The Korean Zombie are one win away from another shot at the UFC featherweight gold.

UFC president Dana White announced Wednesday night on ESPN that the company will re-book Ortega vs. Chan Sung Jung in a No. 1 contender bout, and the winner will challenge whoever emerges with the title between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway.

The promotion has yet to announce a date and location for both fights.

“Ortega and The Korean Zombie are gonna fight,” White said. “You know how I just went out and said (about the Tony) Ferguson fight against (Justin) Gaethje, I said ‘I absolutely, positively guarantee you that this fight will be great.