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‘The Korean Zombie' Chan Sung Jung announces UFC return, challenges BJ Penn

One of the most exciting fighters in the featherweight division is ready to make his return.

Chan Sung Jung, a WEC veteran and one-time UFC title challenger affectionately nicknamed "The Korean Zombie," announced Tuesday on Facebook that after more than three years away from mixed martial arts, he is officially gearing up for his reintroduction to the Octagon. He also already has a big-name opponent in mind for his comeback.

"For the past six months, there's a fighter that I've been wanting to fight: B.J. Penn," Jung said. "When the B.J. Penn (vs.