Is Brian Ortega vs. “The Korean Zombie” the greatest non-title featherweight bout in UFC history?
Consider what these two beasts bring to the table. Quick-strike knockout power. Creative submission games. Inhuman endurance. Sheer hunger.
That last aspect is important. It’s been almost 700 days since Ortega last fought and 10 months for Chan Sung Jung. Yet during that time, their names have justifiably remained near the top of the UFC’s 145-pound rankings and at the forefront of the minds of fans. The UFC knows what these two are capable of and even as new contenders (and a new champion) emerged it was always clear that Ortega and Zombie were destined to fight.