
UFC fan favourite Max Holloway to return with ‘Korean Zombie’ fight in Singapore
Max Holloway will fight the “Korean Zombie”, Chan Sung Jung, in the main event of UFC Singapore in August. Holloway, a former featherweight champion, has long desired a bout with Sung Jung, most recently calling for the fight after beating Arnold Allen in April. Holloway, 31, outpointed Allen in a Fight Night main event in Kansas City to bounce back from his third loss to Alexander Volkanovski, who took the featherweight title from the Hawaiian in 2019 and has retained the belt against him twice. Sung Jung was also beaten by the reigning champion in his most recent fight, suffering a fourth-round TKO loss to Volkanovski last April. Holloway and Sung Jung are now set to meet in a Fight Night main event at Singapore Indoor Stadium on Saturday 26 August. Holloway and “Zombie” are both fan favourites, with each having taken on a ‘who’s-who’ of featherweights in the UFC. While Sung Jung, 36, has a somewhat patchy record in the promotion, Holloway has been largely dominant over the last decade – although Volkanovski has been a thorn in his side. The Australian and Dustin Poirier – who beat Holloway with the interim lightweight title on the line in 2019 – are the only fighters to defeat the Hawaiian since 2013. Holloway won the UFC featherweight title by stopping Jose Aldo in June 2017 and retained the gold against the icon six months later – with another TKO. “Blessed” also holds victories over Allen, reigning interim champion Yair Rodriguez, Brian Ortega, Calvin Kattar, Cub Swanson, and former UFC champions Charles Oliveira, Frankie Edgar and Anthony Pettis. The news that Holloway vs Sung Jung would headline in Singapore was accompanied by two further announcements by the UFC. The promotion revealed that Cody Sandhagen would face Umar Nurmagomedov in a Fight Night main event in Nashville on 5 August, and that Ciryl Gane vs Sergey Spivak would be the headline bout at UFC Paris on 2 September. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos. Read More Conor McGregor denies allegation he sexually assaulted a woman at NBA Finals Conor McGregor announces fiancee Dee Devlin is pregnant with couple’s fourth child Vettori vs Cannonier live stream: How to watch UFC Fight Night online and on TV this weekend
2023-06-16 19:56

England women's star Russo to leave Man Utd
England striker Alessia Russo will leave Manchester United on a free transfer when her contract...
2023-06-16 19:47

Mohamed Salah's agent speaks out on PSG transfer rumours
Mohamed Salah's agent has denied reports of a meeting with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. The 31-year-old signed a new contract at Liverpool last summer to commit his future to the club until 2025.
2023-06-16 19:46

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder dies from injuries suffered in crash during Tour de Suisse
Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder has died one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse
2023-06-16 19:20

Crawley launches England's Ashes bid in style
Zak Crawley hit a boundary off the first ball of the match as England made a rousing start in the opening Ashes Test against Australia...
2023-06-16 19:18

Raphinha sends firm transfer message amid Arsenal & Newcastle links
Raphinha has confirmed his stance on leaving Barcelona amid Arsenal & Newcastle interest. The 26-year-old scored ten goals and contributed 12 assists in his first season at Camp Nou.
2023-06-16 19:16

McKeown narrowly misses world record as Chalmers lights up 100m free
Kaylee McKeown just missed her own 200m backstroke world record in an ominous swim at the Australian world championship trials on Friday, while sprint king Kyle Chalmers powered...
2023-06-16 18:55

Zarco split second ahead of Marquez in German MotoGP practice
French rider Johan Zarco finished a tenth and a half of a second clear of favourite Marc Marquez in a rain-hit Germany...
2023-06-16 18:53

Blue Jays vs. Rangers prediction and odds for Friday, June 16
When the Toronto Blue Jays head down south to face the Texas Rangers for a weekend series, Game 1 will feature two very good veteran pitchers coming off very bad outings. Kevin Gausman comes into this one with a 3.12 ERA in 14 starts with a record of 5-3. On the other side Martin Perez is 6-2, but w...
2023-06-16 18:29

Australia recall Hazlewood as England bat in Ashes opener
Australia recalled Josh Hazlewood and dropped fellow paceman Mitchell Starc from their XI as England captain Ben Stokes opted to bat in the first Ashes...
2023-06-16 18:19

A nun commends Dodgers' handling of Pride Night controversy; some archbishops call it blasphemy
The Los Angeles Dodgers, over the decades, have endured fans' diatribes along with their cheers
2023-06-16 18:15

The hardest decision – Reported Arsenal target Alessia Russo leaves Man Utd
England forward Alessia Russo will leave Manchester United this summer. The 24-year-old will become a free agent when her contract expires at the end of this month. Russo was the subject of a reported world record £450,000 bid from Arsenal in January but the approach was rebuffed by United at the time. She is again being linked with the Gunners as well as French outfit Lyon and American side Washington Spirit. A United statement read: “Manchester United can confirm that Alessia Russo will leave the football club on completion of her contract at the end of June. “Everyone at the football club would like to thank Alessia for her service and wish her luck for the future.” Russo joined United in 2020 after previous spells with Chelsea, Brighton and North Carolina Tar Heels. She scored 26 goals in 59 appearances for the club and helped them to second place in the Women’s Super League and the FA Cup final last season. Russo said on Instagram: “It’s been the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make. @manutdwomen, thank you for everything.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-06-16 17:54