Korean Zombie Has No Intention of Un-retiring (thank goodness)

[Wormwood]

In a recent interview, KZ stated he understands why fighters come out of retirement, but he personally has no intention of coming out of retirement.

"I’ve seen so many fighters come out of retirement, and while I didn’t really understand it before, now I totally get it," Jung said. "Most fighters genuinely believe they’re the best in the world. They spend their entire lives trying to prove it, so it’s pretty difficult to suddenly be done and come to terms with the fact that you’ll never be “the best” again. I feel it too. There are moments when I tell myself that age doesn’t matter. But Dana has made it clear he’s 100 percent against me coming back. And honestly, I understand. Fighters who retire on a great stage, like I did, are an important part of UFC history."

A large part of what is keeping him from un-retiring is KZ has many things keeping him busy…possibly even busier than when he was fighting.

"Retirement hasn’t slowed me down at all. If anything, I’m busier now," Jung told MMA Junkie through an interpreter. "I take care of my three kids, own a YouTube channel and a gym, coach more than 20 fighters, operate a beer pub called City Beer, and also began running a promotion called Z Fight Night (ZFN). While most people rest after retiring, fighters stay young. Honestly, if I didn’t have so much to do, I might not have retired at all. I’m grateful to have all these things to keep me going."

Glad to hear he is going to stay retired, and even more happy he is doing well in retirement. Thanks for all the exciting fights KZ! 화이팅!

full article:

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/korean-zombie-keeps-ufc-comeback-013007894.html

 

[FlyingDeathKick]

Topuria is probably sad to hear that

 

[Thepaintbucket]

Damn but Dana is cool with Chris Weidman still fighting.

 

[Gio]

He and Jay Park are now solding out concerts.



"Haru Haru (Day by Day) by Korean Zombie ft. Jay Park"

 

[Jackonfire]

As much as I enjoyed watching him fight I'm glad to hear this. It sounds like he's doing well and keeping busy. And thats probably key to staying retired.

 

[Elvis.]

I’m glad he has the sense to stay away , he’s got nothing to prove to anyone and should be satisfied with a fantastic career.
I now have the urge to open a “beer pub” where all we serve is beer and everyone else can get the hell out

 

[Minnja]

He had the perfect send off aside from getting the W. Legend!

I will need to tune into ZFN I haven’t watched the first event is it good?

 

[Luthien]

Beautiful family He doesn't need more wars! Enjoy peace

 

[Daniel Henry]

I'm just glad he retired without any known CTE symptoms

 

[KID Yamamoto]

Always having something to do after fighting matters.

 

[Goatenstein]

Topuria is probably sad to hear that

Aw still crying over Max getting his head knocked off?

 

[Dr Fong]

Retired man still retired...for now.

News at 11.

 

[Pancake Sprawl]

for whatever reasons, it seems like Korean fighters end up having better post MMA careers. i remember Dong Hyun Kim became like a reality tv show star or something like that, and even Sexyama and Hong Man Choi seemed to be like minor celebs there too. that's pretty good. seems better than most other country's fighters, including America.

 

[Kwic]

One of my absolute favs and I proudly wear his logo on my t-shirt sometimes when I go to the gym, I feel like badass then, just looking at some of those gym monsters with no fear when I sport that t-shirt.

War KZ!

 

[Ube]

I don’t know I’m still waiting for that Sakuraba debut

 

[Gio]

for whatever reasons, it seems like Korean fighters end up having better post MMA careers. i remember Dong Hyun Kim became like a reality tv show star or something like that, and even Sexyama and Hong Man Choi seemed to be like minor celebs there too. that's pretty good. seems better than most other country's fighters, including America.

Everyone you mentioned had starred on different types of a K-variety shows over the years where they are part of the regular cast, not just guests, and these shows consist of 15-20+ episodes. It seems Korean fighters only use fighting as their stepping stone to become actors/comedians/TV celebrities in SK, lol.

 

[Tweak896]

He's spilt enough blood in the game, gave me so many good fights in his career. Would hate to see him return again.

 

[Red Lantern]

Everyone you mentioned had starred on different types of a K-variety shows over the years where they are part of the regular cast, not just guests, and these shows consist of 15-20+ episodes. It seems Korean fighters only use fighting as their stepping stone to become actors/comedians/TV celebrities in SK, lol.

I know Akiyama from Return of Superman before UFC.

 

[C0NCH3TO]

Dhk and this dude are living proof that koreans are way smarter than americans. Tony, teh Chris, Rampage, Rashad, Dom, Nick and the list goes on…. what will it take?

 

[FlyingDeathKick]

Aw still crying over Max getting his head knocked off?

KZ didn't knock Max's head off it was the other way around, weird response. Unless you are referring to the Topuria (tko).