On Saturday morning (in the US) MMA fans watched Max Holloway land a brutal KO of Chan Sung Jung (AKA The Korean Zombie). The knockout sent shockwaves through the community, and even more so when Jung retired following the fight.
One person in the community who was watching was former UFC double champion Conor McGregor. McGregor is familiar with Holloway as he fought the former champion to a decision in 2013.
"What a shot, what a performance! Classic Zombie, classic Holloway. Tremendous stuff! , UFC as advertised," he tweeted.
What a shot, what a performance! Classic Zombie, classic Holloway. Tremendous stuff! @ufc, as advertised.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 26, 2023
McGregor also commented on the retirement of Jung.
"Well done Korean Zombie," wrote. "What a goer!"
Well done Korean Zombie 🇰🇷
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 26, 2023
What a goer!
UFC fighters react to Max Holloway win, The Korean Zombie retirement
McGregor wasn't the only UFC fighter with thought on the performance. Several others took to Twitter to react to the moment.
Danggggggggggggg
— Billy Quarantillo (@BillyQMMA) August 26, 2023
I love you zombie pic.twitter.com/IFExLPcr14
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 26, 2023
That was a true Main Event incredible experience watch that whole things just wow!!!
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) August 26, 2023
WOW What a Knockout !!! The blessed express is back. Congrats to @BlessedMMA #UFCSingapore
— Aleksandar Rakic (@rakic_ufc) August 26, 2023
Max was sharp as always, Zombie was Zombie as always!#UFCSingapore #WEC
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) August 26, 2023
Ahhh one of those ones you didn’t want to see a loser. Legends 🙏🏾❤️
— Justin Tafa (@justin_tafa) August 26, 2023
Zombie is a true legend tho. Big respect
— LERONE MURPHY (@LeroneMurphy) August 26, 2023
Respect Legend!🧟♂️#UFCSingapore
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 26, 2023
😭😭 What a legend ! Great to see him get some an amazing send off from the crowd. #UFCSingapore
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) August 26, 2023
What a beautiful moment for Zombie leaving the octagon. Great tribute guys!!! #UFCSingapore
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 26, 2023
They said max don’t have power. I think he sending a message
— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) August 26, 2023
You don’t get into a fire fight with Holloway #UFCSingapore
— Paul Craig (@PaulCraig) August 26, 2023
In case you missed the moment, here's the KO that send Jung into retirement.
Wow!pic.twitter.com/H8ecBZZd4w
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) August 26, 2023
The win was especially meaningful for Holloway who had dedicated the fight to the people of Hawaii who are still reeling from the Maui fire which killed over 100 people with nearly 400 people still missing.