One FC winner Bibiano Fernandes: Dae Hwan Kim is dangerous, but "not a gifted man"

Bibiano Fernandes puts his One FC bantamweight title at stake for the 2nd time Friday, Dec. 5, against undefeated Dae Hwan Kim. Seven years older compared to South Korean prospect, the Brazilian grappler anticipates anything at Philippines’ One FC 23.

“he is a dangerous child, and considering him a dangerous man is great for me personally because I am literally anticipating anything in the fight,” Fernandes told MMAFighting.com. “I never anticipate a simple fight. The dangerous kid’s dangerous. The dangerous kid has some great leg kicks and is volatile.

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One FC winner Bibiano Fernandes: Dae Hwan Kim is dangerous, but "not a gifted man"

Bibiano Fernandes vs. Dae Hwan Kim, Brandon Vera vs. Igor Subora declared for One FC 23

One FC 23 will feature the return of bantamweight champ Bibiano Fernandes, as well as the introduction of longtime UFC expert Brandon Vera.

One FC officials declared on Friday that Fernandes will set his 135-pound title in the line in the key occasion of One FC’s return to Manila on Dec. 5 against undefeated Korean. Dae Hwan Kim.

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Bibiano Fernandes vs. Dae Hwan Kim, Brandon Vera vs. Igor Subora declared for One FC 23

"The Korean Zombie" finds silver lining in setting career on hold for military service

Word got out last week that Chan Sung Jung, a.k.a “The Korean Zombie,” would be sidelined for a couple of years from MMA to meet his compulsory military service demanded of South Korean male citizens.

The 13-4 combatant last competed in Aug. 2013 when he lost via fourth-round TKO to UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo. MMAFighting.com lately discussed to the 27-year old, who began his service on Monday, via email relating to this news:

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"The Korean Zombie" finds silver lining in setting career on hold for military service

Chan Sung Jung to be sidelined two years to fulfill South Korean military service requirement

Chan Sung Jung, the UFC featherweight fan-favorite affectionately nicknamed “The Korean Zombie,” is expected to be sidelined from mixed martial arts for the next two years to fulfill his mandatory military service required of South Korean male citizens, Jung’s manager Brian Rhee revealed to MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani.

“He feels bad for his fans and thankful to the UFC, Dana and the Ferttitas for letting him be a professional fighter,” Rhee said. “He’s going to rehab, train and comeback stronger than ever after the end of the 2 years!”

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Chan Sung Jung to be sidelined two years to fulfill South Korean military service requirement

Jose Aldo vs. Chan Sung Jung full fight video

Relive the action from August 2013’s UFC 163 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo defeated ‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung via fourth-round TKO.

Aldo next defends his title on October 25th when he faces Chad Mendes in the main event of UFC 179. Aldo previously defeated Mendes in January of 2012 at UFC 142, where he stopped the American by TKO in the first round.

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Jose Aldo vs. Chan Sung Jung full fight video

After five-year hiatus, Hong Man Choi interested in restarting MMA profession

Hong Man Choi’s return to MMA might happen to be delayed lately, but the seven-foot-two South Korean is still contemplating fighting again.

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After five-year hiatus, Hong Man Choi interested in restarting MMA profession