UFC news: Frankie Edgar replaces Brian Ortega at UFC Fight Night 165

Chang Sung Jung’s upcoming fight at UFC Fight Night 165 looked doomed after Brian Ortega’s sudden exit from matchup. However, Korean Zombie is still going to fight as Frankie Edgar has agreed to step up against him. Brian Ortega has been forced to pull out from fight due to a knee injury. 

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UFC Fight Night: Frankie Edgar replaces Brian Ortega

Frankie Edgar was rey for his bantamweight debut against Cory Sandhn on Jan 25. After an unsuccessful attempt at fearweight title, Frankie Edgar waved “goodbye” to division. However, things turned out differently after Brian Ortega’s injury. Frankie Edgar postponed his bantamweight debut and decided to have one more beef at 145 against Korean Zombie. It is undoubtedly good news for Korean fans since ir local hero Chang Sung Jung’s upcoming bout at UFC Fight Night 165 will take place.

According to reports, Brian Ortega suffered a torn ACL and Frankie Edgar saw it as a great opportunity to face Korean Zombie. re is doubt that Frankie Edgar is a legend but a victory against Chang Sun Jung can bring him back into fearweight mix. 

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UFC Fight Night: Frankie Edgar-Chan Sung-Jun Comparison

Frankie Edgar - : 38. Height: 5’6”. Reach: 68”. Stance: Orthodox. Record: 22-7-1

Frankie Edgar is one of most experienced fighters in division and he has fought against some of best fighters of world. former UFC lightweight champion possesses immense striking ability. He has victories against Gray Maynard, Ch Mendes, BJ Penn and Urijah Faber among ors.

Chan Sun Jung - : 32. Height: 5’7”. Reach: 72”. Stance: Orthodox. Record: 15-5

Chan Sung Jung, 32-year-old rising superstar, has got pretty dangerous hands. Korean Zombie is a dirty fighter when it comes to standpoint and a victory against Frankie Edgar can ensure him a title shot against Max Holloway. Take a look at Korean Zombie.

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