UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | August 26, 2023 |
| Headquarters | Kallang , Singapore |
Area served | International |
| Parent | Ultimate Fighting Championship |
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie—also identified as UFC Fight Night 225 and UFC on ESPN+ 83'—was a mixed martial arts event organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 26, 2023. The competition took place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium located in Kallang, Singapore.
Background
This occasion represented the UFC's sixth event hosted in Singapore and its first return since UFC 275 held in June 2022.
The headline bout showcased a featherweight contest between former UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway and previous title contender Jung Chan-sung.
Additionally, a women's flyweight clash was scheduled featuring former UFC Women's Flyweight Championship challenger Taila Santos against Erin Blanchfield. This fight was initially planned to headline UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield, but was delayed owing to visa complications that prevented Santos's corner team from attending.
Bonus awards
Monetary awards of $50,000 were granted to the following fighters:
- Fight of the Night: Max Holloway vs. Jung Chan-sung
- Performance of the Night: Junior Tafa and Michał Oleksiejczuk