UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige
| Industry | Mixed martial arts promotion |
|---|---|
| Founded | November 12, 1993 |
| Headquarters | Enterprise, Nevada , United States |
| Products | Mixed martial arts events |
| Website | www |
UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige—also referred to as UFC on ESPN 25 and UFC Vegas 29—was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 19, 2021. The event took place at the UFC Apex venue located in Enterprise, Nevada, within the Las Vegas metropolitan region.
Background
The main event featured a featherweight clash between former UFC Featherweight Championship contender Chan Sung Jung and Dan Ige.
Originally, a welterweight matchup between Tim Means and Danny Roberts was planned; however, Roberts was withdrawn due to COVID-19 safety measures. Subsequently, Means was rescheduled to face Nicolas Dalby.
A flyweight contest between Tagir Ulanbekov and Tyson Nam was anticipated but ultimately canceled because Ulanbekov was sidelined by an undisclosed illness.
Bonus awards
Monetary bonuses of $50,000 were awarded to the following fighters:
- Fight of the Night: Marlon Vera vs. Davey Grant
- Performance of the Night: Seung Woo Choi and Matt Brown