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That 'Zombie' fight took place in the UFC?

Right on cue Spike sent out a press release this morning (thanks a lot Time Warner) announcing a counter replay show for Strikeforce's upcoming Showtime event

The replay package, entitled "UFC's Ultimate Fights", features several recent exciting finishes from the UFC's recent pay-per view product including the Shane Carwin-Frank Mir fight.

There was one fight including in the package that definitely sticks out -- the Chan Sung Jung-Leonard Garcia fight. Where were we when the UFC: Aldo vs. Faber press release went out?

Any-who, why not enjoy re-watching the Zombie $lugfest with a WKR Korean Zombie Fan shirt?

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Oh yeah, that's nice. 

Full Press Release after the jump. 

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SPIKE TV PRESENTS "UFC'S ULTIMATE FIGHTS"

SATURDAY, MAY 15 AT 10:00 PM ET/PT

 

Special to Feature Some of the Most Explosive Fights In

Mixed Martial Arts In 2010

New York, NY, May 12, 2010 - Spike TV presents a special telecast of 2010's most action-packed mixed martial arts fights, including the heavyweight showdown between Shane Carwin and Frank Mir and the unforgettable slugfest between Leonard Garcia and Chan Sung Jung (aka "The Korean Zombie")  in "UFC's Ultimate Fights" on Saturday, May 15 (10:00 PM - 12:30 AM ET/PT)

The hard-hitting bouts featured include the following:

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    • Shane Carwin vs. Frank Mir

UFC 111 - March 27, 2010

In a battle for the interim UFC heavyweight crown, Shane Carwin showcases his impressive punching power as he knocks out Frank Mir in a little less than four minutes in the first round of their highly anticipated bout.  Carwin will now face Brock Lesnar for the heavyweight crown in July.

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    • Leonard Garcia vs. "The Korean Zombie", Chan Sung Jung

Aldo vs. Faber - April 24, 2010

"The greatest fight I've ever seen!" declared Joe Rogan.  This epic three-round slugfest and front-runner for "Fight of the Year" featured two of the most promising featherweights in the world.  Leonard "Bad Boy" Garcia and "The Korean Zombie", Chan Sung Jung, traded devastating blows for three grueling rounds, with Garcia winning a close decision.   

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    • Mark Munoz vs. Kendall Grove

UFC 112 - April 10, 2010

In a matchup of middleweight contenders, Mark Munoz survived a big uppercut from Kendall Grove and several near-submissions in the first round before scoring a thrilling TKO late in the second round.  The action-packed bout earned "Fight of the Night" honors for Munoz and Grove.

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    • Terry Etim vs. Rafael Dos Anjos

UFC 112 - April 10, 2010

In a hard fought contest between rising lightweight stars, Rafael Dos Anjos scores a victory over Terry Etim via armbar in the second round of their bout. Dos Anjos won "Submission of the Night" honors. 

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    • Matt Serra vs Frank Trigg

UFC 109 - February 6, 2010

Two veterans in the welterweight division met inside the OctagonTM at UFC 109, but it was former welterweight champion Matt Serra that emerged victorious.  The acclaimed jiu-jitsu artist opted to stay on his feet, knocking out Trigg with a right hook at 2:23 of the first round, taking home "Knockout of the Night" honors in the process.

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    • Nate Diaz vs Rory Markham

UFC 111 - March 27, 2010

After years of fighting at lightweight, Nate Diaz made his debut in the welterweight division at UFC 111, and did so in stunning fashion.  Diaz scored a TKO victory over welterweight veteran Rory Markham via strikes at 2:47 of Round 1.

    • Paulo Thiago vs Mike Swick

UFC 109 - February 6, 2010

Paulo Thiago took on a major step towards a shot at the UFC's welterweight crown by defeating Mike Swick at UFC 109.  After a close first round, Thiago dropped Swick with a right hand early in the second round of their contest, and followed it up with a picture perfect arm triangle choke.  The incredibly tough Swick refused to tap, and the fight ended with referee Herb Dean pulling Thiago off his opponent at 1:54 of the second round.  Thiago earned "Submission of the Night" honors for his efforts

 

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I don't care where the hell the fight took place...

I am just really excited to get to dvr it for free so that I can watch it anytime I want to.

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by punchdrank on May 12, 2010 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

I just finally deleted it yesterday off mine.

I watched it like 6 times though, I’d invite my buddies over and put it on the TV and not tell them what they were about to watch. They all had the same reaction, their jaw hit the fucking floor.
Also all of them thought Zombie won the fight.

by doonerthesooner on May 12, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fight of the year.

Pain don't hurt...

by RolloTomasi on May 12, 2010 6:35 PM EDT reply actions  

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