Brian Ortega Says Chan Sung Jung Is Stalling Fight Talks, Jung Tells Him To Come To South Korea

Brian Ortega and Chan Sung Jung were originally supposed to meet last year in the main event of UFC Fight Night Busan, but Ortega suffered a knee injury and was replaced by former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar.

There have been talks of another fight coming together between the two, but Ortega has taken to Instagram to claim that Jung is using stall tactics to keep the fight from happening:

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Someone tell Korean zombie sign the contract. You been asked multiple times already. Give the fans what they want to see and quit stalling.

A post shared by Brian Ortega (@briantcity) on Jun 28, 2020 at 10:12pm PDT

Jung would respond to Ortega, claiming that the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is the reason behind the bout not coming together:

 

 

 

 

 

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I am sure you are aware why I can’t go to the states at this time. If you would come to Korea , I am ready even in July. Otherwise, stay calm waiting for me. #seeyousoon --

A post shared by 정찬성 (@koreanzombiemma) on Jun 29, 2020 at 7:36am PDT

It should be noted that while there are certain travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, none exist right now between the United States and South Korea.