Dennis "The Menace" is back
(Long Island, NY., February 2, 2017) - Long Island’s Dennis Bermudez is ready for his big fight this weekend as he headlines UFC Fight Night 104 in Houston on Saturday.
Bermudez might be taking on his biggest challenge yet in his illustrious career.
It has been three years since Chan Sung Jung (13-4, 3-1 UFC) better known as the “Korean Zombie” has fought due to a mandatory military service required by South Korean male citizens.
The “Korean Zombie” last fought on August 3, 2013 at UFC 163 against then champion, Jose Aldo. He lost via TKO in the fourth round.
While it’s been over three years, the “Korean Zombie” is still considered one of the best fighters in the featherweight division. These two 145 pounders are scheduled to headline a major card in a city that is known to put on great fights.
For Bermudez, a win, and a potential three-fight winning streak, will put him right up there in contention for a title shot.
A veteran to the sport, Bermudez has been fighting in the featherweight division since 2009. Fighting out of Long Island MMA, the Lindenhurst resident holds a professional record of 16-5.
After stringing together seven consecutive victories, the 30-year-old ended a personal two-fight losing streak on February 21, 2016 against Tatsuya Kawajiri with a win via unanimous decision.
In his last fight on August 6, 2016, Bermudez defeated Rony Jason via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) at UFC Fight Night 92 in Salt Lake City, Utah. With that win, Bermudez now will be looking for a three-fight winning streak.
The Puerto Rican/American Bermudez began wrestling in 2000 and held a high school record of 112 wins and 23 losses. From high school he went on to wrestle at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, where in 2007 he was ranked 22nd in the nation at the Division 1 level.
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