UFC 273 Preview: Korean Zombie Challenges Champion Volkanovski in Featherweight Title Clash

UFC 273 Preview: Korean Zombie Challenges Champion Volkanovski in Featherweight Title Clash

By Michael Davidson

December 24, 2024 at 03:39 PM

UFC 273's main event features a featherweight title clash between champion Alexander Volkanovski and challenger Chan Sung Jung (The Korean Zombie) on April 9th at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.

Korean Zombie (17-6-0) enters after a unanimous decision win over Dan Ige in June 2021. Since returning from military service in 2017, he's 4-2 with three knockout victories. His stats include:

  • 43% strike accuracy
  • 47% takedown accuracy
  • 4.07 strikes landed per minute
  • 77% takedown defense
  • 55% strike defense

Champion Volkanovski (23-1-0) rides a 20-fight win streak, last defending against Brian Ortega in September 2021. His impressive statistics show:

  • 56% strike accuracy
  • 34% takedown accuracy
  • 6.42 strikes landed per minute
  • 70% takedown defense
  • 60% strike defense

Current betting odds heavily favor the champion:

  • Volkanovski: -770
  • Korean Zombie: +500

Fight Analysis: While Korean Zombie possesses legitimate one-punch knockout power, Volkanovski's pressure and well-rounded skillset make him the clear favorite. Expect Volkanovski to feel out his opponent in round one before increasing pressure and potentially securing a knockout victory in later rounds.

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, April 9
  • Time: 10:00 PM ET
  • Location: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, FL
  • Watch: Pay-Per-View

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