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