UFC 273: Volkanovski vs The Korean Zombie | 6th Round Post-Fight Show

​​Our fight experts, Zane Simon & Mookie Alexander are back to breakdown the UFC 273: ‘Volkanovski vs The Korean Zombie’ PPV event. The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event.

The UFC showcased a World Championship Doubleheader this weekend at their UFC 273 PPV event. The first title fight in our Main Event was a collision between UFC Featherweight Champion, Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovksi, defending his belt against contender, #4 ranked, Chan Sung Jung - ‘The Korean Zombie’.

In our 2nd title fight of the night, we had “The Funkmaster’ Aljamain Sterling, holding a 20-3 record, fighting out of Uniondale, N.Y. He intended to solidify is claim as the UFC BW Champion, after his DQ victory over Yan to capture the belt last year against the #11 ranked men’s pound-for-pound fighter. Yan’s game plan was to win back the belt in an honest victory.

Just prior to the co-main event we saw WWs Gilbert ‘Durinho’ Burns vs. phenom Khamzat Chimaev GO. TO. WAR! Neither of these guys knows how to put on a boring fight. Burns, the Brazilian native from Rio was fighting out of FL, holding the distinction of being ranked #2 in the division, as a former title contender; with a storied career record of 20-4.

Fan favorite, #11 ranked Russian finisher, Khamzat ‘Borz’ Chimaev, fighting out of Sweden with an undefeated 10-0 record walking into the Octagon tonight, had his sights set on inevitably becoming champion, after getting Burns and any other comers out of his way.

Overall, this now 12-bout card saw 2 1st Rd finishes, 2 KO/TKO’s, 1 sub, & 9 decisions, 2 split. Rounding things out, our fighters who were awarded for putting forth BONUS efforts were: Alexander Volkanovski, Alexei Oleinik - POTN, Gilbert Burns vs. Khamzat Chimaev - FOTN.

Here’s a look at the UFC 273: ‘VOLKANOVSKI VS THE KOREAN ZOMBIE’ fight card’s full results & updated fight records —

ESPN+ PPV CARD | SAT. APR 9
UFC FW Championship 12. Alexander Volkanovski (24-1) DEF. Chan Sung Jung (17-7) — KO/TKO, Punches (Standing TKO) at 0:45 of Rd 4/5, Total 15:45

UFC BW Championship 11. Aljamain Sterling (21-3) DEF. Petr Yan (16-2) — DEC, Split (48-47x2, 47-48)

10. Khamzat Chimaev (11-0) DEF. Gilbert Burns (20-5) — DEC, Unanimous (29-28x3)

9. Mackenzie Dern (12-2) DEF. Tecia Torres (13-6) — DEC, Split (29-28x2, 28-29)

8. Mark Madsen (12-0) DEF. Vinc Pichel (14-3) — DEC, Unanimous (30-27x2, 29-28)

PRELIMS
7. Ian Garry (9-0) DEF. Darian Weeks (5-2) — DEC, Unanimous (30-27x2, 29-28)

6. Anthony Hernandez (9-2) DEF. Josh Fremd (9-3) — DEC, Unanimous (30-27x2, 29-28)

5. Raquel Pennington (14-8) DEF. Aspen Ladd (9-3) — DEC, Unanimous (28-29x3)

4. Mike Malott (8-1) DEF. Mickey Gall (7-5) — KO/TKO, Left Hook to Ground Strikes at 3:41 of Rd 1

EARLY PRELIMS

3. Aleksei Oleinik (60-16) DEF. Jared Vanderaa (12-8) — SUB, Neck Crank from Scarf Hold at 3:30 of Rd 1

2. Piera Rodriguez (8-0) DEF. Kay Hansen (7-6) — DEC, Unanimous (29-28x3)

1. Julio Arce (18-5) DEF. Daniel Santos (9-2) — DEC, Unanimous (30-27x2, 29-28)

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