Tonight’s UFC 273 event is headlined by a featherweight title fight featuring Alex Volkanovski taking on challenger The Korean Zombie.<\/p>\n
Volkanovski (23-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Brian Ortega at September’s UFC 266 event<\/a>. ‘The Great’ is currently sporting a twenty-fight winning streak, which includes two consecutive defenses of his featherweight title.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, The Korean Zombie (17-6 MMA) last competed back in June of 2021, where he defeated Dan Ige by unanimous decision. That victory was preceded by a loss to Brian Ortega<\/a> in 2020.<\/p>\n Round one of the UFC 273 main event begins and The Korean Zombie comes forward early with a combination. Alex Volkanovski counters with a beautiful shot. He follows that up with a kick. The Korean Zombie charges forward but ‘Volk’ clips him with a left hook. ‘TKZ’ appears to be okay and Alex hits him with a low kick. Good jabs from both men. Volkanovski continues to land. The fighters stand and trade in the pocket now. The left jab of the Aussie continues to find a home. He is battering the right eye of the Korean. A big right hand lands for Volkanovski that appears to wobble the Zombie. ‘The Great’ remains patient and pushes ‘TKZ’ up against the cage. He lands a takedown but Chan Sung Jung is quickly back to his feet. A big left from Volkanovski followed by a low kick. The horn sounds to end round one.<\/p>\n Round two of the UFC 273 main event begins and Alex Volkanovski is back to work with his jab. The Korean Zombie answers with a pair of low kicks. That results in some return kicks from ‘The Great’. He lands a big left hook as ‘TKZ’ attempts to come in. Zombie stays on his feet but eats a low kick. He returns fire with a high kick and then a right hand. Alex Volkanovski rocks The Korean Zombie with a big right hand. He lands another. ‘TKZ’ fires back and appears to clip the champ. ‘Volk’ shoots in and lands a takedown. Two minutes remain in the round. Zombie is back to his feet but Alex lands a combination and then dives on another takedown attempt. The Aussie switches to strikes and lands a solid combination. He scores a trip takedown but ‘TKZ’ is quickly back to this feet. He charges forward and throws a right hand. Alex Volkanovski answers with a jab and then a low kick. The Korean Zombie with a right hand. The horn sounds to end round two.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/espnmma\/status\/1513025655818317830<\/a><\/p>\n Round three of the UFC 273 main event begins and the fighters stand and trade shots in the pocket. The Korean Zombie landed a nice punch in that exchange. Alex Volkanovski lands a hard low kick. ‘TKZ’ returns fire but then eats a counter right. Zombie presses forward now with a big flurry. He lands a good uppercut. Volkanovski returns fire with a low kick and then a jab. The fighters clinch and the Aussie lands a knee to the body. A big straight right connects for the champ. Big shots again from both fighters. Zombie just misses with a left hook. Volkanovski lands a short right and then a low kick. He clips ‘TKZ’ with a left hook. A straight right down the pipe connects. The Korean Zombie charges forward and lands a right hand of his own. Big shots from both men. ‘Volk’ with a right hand that drops the Zombie. He jumps on top of him and delivers ground and pound but the horn sounds to end round three.<\/p>\n Waiting for Jim Ross to scream at ringside:#UFC273<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/YQKcFIi2Ki<\/a><\/p>\n — Jed I. Goodman \u00a9 (@jedigoodman) April 10, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n