UFC 273 features a featherweight championship clash between Alexander Volkanovski and Chan Sung Jung (The Korean Zombie) at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, FL on April 9th at 10:00 PM ET.

Fighter Analysis:

Korean Zombie (17-6-0)

• 4-2 record since 2017 military return
• 6 KO wins, 8 submissions, 3 decisions
• 43% strike accuracy, 47% takedown accuracy
• 4.07 significant strikes landed per minute
• 77% takedown defense, 55% strike defense

Alexander Volkanovski (23-1-0)

• 20 straight wins since 2013
• 11 KO wins, 3 submissions, 9 decisions
• 56% strike accuracy, 34% takedown accuracy
• 6.42 significant strikes landed per minute
• 70% takedown defense, 60% strike defense

Current Odds:

• Korean Zombie: +500
• Volkanovski: -770

Fight Prediction: While Korean Zombie possesses legitimate one-punch knockout power, Volkanovski's pressure and well-rounded skillset make him the heavy favorite. Expect Volkanovski to feel out the first round before increasing pressure and potentially securing a knockout victory in the middle 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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