UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie

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Can we just get aj mckee vs volkanovski? Or maybe thug nasty Bryce Mitchell vs volkanovski? But I know forsure the next fight has to be max but I’m really intrigued for what is going to play out in featherweight. Arnold Allen after his last fight maybe be believe in the hype train but could he run a full 5 with volk? Maybe him vs kattar for the number one contender behind max.

I’d love to see AJVolk. That’s the ******* match up I think about. I hate no cross promotion fights. Bellator has a few champs that rival the UFC belt holders. MMA fan wet dream. 

I honestly would love to see aj vs volk. I doubt the ufc would pay him what he wants but he’s been asking for this volk fight since he beat Patricio  so the fights there if the ufc wants it 

* Edited at 04.10.2022, 4:53 PM ET *

Promotions and rankings aside, McKee versus the UFC champion is the fight to make. Sadly I don’t think the UFC will ever do it.

Only way that’ll change is if the Ali act finally gets amended for mma. Would make the ufc ****tier but would be better for fighters that know how to market themselves and actually get paid what they’re worth.

Amazing fact: Khamzat Chimaev now has more wins in the current (and even recent past) top 5 than Colby Covington. 

RIP

I don't mind the Aljo decision.  I had it for Petr Yan, but it was a close fight.  Also, at no time was Yan ever in a position to get choked out.  He was definitely neutralized the majority of the 2nd and 3rd round, but he wasn't actually close to tapping.  So, I can't give out any 10-8s there.  It is just that Aljo completely got beat in the championship rounds.  That is what you get in point scoring based fighting but I dislike that he fought simply to not lose and it was a great plan to retain the belt but he didn't really go for it.  It wasn't a great fight at all because of how he chose to play it out.  So, yeah I think he makes for a terrible champion at this weight class because of his unwillingness to make it a fight and he was lucky that Yan had poor fight IQ to not try and put Aljo out in the fourth when he was piecing him up.  Yan went to the ground with him assuming he took the first round.  Is what it is, I guess.

* Edited at 04.10.2022, 11:16 PM ET *

I love The Korean Zombie. One of my favorite fighters of all time and it made last night super hard to watch. Volkanovski is a beast. The idea that he isn't #1 P4P in the world right now is genuinely hilarious. Mfs putting KAMARU USMAN above him? WAT?! Respect to Korean Zombie, he was outmatched that entire fight but stood tough the whole time. And most importantly; zero excuses. Gave Volkanovski all the credit that he deserved. Great stuff. 

Aljamain Sterling absolutely beat Petr Yan. You could argue he won R1, and you could legitimately give him two 10-8's for the rounds he spent 4 minutes on Yan's back. People acting like it means nothing to effectively maintain back control for almost 8 minutes between two rounds? Goooooofy. Like, if you give a close R1 like that a 10-9 Yan, how the **** does Sterling get anything less than a 10-8 for those two rounds he controlled almost completely? Don't like Sterling, not a fan of his fights typically, and him as a person seems annoying as ****. But to claim last night was a robbery? Objectively wrong. 

I am completely impressed with Khamzat Chimaev. I think his stock went up massively last night. He showed adversity and had a war with the division's #2. That says more than any 20-second KO ever could. He may not even be in his prime yet and that is wild. I legit think he dogwalks Colby Covington right now. Like, not even close. Outside of his pace, where on earth does Covington threaten Chimaev? Khamzat ate haymakers from a much bigger puncher and wanted more. Covington doesn't hit nearly as hard. Burns nearly got some TDs on Chimaev, but those were possible because all the brawling and the heavy shots he was landing. It was chaotic. Covington isn't gonna put Chimaev through that type of fire. This isn't even hype talking. Skill-wise, last night proved to me that Khamzat would & will melt Colby Covington if they fight. 

Zombie is still a legend 

Korean Zombie vs Edson Barboza?

I think zombie should retire honestly. He’s had a legendary career but it’s unlikely he wins a belt or even gets a title shot again. Tbh at being said, if he doesn’t retire, barboza vs zombie would be sick as **** 

Honestly, I'm a fan of Sterling because he pisses everyone off, I find it funny how much hate he gets, Also Sterling did beat Yan,  So he also is a great fighter, Petr Yan is really good and to beat Petr that make you  really good also

I hope after Sterling beat Dillashaw, People put respect on Sterling name, You may hate him, But he is a good fighter, Sterling may be "Boring", But he's on a 6 fight win streak, With wins over Yan, Sandhagen, Munhoz, Rivera and Stamann. So he doing the importent thing winning

P.s, I didn't include the DQ win over Yan for the stats as he didn't really win, 

* Edited at 04.11.2022, 4:46 PM ET *

i hate tj more than aljo anyway cheating ****

Even though I don't think Aljo won the fight, I accept he won the point scoring system.  It could have gone either way and I guess potentially a draw but I don't think Yan was close to ever being submitted and neither took a ton of damage.  It was a boring fight.  It wasn't a robbery.  I took a small bath gambling but Aljo won and that is that.

just here to remind you that Burns threw a legit soccer kick at Chimaev's head lol

Am i the only Dillashaw fan on the planet ha 

no but thers many more haters😂

there is*