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UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie
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- Saturday 04.09.2022 at 06:30 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Paul Felder
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $3,550,053
- Attendance: 14,605
- PPV Buys / Buyrate: N/A | TV Ratings: 791k avg. viewers (ESPN prelims)
- MMA Bouts: 12
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Volkanovski defeats Chan Sung Jung via KO/TKO, Punches (standing TKO) | 0:45 Round 4 of 5, 15:45 Total Bout Page | |
| Aljamain Sterling defeats Petr Yan via Decision, Split | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Khamzat Chimaev defeats Gilbert Burns via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Mackenzie Dern defeats Tecia Torres via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Mark Madsen defeats Vinc Pichel via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Ian Machado Garry defeats Darian Weeks via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Anthony Hernandez defeats Josh Fremd via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Raquel Pennington defeats Aspen Ladd via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Mike Malott defeats Mickey Gall via KO/TKO, Left Hook to Ground Strikes | 3:41 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Aleksei Oleinik defeats Jared Vanderaa via Submission, Neck Crank From Scarf Hold | 3:39 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Piera Rodriguez defeats Kay Hansen via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Julio Arce defeats Daniel Santos via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 4
01.18.2022 | 10:00 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 650 Points | Tied for 671st
"There's 3 things in life that excite me. A woman, of course. Dinosaurs, and the violence of the Octagon" - GSP
01.18.2022 | 10:06 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 2322nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
bout announced
Pat Sabatini vs. Gavin Tucker at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
01.19.2022 | 3:21 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 1631st
Outside of a Nik Lentz fight, I don't see what Tony brings to the table against anyone with a number next to their name (same guys for quite a few guys without a number too, Ferguson's washed).
01.19.2022 | 9:54 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 2322nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
01.19.2022 | 10:56 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 2264th
Same apply to Mcgregor.
* Edited at 01.19.2022, 10:56 AM ET *
"Never go down without a fight"
01.19.2022 | 11:01 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 2322nd
For mcgregor I still feel like he can beat a decent amount of ranked contenders. I like to **** on him but like he’s lost two in a row to Dustin poirier so no real shame in that. Granted, he is clearly not the fighter he used to be but he hasn’t really taken an insane amount of damage plus he’s not THAT old. Still loses to a decent amount of top 15 but I could see him beating most of those people besides chandler
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
01.19.2022 | 11:59 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 2322nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
01.19.2022 | 12:13 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 3824th
"Jarno Errens, Damir Hadzovic"
01.19.2022 | 12:15 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 2322nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
bout announced
Ian Machado Garry vs. Darian Weeks at 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
bout announced
Vinc Pichel vs. Mark Madsen at 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
01.19.2022 | 8:16 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 4089th
01.19.2022 | 8:17 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 4089th
01.19.2022 | 8:31 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 2322nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
01.20.2022 | 7:43 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 650 Points | Tied for 671st
"There's 3 things in life that excite me. A woman, of course. Dinosaurs, and the violence of the Octagon" - GSP
01.20.2022 | 10:34 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 2322nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
01.20.2022 | 1:47 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 4164th
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
01.20.2022 | 4:05 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 3318th
"Quack quack quack"
01.20.2022 | 4:24 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 2322nd
Also yes, definitely a good betting and pick spot here. I assume majority of tap is going to be on Garry and I know the public will be on Garry because hype > actual skill in the majority of fans eyes. People who don’t know him are gonna say who tf is weeks but don’t realize he’s incredibly skilled and much more experienced than Garry is at this point in his career
* Edited at 01.20.2022, 4:25 PM ET *
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
01.24.2022 | 12:09 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 500 Points | Tied for 2852nd
01.24.2022 | 9:31 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 2322nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
01.24.2022 | 9:08 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 1 of 3 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 5197th
Alexander Volkanovski, DEC
Good itle fight, albeit not a competitive one on paper. Volkanovski and Jung are both well rounded. Jung can certainly punch and can grapple in all forms. That's just dandy. Volkanovski on the other hand does EVERYTHING at an elite level, and everything at a higher level than Jung. Between kickboxing, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, clinching, cardio, brawling, and other forms of MMA, I can't find an area Jung is better than Volkanovski in. Dare I say it, I think Alexander is the most complete current UFC champion. An though Jung certainly can end this fight with a slick choke or a heavy right, I just think Alexander is too much for anyone not named Max Holloway. And he beat that guy twice. So I'd look for a shutout; a gradual domination over 5 rounds.
Sterling vs. Yan II
Petr Yan
A great fight between these two. But in terms of ways Aljamain can beat Petr, I struggle to find one. Look, Yan is stationary and Aljamain and Sandhagen have both tried (and failed) to overwhelm Yan with volume. Yan can adapt to that style. The only other area Sterling can contend with Yan is involves grappling, and Yan already took him down like 8 times in their first meeting. It's not that I am counting anyone out here, I'm open to be wrong. I'm also aware that we have seen unpredictable results before in MMA. But I just feel like Yan is the smartest guy in MMA in terms of ring IQ, and there won't be a Pena-Nunes, and there won't be a upset here. Don't get me wrong, I don't think it'll be a shutout. But I do think Yan will gradually grind his opponent out, and dominate as the match goes on. I can see a 49-45 decision.
Dern vs. Torres
Tecia Torres, DEC
Oddly enough, I favor Dern over Torres in terms of who will go further in big stylistic matchups. But styles make fights, and Tecia certainly can defend herself on the ground, as well as can strike. Torres has great outside karate with nice blitzing punch flurries. I see a one sided, boring decision for Tecia as she skirts around on the outside, delivering grazing 1-2 side kick combos on occasion.
Gastelum vs. Imavov
Kelvin Gastelum, DEC
It truly is do-or-die for old Kelvin against Imavov. This is it. And if he fights at his best, he's capable of much bigger acomplishments than beating a fringe top 15 prospect in Imavov. That being said, Imavov is a animal and Kelvin will have to grit his teeth here. His transitions from boxing to wrestling are just too good for the young prospect, and I reckon the old lion will find merits when it is required most.
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