UFC 273 preview: Two title fights headline a stacked fight card

Alexander Volkanovski punching Brian Ortega at UFC 266Alexander Volkanovski could very well be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the sport of MMA today. He’s been fighting the best of the best at featherweight over his last five fights and has yet to see a blemish on his record. And yet, it could be argued he’s the B-side in the eyes of many fans to his opponent, the Korean Zombie, Chan Sung Jung. Given the legendary battles Jung has put himself through over the years, it isn’t much of a surprise. However, in what may be a further sign of disrespect to Volkanovski, most fans seem more interested in the bantamweight title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan as they have unfinished business to attend to. To take it a step further, Volkanovski’s fight might be third on the list of many given Khamzat Chimaev is also on the card. Anyone think Volkanovski is lacking for motivation?

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