UFC 273 LIVE results: Volkanovski vs Korean Zombie latest updates
Re-live updates from a stacked card, where two title fights followed Khamzat Chimaev vs Gilbert Burns
Rising star Khamzat Chimaev stayed unbeaten with a split-decision win against Gilbert Burns at UFC 273 on Saturday.
Chimaev (11-0) had won his previous 10 fights via finish, absorbing just one significant strike across four UFC bouts prior to his welterweight meeting with former title challenger Burns in Jacksonville, Florida. And, while the Russian-born Swede lived up to the hype in beating the No 2-ranked 170lbs fighter in the UFC, he did not run through Burns (20-5) as some had predicted. Both men dropped one another and took each other down in a wildly entertaining fight that had the fans captivated from start to finish, with Chimaev, 28, eventually edging past the Brazilian via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).
After that highly-anticipated bout, the co-main event saw Aljamain Sterling unify the men’s bantamweight belts against Petr Yan. Jamaican-American Sterling won the title from Yan last year when the Russian was disqualified for landing an illegal knee in a fight that he looked on course to win. Yan (16-3) went on to win the interim belt late last year while Sterling (21-3) recovered from neck surgery, and their rematch at UFC 273 was fuelled by bad blood.
Many fans expected Yan to ease past Sterling, but a highly-competitive fight saw Sterling dominate his rival on the canvas in the second and third rounds, before the Russian came on strong in the final two frames – as he so often does. It all came down to a close first round, and Sterling got the nod 48-47, 47-48, 48-47. In the main event, Alexander Volkanovski put on a clinic to retain the men’s featherweight title, stopping the “Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung in the fourth round as referee Herb Dean stepped in with the challenger out on his feet.
Australian Volkanovski (24-1) had dropped Sung Jung (17-7) numerous times throughout the contest, proving too fast and slick for the 35-year-old veteran. Re-live updates from the UFC 273 main card and prelims, below.
UFC 273 LIVE
Hernandez vs Fremd – Round 2
Hernandez is able to keep his wherewithal and stand, but now Fremd is grappling offensively and secures his own takedown against the fence.
Hernandez again stands, but this is better from Fremd, who is trying to wear down his opponent and even the odds.
Fremd lands some good knees in the clinch before backing away. He catches Hernandez on the end of two straight right hands, but Hernandez turns the tables in a wild end to the round!
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Hernandez vs Fremd – Round 2
UFC debutant Fremd does well to stave off a takedown attempt at the start of this round, but Hernandez is relentless,
He sprints at Fremd and drags him down against the fence. Fremd stands but is almost caught in a D’Arce choke.
Hernandez is able to force Fremd back down and moves into side control, but Fremd scrambles well and even gets his own guillotine locked in!
It’s not quite as tight as it could be, however, and Hernandez pops his head out!
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Hernandez vs Fremd – Round 1
The pair stand and separate, and Fremd lands some decent left hands.
Hernandez has worn down his opponent over much of this round, though, and is able to secure another takedown with greater ease this time.
As Fremd tries to stand against the fence, Hernandez fires off knees to the body and an elbow to the head.
UFC 273 LIVE
Hernandez vs Fremd – Round 1
Hernandez with a big takedown shot early on. Fremd shakes off his opponent, and the pair trade some wild strikes.
Fremd looks the more technical of the two, however.
Hernandez grabs Fremd up against the fence and tries to secure a double-leg takedown; Fremd goes down after some decent initial resistance.
Hernandez is seeking a guillotine choke but can’t quite get it... he shuffles around and takes the back with one hook in.
He readjusts and looks to have a new guilllotine attempt locked in, but Fremd stays calm and escapes!
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Another all-American bout is up next: Anthony Hernandez vs Josh Fremd at middleweight.
UFC 273 LIVE
The right result, though a 30-27 scorecard in favour of Pennington wouldn’t have been unfair either.
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Raquel Pennington def. Aspen Ladd via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
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Ladd vs Pennington – Round 3
Ladd is still holding Pennington, now with a body lock from behind. Pennington remains calm to prevent Ladd from fully taking the back, however, and the women are soon face to face against the fence, clinching once more.
That’s how the fight will end! We’ll go to the judges’ scorecards.
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Ladd vs Pennington – Round 3
Final round. Ladd presses forward and flicks out a front kick to the body; Pennington responds with one of her own, a heavier strike.
Pennington kicks low now, multiple times. She lands a Superman punch! Once again, Pennington uses a combination to force Ladd back against the fence, before landing knees in the clinch.
Ladd connects with some of her own, then times a trip well to take down Pennington! It’s not long before Pennington is back to her feet, though!
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Ladd vs Pennington – Round 2
Ladd seems to land a left hook as Pennington connects with an overhand right.
Pennington ducks and throws a one-two to the body of Ladd, before sneaking in a knee, too.
Again Pennington drives Ladd back to the cage wall and gets off a series of knees.
The women brawl late in the round!
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