5 most hard-hitting predictions for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega at UFC 266

#2. UFC featherweight contender 'The Korean Zombie' Chan Sung Jung

Chan Sung Jung predicts Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega

'The Korean Zombie' Chan Sung Jung is no stranger to Brian Ortega. The South Korean MMA star witnessed Ortega's improvement first-hand when they squared off at UFC Fight Night 180 last October.

Jung was also of the belief that Volkanovski would easily run through the 30-year-old title challenger. But after duking it out with Ortega for five rounds, Jung now believes 'T-City' has what it takes to walk away from UFC 266 with the featherweight title around his waist. In an interview with The Schmo, Jung said through a translator:

"He thought before that Volkanovski would've won easily but now he's kind of looking at it that Ortega has a good chance. The switching stance, the leg kicks will probably do a little bit of damage. He doesn't think Volkanovski will be able to take him down easily, so he thinks it's going to be a good competitive fight."

Official UFC 266 pick: Brian Ortega

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#1. Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping

Michael Bisping predicts Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega

Former UFC middleweight champ Michael Bisping believes the fight will be decided on the feet. With that in mind, 'The Count' believes the superior striker, Volkanovski, has the advantage at UFC 266.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Bisping gave a breakdown of how he believes Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega will play out. The British MMA star said:

"This fight's gonna play out on the feet. I don't think Brian Ortega has the wrestling to take down Volkanovski. Volkanovski's takedown defense has been fantastic so far... So it's gonna play out on the feet... History shows that out of that matchup Alexander Volkanovski probably wins... I might be wrong but I have Alexander Volkanovski winning this fight via decision."

Bisping added that the time the competitors spent together during the filming of TUF 29 will only add to their disdain for each other. Bisping, who had participated in TUF as a contestant and a coach, said:

"They did The Ultimate Fighter together. Let me tell you, I've coached that twice, I was on there as a contestant. You do grow to hate your co-coach... Because you're around each other, every single day. And they start doing something that annoys you."

Official UFC 266 pick: Alexander Volkanovski