Surging knockout artist Sergei Pavlovich is set to serve as a backup fighter for the highly anticipated heavyweight title fight at UFC 295. Will his services be required? Find out more.
| Surging Knockout Artist Sergei Pavlovich to Serve as Backup Fighter for UFC 295 Title Fight |
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| Surging knockout artist Sergei Pavlovich is set to make his mark as an official backup fighter for the highly anticipated heavyweight title fight between champion Jon Jones and former two-time division titleholder Stipe Miocic at UFC 295. The event is scheduled to take place in November at Madison Square Garden in New York City. |
| Pavlovich, who currently holds the number one ranking in the heavyweight division, solidified his status as the top contender with a remarkable first-round TKO victory over Curtis Blaydes in April, earning him a Performance of the Night bonus. |
| According to a report from MMA Fighting, sources have confirmed that Pavlovich will serve as an official backup to the UFC 295 headliner, following an initial report from Russian reporter Igor Lazorin. |
| With a professional record of 18-1, Pavlovich’s only loss came in his UFC debut against former title challenger Alistair Overeem in 2018. Since then, he has been on an impressive six-fight winning streak. |
| Throughout the past year, Pavlovich has showcased his knockout power with victories over Shamil Abdurakhimov, Derrick Lewis, Tai Tuivasa, and Curtis Blaydes, which ultimately led to his number one ranking in the division. |
| As for the main event fighters, Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, there have been rumors of potential retirements regardless of the outcome at UFC 295. However, fans have expressed their desire to see Jones defend his title against Pavlovich in the future. |
| The question remains: Will Sergei Pavlovich’s services be required at UFC 295 later this year? |
Surging knockout artist Sergei Pavlovich is set to make his mark as an official backup fighter for the highly anticipated heavyweight title fight between champion Jon Jones and former two-time division titleholder Stipe Miocic at UFC 295. The event is scheduled to take place in November at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Pavlovich, who currently holds the number one ranking in the heavyweight division, solidified his status as the top contender with a remarkable first-round TKO victory over Curtis Blaydes in April, earning him a Performance of the Night bonus.
According to a report from MMA Fighting, sources have confirmed that Pavlovich will serve as an official backup to the UFC 295 headliner, following an initial report from Russian reporter Igor Lazorin.
With a professional record of 18-1, Pavlovich’s only loss came in his UFC debut against former title challenger Alistair Overeem in 2018. Since then, he has been on an impressive six-fight winning streak.
Throughout the past year, Pavlovich has showcased his knockout power with victories over Shamil Abdurakhimov, Derrick Lewis, Tai Tuivasa, and Curtis Blaydes, which ultimately led to his number one ranking in the division.
As for the main event fighters, Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, there have been rumors of potential retirements regardless of the outcome at UFC 295. However, fans have expressed their desire to see Jones defend his title against Pavlovich in the future.
The question remains: Will Sergei Pavlovich’s services be required at UFC 295 later this year?
