Islam Makhachev knows a star when he sees one. In equal measure, it’s almost impossible to ignore someone like Pavlovich, given that he’s rattled off six straight knockout wins – all of which came in the first round.
Don’t blink because this man will be at the front of the line before too long (if he isn’t there already).
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UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev recounted a training session with heavyweight No. 2 Sergei Pavlovich.
Sergei Pavlovich, current No. 1 heavyweight in the UFC, is on a series of 6 consecutive victories by KO / TKO in the 1st round. The Russian’s last loss was in 2018, when he lost by TKO to Alistair Overeem in his first UFC fight. In his last fight, at UFC Vegas 71, the No. 2 heavyweight stopped Curtis Blaydes by TKO in the first round.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is coming off a 1st round submission victory over Ciryl Gane. ‘Bones’ is now looking to take on heavyweight GOAT Stipe Miocic. Nevertheless, the formalization of the fight drags on. Thus, Sergei Pavlovich entered the discussion to face the king of his division.
Islam Makhachev praises Sergei Pavlovich
During a recent interview, current UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev shared his thoughts on Sergei Pavlovich.
“I worked with Sergei when he was at the American Kickboxing Academy. We worked on the ground. He has insane strength. He pushed me back so hard… I even hurt my neck. He is gifted and physically strong. The weight difference was about 30 kilograms. When Pavlovich strikes, his opponents fall. »
For Islam Makhachev, Sergei Pavlovich is able to send anyone to the realm of shadows. “It will be difficult, but Pavlovich is able to handle anyone,” the Dagestani said of a potential duel between the Russian and Jon Jones.
