In a stunning upset at UFC 295 held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 11, 2023 Sergei Pavlovich delivered a thunderous first-round TKO performance to defeat the highly touted Tom Aspinall.
The fight was a clash of styles with Aspinall’s rangy striking and submission skills facing off against Pavlovich’s raw power and heavy hands. Both fighters entered the bout with high expectations but it was Pavlovich who emerged victorious in spectacular fashion.
Let’s goooo🔥 #ufc #ufc295 https://t.co/bTESscsWVu
— Sergei Pavlovich (@SPavlovich13) November 10, 2023
Aspinall a rising star in the heavyweight division looked to use his superior reach and striking to keep Pavlovich at bay. However, Pavlovich proved to be more mobile than expected and closed the distance quickly.
In a flurry of punches Pavlovich caught Aspinall with a devastating left hook that dropped him to the canvas. Pavlovich followed up with a barrage of ground and pound forcing the referee to stop the fight at 4:05 of the first round.
The victory marked Pavlovich’s fifth consecutive TKO victory further solidifying his reputation as one of the most feared strikers in the heavyweight division. Aspinall who suffered his first professional loss will look to bounce back and regain his momentum in the competitive heavyweight landscape.
Let’s go #ufc295 pic.twitter.com/vgplSxI2wc
— Sergei Pavlovich (@SPavlovich13) November 11, 2023
Key Moments
- Opening Seconds: Aspinall landed a leg kick early in the fight but Pavlovich continued to press forward.
- The Knockout Sequence: Pavlovich landed a powerful left hook that dropped Aspinall to the canvas. Pavlovich swarmed Aspinall with ground and pound forcing the referee to stop the fight.
Post-Fight Analysis
Sergei Pavlovich’s victory was a witness to his knockout power and ability to capitalize on his opponent’s mistakes. He showed that he is a legitimate threat to anyone in the heavyweight division.
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Aspinall despite suffering his first loss showed that he is a talented fighter with a bright future. He will need to work on his ability to defend against heavy punches if he wants to reach the top of the division.
What’s Next?
Sergei Pavlovich is expected to face a top-ranked contender in his next fight. Aspinall will likely be given a step-down opponent to rebuild his confidence.
The UFC heavyweight division is wide open with several talented fighters vying for the belt. Pavlovich has made a strong statement with his recent victory and he is now in the mix for a title shot.