At this time’s UFC Saudi Arabia occasion was co-headlined by a key heavyweight bout between Sergei Pavlovich and Alexander Volkov.
Pavlovich was trying to get again within the win column after struggling a knockout loss to Tom Aspinall (14-4 MMA) final November at UFC 295 in a bout for the promotion‘s interim heavyweight title. That setback had snapped a six-fight successful streak for the 32-year-old, with all 6 of these earlier victories coming by the use of KO / TKO.
In the meantime, Alexander Volkov entered the Octagon sporting a three-fight successful streak, his most up-to-date being a submission victory over Tai Tuivasa final September at UFC 293 (see that right here). Previous to that, ‘Drago’ had picked up TKO victories over Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Alexander Romanov respectively.
Tonight’s UFC Saudi Arabia c0-main occasion resulted in a dominant efficiency for the previous Bellator champion. ‘Drago’ was capable of make the most of his low kicks and jab to frustrate and overwhelm Pavlovich, seemingly cruising to a unanimous choice victory. The win marked Volkov’s fourth in a row and sure units him up for a title eliminator bout in his subsequent look.
Official UFC Saudi Arabia Outcomes: Alexander Volkov def. Sergei Pavlovich by unanimous choice (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Take a look at how the professionals reacted to ‘Pavlovich vs. Volkov’ under:
I acquired Sergei on this one. His strain and boxing I believe will over whelm Volkov #UFCSaudiArabia
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) June 22, 2024
These are some huge boys #UFCSaudiArabia
— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) June 22, 2024
Sergei Pavlovich first time seeing the second spherical within the UFC.#UFCSaudiArabia
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) June 22, 2024
20-18 Volkov
Masterful efficiency up to now to neutralize Pavlovich
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) June 22, 2024
Time for Serge to open up. Volkov getting his hand raised in 2 minutes.
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) June 22, 2024
Sergei Pavlovich shoved Alexander Volkov after their combat 👀 #UFCSaudiArabia pic.twitter.com/UbzcEcQl39
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) June 22, 2024
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