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Curtis Blaydes targets end of summer return following TKO loss to Sergei Pavlovich: “After a TKO or KO you wanna adjust the brain”

Curtis Blaydes is aiming to return by the end of the summer following his TKO defeat at the hands of Sergei Pavlovich. For the longest time now, Curtis Blaydes has …read more

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Michael Bisping refutes Chael Sonnen’s claim that the UFC is now working on Jon Jones vs. Sergei Pavlovich: “I’ve heard nothing of the sort”

Michael Bisping has questioned Chael Sonnen’s claim that the UFC is working on booking Jon Jones vs Sergei Pavlovich. Ever since he beat Ciryl Gane in quick fashion, questions have …read more

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‘Strong rumors’ suggest Jon Jones, Sergei Pavlovich title fight targeted for UFC 293 in Australia

Former middleweight and light heavyweight title challenger, Chael Sonnen, has claimed that he has heard “strong” rumblings that a fight between undisputed heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, and surging knockout artist, …read more

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Chael Sonnen claims Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic has gone “up in flames” and the UFC is now targeting ‘Bones’ vs. Sergei Pavlovich

Jones vs. Pavlovich? …read more

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Fernand Lopez says Ciryl Gane targeting September return, sees Sergei Pavlovich as good opponent

Fernand Lopez would like to see Ciryl Gane take on the heavyweight division’s hottest contender.
Gane (11-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) is coming off a quick submission loss to Jon Jones for the …read more

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Coach says Ciryl Gane is planning to return in September, eyes a fight with Sergei Pavlovich

Fernand Lopez has suggested that Ciryl Gane is eyeing a return to the cage in September – potentially against Sergei Pavlovich. In the last few years, Ciryl Gane has served …read more

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Ciryl Gane eyes September return after UFC 285 title defeat, future fight with Sergei Pavlovich

Ciryl Gane is eyeing a return to the Octagon two months removed from his shocking first-round submission loss at the hands of Jon Jones.

With the UFC heavyweight championship vacated following …read more

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Jon Jones believes he has nothing to gain from facing Sergei Pavlovich; ‘No one knows who he is’

Jon Jones believes there is nothing to gain by fighting streaking heavyweight contender Sergei Pavlovich.

After scoring his sixth-straight first-round knockout against Curtis Blaydes last month, fans immediately began clamoring …read more

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UFC heavyweight contender says fight fans need to forget about a Jon Jones vs. Sergei Pavlovich matchup: “There’s no chance”

UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall has explained why he doesn’t think fight fans should get excited about a Jon Jones vs Sergei Pavlovich showdown. Right now, Jon Jones is the king …read more

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Anthony Smith questions how excited Jon Jones would be to face Sergei Pavlovich

Anthony Smith doesn’t see UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones getting up for a fight against Sergei Pavlovich.
Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) is expected to make his first title defense against …read more

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Morning Report: Daniel Cormier recommends Sergei Pavlovich not to ‘fight backward,’ take backup role instead

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The UFC heavyweight division has seen some dramatic changes over the past year.
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Daniel Cormier shares some advice for UFC heavyweight contender Sergei Pavlovich

Daniel Cormier is sharing some advice for UFC heavyweight contender Sergei Pavlovich. Pavlovich (18-1 MMA) is riding high after scoring his sixth consecutive first-round knockout this past weekend when he …read more

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Daniel Cormier advises Sergei Pavlovich to be backup for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic UFC title fight

Daniel Cormier thinks Sergei Pavlovich should serve as an alternate for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic.
Pavlovich (17-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) scored his sixth consecutive first-round knockout when he stopped Curtis Blaydes …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich tipped to pose serious threat to UFC champion Jon Jones: ‘He’s mentally tough’

Off the back of his stunning UFC Vegas 71 knockout win over Curtis Blaydes last weekend, surging heavyweight contender, Sergei Pavlovich has once more been tipped to pose a legitimate …read more

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Chael Sonnen pleads with Jon Jones to fight Sergei Pavlovich before retirement: “If he does that it’s going to be something special”

Chael Sonnen believes that if Jon Jones fights Sergei Pavlovich, that would be deserving of a lot of praise. ‘Bones’ made his return to the octagon last month in the …read more

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What’s next for Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes after UFC Vegas 71?

In the main event of UFC Vegas 71, a battle of top-five heavyweights went down as Sergei Pavlovich took on Curtis Blaydes. Pavlovich was riding a five-fight win streak and …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich willing to wait for UFC title fight against Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic next: ‘I’ll eat, I’ll rest’

UFC heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich believes he has done enough to earn a title shot, and is willing to wait for his opportunity.

This past weekend at UFC Vegas 71, Pavlovich faced …read more

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Spinning Back Clique: Nate Diaz street fight, Sergei Pavlovich's record, Patchy Mix's grand prix win, more (noon ET)

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Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week’s panel of Brian “Goze” …read more

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Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Sergei Pavlovich after UFC Fight Night 222 win?

(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Curtis Blaydes after UFC Fight Night 222 loss?)
Sergei Pavlovich extended the longest first-round knockout streak in modern UFC history on Saturday when …read more

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Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Curtis Blaydes after UFC Fight Night 222 loss?

(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Sergei Pavlovich after UFC Fight Night 222 win?)
Curtis Blaydes faced a familiar type of disappointment on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 222 …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich calls his shot after TKO win over Curtis Blaydes: “I’ll wait” for winner of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic

Sergei Pavlovich scored a massive TKO win over Curtis Blaydes and he’s made it clear that he expects a crack at the UFC Heavyweight Championship next. Pavlovich and Blaydes shared …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich Plans to Wait for UFC Heavyweight Title Shot

With six consecutive first-round finishes under his belt, Sergei Pavlovich believes he’s done enough to be the UFC heavyweight division’s No. 1 contender. …read more

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Posted on April 23, 2023, 6:16 pm By
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UFC Fight Night 222 post-event facts: Sergei Pavlovich makes history with first-round KO streak

The octagon was back in the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday for UFC Fight Night 222, and a new heavyweight contender emerged from the main event.
Sergei Pavlovich (17-1 …read more

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Only Las Vegas Slots Can Beat Sergei Pavlovich

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No more slots for Sergei Pavlovich.
Pavlovich finished Curtis Blaydes last night (Sat., Apr. 22, 2023) at UFC …read more

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'I'll wait': Sergei Pavlovich to hold out for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic winner after record KO streak

LAS VEGAS – Sergei Pavlovich has no intention of fighting again unless it’s for the UFC heavyweight title.
Pavlovich (17-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) stamped his ticket as a legitimate contender on Saturday …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich backed to beat Jon Jones following UFC Vegas 71 win: ‘This guy is for real’

Off the back of another knockout win last night in his first headlining bout under the banner of the UFC, surging Russian striker, Sergei Pavlovich has been backed to defeat …read more

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UFC Fight Night 222 bonuses: Sergei Pavlovich's destruction of Curtis Blaydes earns $50,000

The UFC handed out four Performance of the Night bonuses after Saturday’s card, rewarding fighters for their finishing efforts as no Fight of the Night was selected.
After UFC Fight Night …read more

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UFC Vegas 71 Bonus Report: Sergei Pavlovich among four fighters to take home an extra $50k

The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 71 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes. Tonight’s highly anticipated heavyweight main event did not …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich shouts ‘where’s my belt’ after flattening Curtis Blaydes by knockout at UFC Vegas 71

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The heavyweight division has a serious problem, and his name is Sergei Pavlovich.
The Russian hammer secured his …read more

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UFC Fight Night 222 results: Sergei Pavlovich swarms Curtis Blaydes for first-round TKO

After UFC Fight Night 222, there is no doubt who should be next in line for a UFC heavyweight title shot.
Sergei Pavlovich made a statement in the main event at …read more

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UFC Vegas 71 bonuses: Sergei Pavlovich cashes extra $50,000 for another quick knockout

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All Sergei Pavlovich knows in the UFC is first-round knockouts and post-fight bonuses.
The fearsome Russian notched his …read more

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Posted on April 23, 2023, 2:16 am By
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Pavlovich Batters Blaydes For First-Round Knockout Win

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Curtis Blaydes and Sergei Pavlovich squared off in a Heavyweight contest earlier tonight (Sat., April 22, 2023) …read more

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UFC Vegas 71 Results: Sergei Pavlovich TKO’s Curtis Blaydes (Video)

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 71 event is headlined by a key heavyweight contest featuring Sergei Pavlovich taking on Curtis Blaydes. Pavlovich (17-1 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a five-fight winning …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes full fight video highlights

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Watch Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes full fight video highlights from the main event of UFC Vegas …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich finishes Curtis Blaydes in the first

A heavyweight match between contenders Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes headlined Saturday’s UFC Vegas 71 fight card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Pavlovich entered the bout ranked ranked third …read more

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Pros react after Sergei Pavlovich stops Curtis Blaydes in Round 1 at UFC Vegas 71

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 71 event was headlined by a key heavyweight contest featuring Sergei Pavlovich taking on Curtis Blaydes. Pavlovich (18-1 MMA) had entered the contest sporting a five-fight winning …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich stops Curtis Blaydes with first round TKO, calls for title shot – UFC Vegas 71 Highlights

Curtis Blaydes went toe-to-toe with Russian knockout artist Sergei Pavlovich in a battle of top-five heavyweights at UFC Vegas 71 on Saturday night.

The two heavyweight behemoths came out swinging …read more

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‘Sergei beats Jon Jones’: Pros react to Sergei Pavlovich’s quick knockout of Curtis Blaydes at UFC Vegas 71

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When Curtis Blaydes and Sergei Pavlovich made their way to the octagon, fight fans expected to witness …read more

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UFC Vegas 71 Post-Fight Press Conference Video

The big winners from the UFC Vegas 71 fight card fielded questions from the media inside the UFC Apes following Saturday’s event.

In the main event, heavyweight contender Sergei Pavlovich stopped …read more

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UFC Vegas 71 live blog: Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes

Sergei Pavlovich faces Curtis Blaydes in the main event of UFC Vegas 71. | Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

This is the …read more

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UFC Vegas 71: ‘Pavlovich vs. Blaydes’ Live Results and Highlights

The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 71 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes. Pavlovich (17-1 MMA) will enter the contest sporting …read more

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UFC Fight Night 222 predictions: Curtis Blaydes or Sergei Pavlovich in Las Vegas?

Pavlovich
vs.
Blaydes
Silva
vs.
Tavares
Gordon
vs.
Green
Lucindo
vs.
Walker
Semelsberger
vs.
Wells

MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
53-38

Pavlovich
(73%)

Tavares
(54%)

Green
(75%)

Lucindo
(66%)

Wells
(N/A)

George Garcia
@MMAjunkieGeorge
58-33

Blaydes

Tavares

Green

Walker

Wells

Matt Erickson
@MattE
57-34

Blaydes

Tavares

Green

Lucindo

Wells

Simon Samano
@SJSamano
56-35

Pavlovich

Silva

Green

Lucindo

Wells

Nolan King
@mma_kings
56-35

Blaydes

Silva

Green

Lucindo

Wells

Abbey Subhan
@kammakaze
53-38

Blaydes

Tavares

Green

Walker

Wells

Matthew Wells
@MrMWells
53-38

Pavlovich

Tavares

Green

Lucindo

Wells

Mike Bohn
@MikeBohn
52-39
2014 Champion

Blaydes

Silva

Green

Lucindo

Wells

Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
51-40

Pavlovich

Tavares

Green

Lucindo

Wells

Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
51-40
2018, 2022 Champion

Pavlovich

Tavares

Green

Lucindo

Semelsberger

Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
50-41

Blaydes

Tavares

Green

Walker

Wells

Brian Garcia
@thegoze
49-42
2017 Champion

Pavlovich

Tavares

Green

Walker

Wells

UFC Fight Night 222 predictions: Curtis Blaydes or Sergei …read more

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UFC Vegas 71 Clash: Blaydes Vs. Pavlovich!

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight contenders Curtis Blaydes and Sergei Pavlovich will go to war TONIGHT (Sat., April 22, 2023) …read more

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UFC Vegas 71 predictions

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In a more just world, Curtis Blaydes or Sergei Pavlovich would be next in line to challenge for the UFC …read more

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Preview! Who Will Move On To Face The Champ?

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will send No. 3-ranked heavyweight hurter Sergei Pavlovich into battle opposite No. 4-ranked …read more

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Fighter on Fighter: Breaking Down Pavlovich!

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Rising Heavyweight contender, Sergei Pavlovich, will face veteran wrestler, Curtis Blaydes, this Saturday (April 22, 2023) at …read more

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UFC Fight Night 222 video: Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes faceoff

LAS VEGAS – UFC Fight Night 222 headliners Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes had their lone pre-fight faceoff after making weight.
Pavlovich (16-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) and Blaydes (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) …read more

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Face Off! Pavlovich Stares Down Blaydes In Vegas!

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will send No. 3-ranked heavyweight hurter Sergei Pavlovich into battle opposite No. 4-ranked division standout Curtis Blaydes atop the UFC Vegas 71 fight card, locked and …read more

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UFC Fight Night 222 video: Sergei Pavlovich, Curtis Blaydes combine for 523 pounds at weigh-ins

LAS VEGAS – The UFC Fight Night 222 main event is official after heavyweight contenders Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes made weight.
Pavlovich (16-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) and Blaydes (17-3 MMA, 12-3 …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich unmoved by potential UFC title fight with Jon Jones next: ‘I don’t really think ahead’

Russian heavyweight knockout artist, Sergei Pavlovich appears to be fast-approaching his first title challenge under the UFC banner ahead of this weekend’s potential title-eliminator with Curtis Blaydes, however, claims he …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich expecting first-round finish streak to come to end against Curtis Blaydes: “He knows the stakes”

UFC heavyweight contender Sergei Pavlovich is hoping to earn a win on Saturday, but he knows it won’t come easy. The Russian has been out of action since his clash …read more

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UFC Fight Night 222 breakdown: Will Curtis Blaydes' wrestling nullify Sergei Pavlovich's power?

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for UFC Fight Night 222.
UFC Fight Night 222 takes place Saturday at …read more

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UFC free fight: Curtis Blaydes puts away Chris Daukaus in Performance of the Night TKO

The heavyweight title picture will have a major makeover this Saturday.
Top contenders Curtis Blaydes and Sergei Pavlovich collide in the headlining slot of UFC Fight Night 222, which takes place …read more

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Fighter on Fighter: Breaking Down ‘Razor’ Blaydes!

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Wrestling specialist, Curtis Blaydes, will go to war opposite knockout artist, Sergei Pavlovich, this Saturday (April 22, 2023) at UFC …read more

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UFC veterans in MMA and boxing action April 21-23

This week, the UFC is back in Las Vegas at the UFC Apex for a heavyweight showdown. In the main event, Sergei Pavlovich takes on Curtis Blaydes in a fight …read more

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UFC Vegas 71: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes – Betting Preview

Without a loss since his promotional debut, surging Russian heavyweight knockout artist, Sergei Pavlovich remains a decent betting underdog to continue his roughshod run through the ranks against perennial contender, …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich dares Curtis Blaydes to test his wrestling in UFC Fight Night 222 headliner

LAS VEGAS – Sergei Pavlovich welcomes Curtis Blaydes’ pursuit of takedowns in the UFC Fight Night 222 main event.
Going into Saturday’s heavyweight headliner, which takes place at the UFC Apex …read more

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Pro fighters make their picks for Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes

In the main event of UFC Vegas 71, a battle of top-five heavyweights goes down as Sergei Pavlovich takes on Curtis Blaydes. Heading into the scrap, Pavlovich is a +134 …read more

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Curtis Blaydes boasts his ability to defeat UFC king Jon Jones: ‘I have all the things you need’

Ahead of his UFC Vegas 71 main event fight with Sergei Pavlovich this weekend in Las Vegas, surging heavyweight contender, Curtis Blaydes has touted his ability to hand newly minted …read more

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UFC Fight Night 222 pre-event facts: Sergei Pavlovich starts career with record speed

The UFC returns to Las Vegas on Saturday with UFC Fight Night 222, which takes place at the UFC Apex and streams on ESPN+.
Heavyweight contenders clash in the main event, …read more

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Watch Sergei Pavlovich topple Tai Tuivasa 👊 Fight Video

At UFC Vegas 71, Sergei Pavlovich is on the cusp of a title shot. This incredible knockout victory over Tai Tuivasa is what set him up with a Curtis Blaydes …read more

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UFC Fight Night 222: Make your predictions for Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes

We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 222 event in Las Vegas.
Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for …read more

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