Sergei Pavlovich defeats Curtis Blaydes by TKO

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Sergei Pavlovich knocked out Curtis Blaydes at 3:08 of the primary spherical at UFC Vegas 71 this previous Saturday. The Russian used his thunderous punches to drop his opponent and end him on the bottom on the UFC Apex.

Blaydes linked early with overhand rights, however Pavlovich saved a poker face and ate them effectively. After two minutes of fresh putting exchanges between the 2, Blaydes tried a takedown, which was defended by Pavlovich. Quickly after, Pavlovich knocked Blaydes down with a flurry of uppercuts and proper arms and completed him on the canvas with extra strikes.

Pavlovich’s exact punches rocked Blaydes each time he hit him. Many questioned Pavlovich’s wrestling protection, however his efficiency proved that he handed the check with flying colours.

This prolonged the Russian’s win streak to 6 straight first-round knockouts. He hinted at what’s subsequent in his post-fight interview, when he requested Paul Felder “The place’s my belt?”

Anik Subramanian is an aspiring MMA journalist based mostly in the US. He found his ardour for MMA when the game was the primary to return to dwell motion in the course of the pandemic. He’s additionally a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and has been a lifelong sports activities fan.