S. Pavlovich is currently second in the heavyweight rankings. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
Belonging to the grappling elite, Islam makhachev recalled training he had with Sergei Pavlovich at your gym. Aware of the success that his compatriot has had in the heavyweight category (up to 120,2kg.), the lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg.) took a risk and guessed about the chances that the UFC promise would have in an eventual confrontation against Jon Jones, current king of the division.
“It will be difficult, but Pavlovich is capable of dealing with anyone. I worked with Sergei when he was at AKA. We work together in preparation for a fight. He has crazy strength. He pushed me away with such force that I hurt my neck. He is a guy gifted with his physique. The weight difference was about 30 kilos. We trained together in preparation. When Pavlovich hits, his opponents fall,” Makhachev told the channel 'YukaHero' No. YouTube.
On the back of six consecutive victories, all by knockout and in the first round, Sergei is seen as a promising talent to become champion of the category. Currently second in the heavyweight division, the Russian awaits the announcement of his next fight and is hoping to become the next challenger to the throne defended by Jon Jones.
winner in UFC 285 after hitting Cyryl Gane, 'Bones' hopes to face Stipe Miocic at the end of the year. If the fighters cannot reach an agreement, the athlete should be selected to face Pavlovich, a fighter considered the biggest threat in the MMA icon's career.
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