SUMMARY
- Alexander Volkanovski predicts Sergei Pavlovich to knockout Alexander Volkov.
- Pavlovich recently shared pictures that showed his transformed physique.
The UFC’s heavyweight division will be picking up pace with Sergei Pavlovich taking on Alexander Volkov in Saudi Arabia this weekend. It has been a while since we’ve seen top-ranked heavyweight fight for the No.1 contender’s spot and this fight will most likely determine who gets a title shot after Jon Jones defends it against either Tom Aspinall or Stipe Miocic.
Sergei is coming off an upset against Aspinall which was an interim title fight. He is currently the No.3 ranked fighter in the division while Volkov stands at No.5, just ahead of Miocic. This fight is going to be a matchup worth watching. Sergei has knocked out every one of his opponents in the first round except for when he lost against Aspinall. And since 2022, Volkov has either submitted or knocked out an opponent within the first two rounds.
Alexander Volkanovski predicts a Sergei Pavlovich knockout at UFC Saudi Arabia
While both heavyweights prepare to fight against each other this weekend, fans are enjoying the predictions that other fighters have been delivering. Alexander Volkanovski, former featherweight champion recently shared his take on the upcoming heavyweight bout. He said, “I think this is going to be a fun one because Pavlovich is going to try and fight his fight. He’s going to come forward and try and impose his will. So, this one will be interesting. Volkov is going to try and stay on the outside. He’s obviously a kickboxer himself.”
Volk added, “This one is not going to the ground. I’ll be surprised if it goes to the ground. I think Pavlovich has got a bit of wrestling himself. But I think he’s going to want to keep it on the feet and land some big bombs over the top.”
However, Volkanovski didn’t fail to recognize the talent Volkov has, claiming he could win under one condition which is by going the distance and winning. “Volkov has been around, he’s high level… Volkov is definitely someone who can do an upset. He can maybe survive the three rounds and win by decision. I can see that,” he said.
But, he had to stick to Sergei Pavlovich while making his prediction. He said, “But, I’m looking at a Pavlovich KO. I think he’s going to counter over the top, I think he’s going to press. He might do great on the outside with teeps and whatnot… I feel Pavlovich is going to land and if he lands I think it’s goodnight.” Sergei certainly has higher strikes landed per minute, however, he’s never been tested on the ground.
Sergei Pavlovich stuns the world with a transformed physique
Recently, Sergei Pavlovich shared a few images from a photoshoot that usually happens before a fight. The images stunned the masses as Pavlovich seems to have gained a lot more muscle mass since his last appearance in the octagon. Former Bellator phenom, Dillon Danis commented on the images saying, “Thought that was Brock [Lesnar].”
This man is a tank. It’s crazy how huge he is!
— IFlowmann (@iflowmannMMA) June 19, 2024
Got the Brock Lesnar build right here. Let’s go Sergei!!!
— ᴊxᴋᴇᴍᴍᴀ 🌺🗿 (@jxkemma) June 19, 2024
Fans were also left quite impressed by Pavlovich’s insane transformation. One fan said, “This man is a tank. It’s crazy how huge he is!” Another fan added, “Got the Brock Lesnar build right here. Let’s go Sergei!!!” Needless to say, Pavlovich is one of the top contenders in the heavyweight division who has a genuine chance of either beating Jones for the title or being the next undisputed champion.