The UFC 295 card has some blockbuster fights on show. One of the early calls for Fight of the Night is the interim heavyweight title bout between Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall. So ahead of the electric contest, we look at the two fighters’ UFC records and check out their knockout rate.
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Pavlovich vs Aspinall will be for the interim title after Jon Jones pulled out of the fight against Stipe Miocic. Both Pavlovich and Aspinall are extremely entertaining fighters and are a worthy co-main event for the PPV event. And while they have similar fighting styles, we inspect their records to see if there are any other similarities.
UFC 295: Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall – Do Both Fighters Have a 100% Finish Rate in UFC?
UFC 295: Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall records analysis
Sergei Pavlovich will enter the octagon as the number two heavyweight in the world and with an impressive 18-1 record. Out of these 18 wins, 15 have come by knockout. Therefore, the Russian has an 83% knockout rate.
However, if we only consider the UFC, Pavlovich has fought seven times, winning six of his fights. Moreover, all six fights have come by knockout and have been first-round finish. Therefore, the Russian has a 100% knockout rate in the UFC.
When we look at his opponent, Aspinall has a 13-3 record. Out of these 13 wins, nine have been knockouts and four have been submissions. Therefore, the Englishman has a 100% knockout rate. Aspinall has also fought seven times in the UFC, winning all by either knockout or submission and entering the second round only once.
So there you have it. The stats point towards an exciting all-action first round at UFC 295. However, while both fighters have the ability to get early knockouts, they also have strong chins and great cardio. Therefore, it will be no surprise if we get to witness several rounds of exciting action.
What do you make of the UFC 295 co-main event? How do you think the Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall fight will go this weekend?
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