Heavyweights Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall will compete on the UFC 295 card this weekend. The two hard-hitting fighters will battle it out for the interim title after Jon Jones pulled out of the event. So ahead of the fight, we preview the contest between the two heavyweights to see who will come out on top.
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Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall will be the co-main event of the evening. And while the Jiri Prochazka vs Alex Pereira fight has stolen all the attention, the Pavlovich vs Aspinall contest could steal the show. We could be in for one of the fights of the year.
UFC 295: Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall- Preview, Prediction and Latest Betting Odds
Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall Preview and Prediction for UFC 295
Pavlovic will enter the octagon as the number two heavyweight in the world, while Aspinall will be the number four ranked fighter. Moreover, both heavyweights come with a reputation of being knockout artists. Pavlovich has won all his UFC fights in the first round, while Aspinall has gone to the second round in only one of his UFC fights.
When we compare their physical attributes, Pavlovich stands at 6’3”, has a 84” punching reach, and a 45” leg reach. Aspinall, on the other hand, stands at 6’5”, has a 78” punching reach, and a 44” leg reach. Thus, they have fairly similar attributes.
If we compare their numbers, Pavlovich lands an insane 8.7 significant strikes per minute at 50% accuracy. However, he does not get any takedowns. Aspinall, on the other hand, lands an equally impressive 7.6 significant strikes per minute at 67%. Moreover, he gets over 3.7 takedowns at 100% accuracy per fifteen minutes. Therefore, the grappling could be the difference.
Our prediction: Tom Aspinall beats Sergei Pavlovich by submission.
Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall Latest Betting Odds
There is very little to separate the two according to the bookmakers. Aspinall is a narrow favorite with -118 odds while Pavlovich is the slight underdog with -102 odds. Thus, these are very attractive betting odds for fans looking to win on UFC 295. However, we encourage you to bet responsibly, as anything can happen. Especially in the heavyweight division.
So there you have it. This is what we think will happen when Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall lock horns at UFC 295. Who do you think will come out on top?
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