UFC: Sergei Pavlovich is the latest power puncher in the heavyweight division. The Russian fighter will return to the octagon this weekend against Curtis Blaydes in what will be his toughest test yet. So ahead of his bout at UFC Fight Night 222, we look back at Sergei Pavlovich’s best knockout wins. Follow UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs Blaydes LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.

Pavlovich vs Blaydes will headline the UFC Fight Night 222 card this weekend at the UFC Apex. This will be Pavlovich’s seventh fight in the UFC. However, the Russian has a 17-1 record with 13 first-round finishes. Despite this, for this list, we will only rank his knockouts in the UFC.

UFC: Sergei Pavlovich Best Knockout Wins in MMA

Sergei Pavlovich top 5 knockout wins in the UFC

5. Sergei Pavlovich vs Maurice Greene

Kicking off our list is his knockout win over Maurice Greene in 2019. The Russian showed his class by unleashing vicious right overhands and powerful jabs. Eventually, the right overhand from Pavlovich dropped Greene, and the Russian did not need a second invitation to finish the fight.

4. Sergei Pavlovich vs Marcelo Golm

At number four is Pavlovich’s second fight in the UFC. After a tough defeat against Alistair Overeem, Pavlovich took on Golm. And the Russian showed the UFC what he was all about with incredible speed and power. Within the first round, Pavlovich overpowered Golm and finished the fight with vicious power shots.

3. Sergei Pavlovich vs Tai Tuivasa:

Third on our list is his last bout in the UFC. The Russian took on fan-favorite Tai Tuivasa in a highly anticipated clash. And while the fight entertained fans, it did not last long. Within the first minute, Pavlovich pummeled Tuivasa and finished the Australian.

2. Sergei Pavlovich vs Derrick Lewis

Runner-up on the list of top five Sergei Pavlovich knockouts is his victory over former heavyweight title challenger Derrick Lewis. The speed and power that Pavlovich exhibited in the Derrick Lewis fight cemented his place as one of the top contenders in the division. The Russian pulled off yet another flawless first-round knockout win.

1. Sergei Pavlovich vs Shamil Abdurakhimov

And number one on our list and the best Sergei Pavlovich knockout in the UFC, according to us, is his win over Shamil Abdurakhimov. The two fought in 2022 and, despite an impressive start by Abdurakhimov, Pavlovich showed his versatility. The Russian threw an unorthodox right-uppercut/ power jab and knocked out Abdurakhimov. Simply for the unique nature of the punch, we put this up at the top.

So there you have it. Our list of the top 5 Sergei Pavlovich knockout wins. However, all his knockouts follow a similar pattern of high power, high-pressure until he breaks down his opponents. Pavlovich also had some impressive knockouts before his UFC days. However, we can expect some more highlight reel knockouts from the Russian in the future.

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