{"id":464464,"date":"2022-12-03T20:56:20","date_gmt":"2022-12-04T04:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/?p=464464"},"modified":"2022-12-03T23:08:24","modified_gmt":"2022-12-04T07:08:24","slug":"pros-react-after-sergei-pavlovich-destroys-tai-tuivasa-at-ufc-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/mma-news\/ufc\/pros-react-after-sergei-pavlovich-destroys-tai-tuivasa-at-ufc-orlando\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros react after Sergei Pavlovich destroys Tai Tuivasa at UFC Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tonight’s UFC Orlando main card featured a key heavyweight contest between perennial division contenders Tai Tuivasa and Sergei Pavlovich.<\/p>\n

Tuivasa (14-4 MMA) had entered the bout looking to rebound, this after suffering a knockout loss to Ciryl Gane in his most previous effort at UFC Paris. Prior to that setback, the Aussie had put together a five-fight winning streak, with all five victories coming by way of knockout<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Sergei Pavlovich (16-1 MMA) had entered tonight’s contest sporting a four-fight winning streak, his most recent being a TKO victory over Derrick Lewis. The Russian’s lone career loss came at the hands of former Strikeforce and DREAM heavyweight champion, Alistair Overeem.<\/p>\n

Tonight’s ‘Tuivasa vs. Pavlovich’ bout proved to be a one-sided affair. After a brief hug of respect to start the match, Sergei proceeded to unleash a flurry punches, one of which dropped the Aussie. Tuivasa got back to his feet only to be sat down again and some follow up ground and pound secured the stoppage.<\/p>\n

Official UFC Result: Sergei Pavlovich def. Tai Tuivasa via TKO in Round 1<\/p>\n

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Tuivasa vs. Pavlovich’ below:<\/p>\n

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Not a pro Sergei crowd. I expect them to go nuts for Tai! #UFCOrlando<\/a><\/p>\n

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) December 4, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n