Tai Tuivasa has reacted after suffering a brutal first-round TKO loss to Sergei Pavlovich at tonight’s UFC Orlando event.<\/p>\n
Tuivasa (14-5 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 (17-1 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 (punches) in Round 1<\/p>\n Shortly following the conclusion of tonight’s event, ‘Bam Bam’ took to Instagram<\/a> where he released the following statement on his loss.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A post shared by Tai ‘BamBam’ Tuivasa | FTA (@bambamtuivasa)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n