UFC Fight Night 222 results: Sergei Pavlovich swarms Curtis Blaydes for first-round TKO

April 22, 2023 9: 29 pm ET

After UFC Fight Night 222, there is no doubt who must be next in line for a UFC heavyweight title shot.

Sergei Pavlovich made a declaration in the primary occasion at UFC Apex in Las Vegas by making fast work of Curtis Blaydes. The bout aired on ESPN+, and fans didn’t have to wait long for a conclusive outcome. At 3: 08 of the veryfirst round, Pavlovich (18-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) was stopped by the referee from landing more punches on Blaydes (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC), and the event was on for the Russian heavyweight competitor.

Hard punches were exchanged early. Both fighters landed well as they moved around the octagon. Pavlovich stalked forward while Blaydes circledaround on the outdoors. It appeared as if either guy might haveactually been dropped to the canvas at any minute, and simply under 2 minutes in, Blaydes was knocked off his feet foralittlewhile.

Blaydes collected himself well, however Pavlovich kept putting on the pressure. A minute lateron, another mix landed to rock Blaydes onceagain. Having not yet gone to his fumbling base which has brought him to triumph numerous times throughout his profession, Blaydes chose it was time to get the battle to the ground. However, Pavlovich wasn’t having it, and quickly stretched the takedown effort.

Before Blaydes might figure out a service to the significant issue in front of him, he was rocked and dropped by more punches. This time, Pavlovich put the endingup touches on the battle as the referee hurried in to avoid evenmore damage.