In the aftermath of his hard-fought battle against fellow countryman Alexander Volkov, UFC heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich took to social media to share his thoughts. Despite being a sizable favorite, Pavlovich couldn’t find his rhythm during the fight, swinging wildly from outside of range as Volkov picked him apart with thunderous jabs. The result was a unanimous decision loss, leaving Pavlovich emotional and disappointed.
In his statement, Sergei Pavlovich admitted, “It wasn’t my day; nothing went according to plan.” He acknowledged that he had been too focused on securing another viral knockout, which led to unnecessary hits and a points loss. The defeat was tough for him, especially knowing that he didn’t meet fans’ expectations. However, he expressed gratitude for their support and vowed to return as a stronger and wiser competitor.
It wasn't my day, nothing went according to plan. I was ready for anything, but I was too focused on getting a knockout and took too many unnecessary hits. The result was a loss by points. This was very emotional and tough for me, especially knowing that I didn't meet your… pic.twitter.com/WtKYGl8tjk
— Sergei Pavlovich (@SPavlovich13) June 24, 2024
What’s Next For Sergei Pavlovich?
This setback marks Sergei Pavlovich’s third defeat as a professional mixed martial artist, following losses to Alistair Overeem and Tom Aspinall. Despite the disappointment, fans can expect a determined comeback from the Russian heavyweight.
Alexander Volkov, who went the distance with Pavlovich, expressed surprise at his opponent’s anger after the fight. Volkov noted that while the post-fight push was one thing, being cursed at on live television was particularly irksome.
Pavlovich’s statement reflects the emotional toll of high-stakes competition, reminding us that even elite fighters face challenges and disappointments. As fans, we can look forward to seeing how he rebounds and evolves in future bouts.
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