Pros react after Tom Aspinall KO’s Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295

Tonight’s UFC 295 event was headlined by an interim heavyweight title fight between Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich.

Aspinall (14-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since headlining July’s UFC event in London, where he scored a 73-second stoppage victory over Marcin Tybura. The Manchester native had gone an impressive 7-1 over his eight career Octagon appearances ahead of tonight’s event.

Meanwhile, Sergei Pavlovich (18-2 MMA) entered the bout sporting a six-fight winning streak, with all six of those victories coming by form of knockout / TKO. The Russian standout had earned finishes over Tai Tuivasa and Curtis Blaydes in his most previous efforts.

Tonight’s UFC 295 co-main event did not make it out of the opening round. Sergei Pavlovich landed a good right hand early that appeared to stun his British opponent, but Tom Aspinall quickly answered back with a huge punch of his own that sent the Russian crashing to the canvas. After a pair of follow up shots, Pavlovich was rendered unconscious and Aspinall became the new interim heavyweight champion.

Official UFC 295 Results: Tom Aspinall def. Sergei Pavlovich via KO at 1:09 of Round 1

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Aspinall vs. Pavlovich’ below:

Post-fight reactions to Tom Aspinall defeating Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295:

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