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Report – UFC Saudi Arabia fight between Sergei Pavlovich, Alexander Volkov in danger amid surprise booking

UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia fight between Sergei Pavlovich and Alexander Volkov in jeopardy over surprise bookingA potential heavyweight title-eliminator between Russian duo, Sergei Pavlovich and Alexander Volkov is reportedly already in jeopardy for a…

UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia fight between Sergei Pavlovich and Alexander Volkov in jeopardy over surprise booking

A potential heavyweight title-eliminator between Russian duo, Sergei Pavlovich and Alexander Volkov is reportedly already in jeopardy for a UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia card in June – with the pair allegedly blindsided by the announcement of a clash amongst themselves by organizational officials.

Pavlovich, the current number three ranked heavyweight contender, has been sidelined since he co-headlined UFC 295 last November, suffering his second Octagon loss in a stunning first round KO loss to Tom Aspinall in the pair’s interim title fight.

Sergei Pavlovich set to serve as backup to Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic at UFC 295

And as for compatriot, Volkov, the number six rated challenger has yet to return since he stopped Tai Tuivasa back in September at UFC 293 in Australia. 

Alex Volkov UFC 293
Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty

Earlier this week, reports emerged detailing how Volkov would be returning to the Octagon at UFC 301 in May in a trip to Brazil to take on recent feature, Jailton Almeida in a pivotal showdown. 

Sergei Pavlovich, Alexander Volkov reportedly blindsided by fight booking

However, upon the announcement of a UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia card this summer in Riyadh, promotional boss, Dana White revealed Sergei Pavlovich would be taking on Volkov in a co-headliner in the Middle East – much to the reported dismay and surprise of the duo.

“(Alexander) Volkov and (Sergei) Pavlovich were not going to fight each other, they are on good terms, periodically [they] train together,” A source told RingSide24 following an initial report from Red Fury MMA regarding the surprise nature in the booking of Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov. “Such a fight is only possible if it is a [title] challenger or title fight.”

Sergei Pavlovich vows to get revenge on Tom Aspinall in UFC rematch it's inevitable
Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

“Volkov also already had a contract in hand for a fight against Brazilian, Jailton Almeida. Now there will be negotiations between the league [UFC] and managers to have the fight between Volkov and Pavlovic cancelled.” 

Atop the slated UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia card in June, a potential title-eliminator between former middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker, and surging, unbeaten contender, Khamzat Chimaev is slated to take main event status.

What are your thoughts on Sergei Palovich and Alexander Volkov’s potential fight?

Report – UFC Saudi Arabia fight between Sergei Pavlovich, Alexander Volkov in danger amid surprise booking

UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia fight between Sergei Pavlovich and Alexander Volkov in jeopardy over surprise bookingA potential heavyweight title-eliminator between Russian duo, Sergei Pavlovich and Alexander Volkov is reportedly already in jeopardy for a…

UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia fight between Sergei Pavlovich and Alexander Volkov in jeopardy over surprise booking

A potential heavyweight title-eliminator between Russian duo, Sergei Pavlovich and Alexander Volkov is reportedly already in jeopardy for a UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia card in June – with the pair allegedly blindsided by the announcement of a clash amongst themselves by organizational officials.

Pavlovich, the current number three ranked heavyweight contender, has been sidelined since he co-headlined UFC 295 last November, suffering his second Octagon loss in a stunning first round KO loss to Tom Aspinall in the pair’s interim title fight.

Sergei Pavlovich set to serve as backup to Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic at UFC 295

And as for compatriot, Volkov, the number six rated challenger has yet to return since he stopped Tai Tuivasa back in September at UFC 293 in Australia. 

Alex Volkov UFC 293
Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty

Earlier this week, reports emerged detailing how Volkov would be returning to the Octagon at UFC 301 in May in a trip to Brazil to take on recent feature, Jailton Almeida in a pivotal showdown. 

Sergei Pavlovich, Alexander Volkov reportedly blindsided by fight booking

However, upon the announcement of a UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia card this summer in Riyadh, promotional boss, Dana White revealed Sergei Pavlovich would be taking on Volkov in a co-headliner in the Middle East – much to the reported dismay and surprise of the duo.

“(Alexander) Volkov and (Sergei) Pavlovich were not going to fight each other, they are on good terms, periodically [they] train together,” A source told RingSide24 following an initial report from Red Fury MMA regarding the surprise nature in the booking of Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov. “Such a fight is only possible if it is a [title] challenger or title fight.”

Sergei Pavlovich vows to get revenge on Tom Aspinall in UFC rematch it's inevitable
Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

“Volkov also already had a contract in hand for a fight against Brazilian, Jailton Almeida. Now there will be negotiations between the league [UFC] and managers to have the fight between Volkov and Pavlovic cancelled.” 

Atop the slated UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia card in June, a potential title-eliminator between former middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker, and surging, unbeaten contender, Khamzat Chimaev is slated to take main event status.

What are your thoughts on Sergei Palovich and Alexander Volkov’s potential fight?

Alexander Volkov stops Tai Tuivasa with Ezekiel choke in back and forth co main event war – UFC 293 Highlights

Alexander Volkov submits Tai Tuivasa with Ezekiel choke UFC 293 highlightsTurning in just his fourth career submission win, former Bellator MMA and M-1 Global heavyweight champion, Alexander Volkov has also struck his third straight victory under the banner of the UFC, submitting fan-favorite striker, Tai Tuivasa in the co-main event of UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia with a rare Ezekiel choke submission win. Entering tonight’s […]

Alexander Volkov submits Tai Tuivasa with Ezekiel choke UFC 293 highlights

Turning in just his fourth career submission win, former Bellator MMA and M-1 Global heavyweight champion, Alexander Volkov has also struck his third straight victory under the banner of the UFC, submitting fan-favorite striker, Tai Tuivasa in the co-main event of UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia with a rare Ezekiel choke submission win.

Entering tonight’s co-headlining slot against Tuivasa off the back of consecutive TKO wins over both Jairzinho Rozenstruik, and Alexander Romanov, Volkov dropped and bloodied aggressive striker, Tuivasa early in their bout and also before the end of the frame, bloodying the latter to boot.

And laying a beating down on Tuivasa from full mount in the second round of their UFC 293 co-headlining slot, Volkov patiently picked his opportunity, locking onto a spectacular Ezekiel choke with just less than half a minute remaining in he third and final round.

Below, catch the highlights from Alexander Volkov’s win at UFC 293

Tai Tuivasa reflects on brutal KO loss to Sergei Pavlovich ahead of UFC 293: ‘The first hit, I knew I was f*cked’

Tai Tuivasa admits he was f*cked after he was first punched by Sergei Pavlovich at UFC OrlandoSlated to make his Octagon return against towering Russian striker, Alexander Volkov in the co-main event of UFC 293 in September, hometown favorite, Tai Tuivasa has claimed that after his opening exchange with Sergei Pavlovich en route to a first round knockout loss at UFC Orlando back in December, he was essentially “f*cked”. Tuivasa, the […]

Tai Tuivasa admits he was f*cked after he was first punched by Sergei Pavlovich at UFC Orlando

Slated to make his Octagon return against towering Russian striker, Alexander Volkov in the co-main event of UFC 293 in September, hometown favorite, Tai Tuivasa has claimed that after his opening exchange with Sergei Pavlovich en route to a first round knockout loss at UFC Orlando back in December, he was essentially “f*cked”.

Tuivasa, the current number six ranked heavyweight contender under the banner of the promotion, has been booked to make his Octagon return at UFC 293 in September in Sydney, Australia – taking on former Bellator MMA and M-1 Global heavyweight champion, Volkov in a return ‘Down Under’.

Suffering his second consecutive KO loss in his December defeat against surging number one ranked contender, Pavlovich, Tuivasa had headlined UFC Paris in September of last year against former interim titleholder, Ciryl Gane, suffering an eventual third round KO loss to the Frenchman in the pair’s Fight of the Night effort.

Tai Tuivasa reflects on UFC Orlando KO loss last December

And detailing his experience against the surging, Pavlovich last December in ‘The Sunshine State’, Tuivasa admitted that candidly, he was in serious acrimony in the opening exchange with the bruiser.

“That one [fight with Sergei Pavlovich], I was maybe a bit rushed,” Tai Tuivasa told The Halfcast Podcast. “But, I still trained hard. The camp was all right – I was fit. Really, all that fight was down to was who hit who first. And, I was obviously trying to hit him first, but he hit me with the first hit, and I knew I was f*cked.”

“I was just like, ‘F*cking hell,’” Tai Tuivasa explained. “Then I come back and I tired to throw another big hit and then I did this, a 360 spin. I was like, ‘That is not what my head wanted,’ I was already dizzy and then did a full spin. Then it was just I hoped something hit him.” 

Can Tai Tuivasa snap his skid against Alexander Volkov at UFC 293?

UFC Fight Night 221: Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili Full Fight Card, How To Watch

This weekend, former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan will return to action at UFC Fight Night 221 against Merab Dvalishvili. Yan will attempt to end his two-fight losing streak this weekend. His last loss was against Sean O’Malley by split dec…

This weekend, former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan will return to action at UFC Fight Night 221 against Merab Dvalishvili. Yan will attempt to end his two-fight losing streak this weekend. His last loss was against Sean O’Malley by split decision at UFC 280 on Oct. 22, 2022. While on a losing skid, Yan is…

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Alexander Volkov Vs. Alexander Romanov Booked, Twitter Reacts

UFC heavyweight contenders Alexander Volkov and Alexander Romanov will clash at the March 11th UFC Fight Night event. MMA journalist Marcel Dorff was the first to report the news of the Volkov/Romanov booking. MMA Junkie later confirmed the matchup wit…

UFC heavyweight contenders Alexander Volkov and Alexander Romanov will clash at the March 11th UFC Fight Night event. MMA journalist Marcel Dorff was the first to report the news of the Volkov/Romanov booking. MMA Junkie later confirmed the matchup with UFC officials. Volkov returns following a first-round win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik in a main event…

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