Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall UFC 295 Live Blog & Updates

Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall find themselves in the co-main event of UFC 295 on just 10 days notice for the interim heavyweight title, and we will be here to cover the complete fight play-by-play.

Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic were initially slated to headline this event for UFC Heavyweight Championship. But, an injury to Jones brought in backup fighter Sergei Pavlovich in play, and Miocic’s stature meant that he was not considered for an interim title bout. Hence, Tom Aspinall was offered to fight Pavlovich, a fight he was already asking for since July.

Pavlovich enters this bout on a 6-fights winning streak, with none of his bouts in UFC have went past the first round. Aspinall enters this bout after bouncing back from an injury and beating Marcin Tybura at UFC London in July this year. Only one of his bouts in UFC has gone past the first round. But who will stop whom in this clash of behemoths?

To find out, tune in below as we post play-by-play updates from UFC 295 co-main event.

Live Updates

A video package airs before the walkouts, which focuses on how the fight was made just two weeks ago and someone getting knocked out in the fight. Aspinall is the first one to walk out. Pavlovich walks out at the sound of bagpipers. Dan Miragliotta is the referee for the match. Bruce Buffer completes the introductions. Both fighters hug before starting.

Round 1: Aspinall hits a calf kick to start the action. He hits a kick to the shoulders next. Pavlovich hits back with one. Aspinall hits more kicks. Aspinall lands a punch combo. Pavlovich goes for punches. Apsinall hits more calf kicks. Aspinall feints a left to the chest and hits a big right on the temple to drop Pavlovich. He jumps on Pavlovich with hammer fists to get the finish.

Result: Tom Aspinall won via KO at 1:09 in round 1.