MMA Preview – Shamil Abdurakhimov vs Sergei Pavlovich at UFC Fight Night 204
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SHAMIL ABDURAKHIMOV VS SERGEI PAVLOVICH FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 204? Saturday 19th March, 2022 - 18:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 204? The O2 Arena, London, England
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 204? Click here for the tickets at the O2 Arena
What channel is UFC Fight Night 204 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 204? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
SHAMIL ABDURAKHIMOV VS SERGEI PAVLOVICH LOWDOWN
Shamil Abdurakhimov (20-6) has not won a fight in nearly three years. That was an impressive TKO over Marcin Tybura (2019) which capped a healthy streak including a unanimous decision over Andrei Arlovski (2018) and a knockout over Chase Sherman (2017). However, he is coming off two brutal TKO losses courtesy of Curtis Blaydes (2019) and Chris Daukaus (2021).
Sergei Pavlovich (14-1) has been even more inactive fighting only twice since his debut back in 2018. He had a baptism of fire taking on Alistair Overeem (2018) and severely threatened the veteran’s chin but eventually got taken down and knocked out himself. However, he eventually got back to winnings way by smoking Marcelo Golm (2019) and then running Maurice Greene knocking him out in the first round as well.
SHAMIL ABDURAKHIMOV VS SERGEI PAVLOVICH PREDICTION
This is good matchmaking by the UFC as they have both been very inactive but have a similar and dangerous skill set. They are both explosive strikers with suspect defence, so a knockout is likely. They can also grapple and are extremely dangerous in top position so, whoever is more aggressive is likely to remain the last man standing.
We are backing Pavlovich’s youth and power to overwhelm Abdurakhimov. As long as he respects his striking especially in the first round, Pavlovich should walk him down, catch with strikes or knees and finish the job on the deck.
Prediction: Pavlovich via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
