“Hope Miocic pulls out” – UFC 295 backup fighter for Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic makes fans go wild

Sergei Pavlovich has been announced as the back-up fighter for UFC 295. Pavlovich is on a 6-fight win streak with all wins coming via first round finish.

“Hope Miocic pulls out” – UFC 295 backup fighter for Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic makes fans go wild

Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic (Image via Imago)

Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic will headline the UFC 295 pay-per-view event in November. Russian knockout artist Sergei Pavlovich emerged as the backup fighter for the bout. Sergei Pavlovich may be the scariest heavyweight in the UFC. The announcement of Pavlovich as the backup fighter made the fans erupt in joy on social media

The fans’ reaction to the news of Pavlovich’s inclusion in UFC 295 has set the internet ablaze. Pavlovich is a scary proposition for both Jones and Miocic. The 31-year-old Russian defeated his past six opponents in the first round. He lost his debut to Alistair Overeem but has not looked back since. The scary proposition of Pavlovich made one fan tweet, “I hope Miocic pulls out. Jones would be bones.” Fans are of the belief that Pavlovich would defeat both Jones and Miocic easily if given the chance.

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Pavlovich finished Curtis Blaydes, Tai Tuivasa, and Derrick Lewis in his last three fights. The latter two in the first minute of the round and Blaydes in the third minute of the fight. Pavlovich along with Ciryl Gane, Tom Aspinall, and Jalton Almeida could reign as the future of the heavyweight division.

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UFC 295 has the potential to become a retirement fight for both the headliners. Miocic is over 40 years old, and Jon Jones has no intention of fighting young and up-and-comers. Jones is solely focused on preserving his legacy. Miocis has not fought since he lost the title to Francis Ngannou.

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Fans brutally troll Jon Jones after news of Sergei Pavlovich being the backup for UFC 295 surfaced

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Jon Jones (Image via Imago)

The announcement of Sergei Pavlovich as the backup fighter for the highly anticipated Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic bout at UFC 295 has sent fans into a frenzy of excitement and speculation. The addition of Pavlovich is a strategic move by the UFC to ensure that the event proceeds smoothly in case Jon Jones or Miocic pulls out. The fan reaction shows that they see Pavlovich as the scariest heavyweight in UFC. Check out some of the fan reactions:

With the fans clamoring for a fight between Pavlovich and Jon Jones, the UFC might consider extending the main eventer’s retirement plans. The fan reaction remains proof enough that Pavlovich has immense fan support. A fight with Pavlovich and Jones can be the greatest heavyweight fight. Only Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones could top that if it ever happens.

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