This KO artist serves as backup for the Jones vs. Stipe title bout

Sergei Pavlovich will be the backup for the next heavyweight title fight at UFC 295. Photo: UFC

Top ranked heavyweight contender Sergei Pavlovich is expected to serve as backup for the massive heavyweight title fight between champion Jon Jones and former champ Stipe Miocic at UFC 295.

The 31-year-old knockout artist is currently riding a six-fight winning streak with all (!) wins coming by first-round KO. In his last fight he defeated Curtis Blaydes after just two minutes of the fight.

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UFC 295 at MSG

UFC 295 will take place on November 11 at the classic Madison Square Garden in New York.

Besides the massive headliner the card is expected to hold a middleweight bout between top ranked contenders Derek Brunson and Roman Dolidze.

The card is also expected to host a women’s strawweight bout where contender Mackenzie Dern takes on former title holder Jessica Andrade.

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