While fighters like Daniel Cormier have competed as heavyweights despite their comparatively smaller builds, the physical presence of most UFC heavyweights can be undeniably intimidating. Several fans will agree that even a look at the bodies of UFC heavyweights like Francis Ngannou may be enough to realize the insane amount of power that they hold. Although the known UFC heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich doesn’t have an athletic build like Ngannou, his strikes can still cause some formidable damage.

Most UFC fans may know that Pavlovich is predominantly a striker. He loves a stand-up fight against his opponents, where he can let his hands do the talking. In many cases, he capitalized on his massive physique to achieve a significant reach advantage over his opponents. But do you know what the exact physical specifications are that define the Russian fighter?

The height and reach of Sergei Pavlovich are on par with top UFC heavyweights

The reputed MMA statistics website, ‘Tapology’, reports that Pavlovich has a height of 6’3″ (191cm) along with a reach of 84″ (213cm). Now if we compare his stats with the two UFC heavyweights that currently top him in the rankings, we’ll find that current UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones stands 6’4″ (194cm) tall and boasts a reach of 84.5″ (215cm).

The current #1-ranked UFC heavyweight, Ciryl Gane, also has the same height as Jones. However, his reach stands at 81″ (206cm), which is slightly less than Jones and Pavlovich. Owing to his height and reach, the 31-year-old Pavlovich possesses an advantage over a lot of his rivals.

He utilizes his jabs to great effect, maintaining distance and trying to keep his opponents at bay. Additionally, he is also equipped with a strong right hand that has proven to be a devastating knockout weapon and has knocked the lights out of his rivals multiple times to date.

Most fans may already know that Pavlovich has been picked to replace the noted UFC heavyweight king Jon Jones, who pulled out of UFC 295 due to a shoulder injury. He will be taking on the famed British UFC heavyweight, Tom Aspinall, in the co-main event of the night. Well, a look at Aspinall’s physique might compel a lot of fans to wonder whether Pavlovich will actually have any height or reach advantage over him or not. Let’s find out.

Sergei Pavlovich has a huge advantage over Tom Aspinall in one of these respects

A look at Aspinall’s UFC record to date will reveal that he currently boasts a record of 13-3-0. His physical stats say that he stands at a height of 6’5″ (196cm). From the information mentioned till now, it’s quite apparent that Pavlovich is actually an inch shorter than his upcoming UFC 295 rival. But he trumps Aspinall in an area that many fans might consider more significant than height.

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‘Tapology’ reveals that Aspinall has a reach of 78″ (198cm). Most fans may have already realized that it is six inches less than his Russian rival’s. Due to this, a large part of the UFC community may opine that Pavlovich actually has a massive advantage over his rival. A longer reach implies that the Russian will strike his British rival from ranges that Aspinall won’t be able to keep up with.

Well, the advantage becomes even more significant due to the fact that Pavlovich is a brutal striker. But do you think he will be able to use his reach advantage to the fullest in their upcoming fight and reap a victory?

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