

Jon Jones made his unforgettable comeback after a grueling three-year hiatus from the octagon. He silenced doubters by defeating Ciryl Gane and claiming the coveted UFC heavyweight championship at UFC 285. Jones is currently slated to face heavyweight royalty Stipe Miocic in his next bout. The mere mention of this potential clash has ignited a frenzy among fight enthusiasts, as they eagerly anticipate a clash of titans. While ‘Jonny Bones’ has long reigned as a dominant force in the sport, there’s a growing belief that the 40-year-old, with his exceptional skills and divisional experience, could pose a serious threat to the throne.
But the fight seems to have not found any grounds for materialization as of yet. In the midst of it, yet another heavyweight’s recent display of credentials has prompted fans to hail him as a title-shot-worthy heavyweight.
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A Russian heavyweight excites fans for potential Jon Jones fight
The Russian heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich[18-1-0], riding high on a remarkable six-fight winning streak, has firmly established himself as the top heavyweight in the UFC. His most recent victory, an opening-round knockout over Curtis Blaydes, further solidified his position as a dominant force in the division. Basking in the glory of his triumph, the Russian fighter took to his Twitter account to share the exhilarating news with his fans.
Guys, what are you thinking now? #ufc #1 pic.twitter.com/nx3gu7sbJn
— Sergei Pavlovich (@SPavlovich13) July 4, 2023
“Guys, what are you thinking now? #ufc #1”, wrote the 33-year-old Russian powerhouse.
Check out how the fans reacted to this tweet:
One fan voiced their concern, stating,
Makes sense to me. My only worry is Bones will never fight you. I understand him. I would be scared too. He will hold the division, and you will fight Gane for the interim title. Good luck!
— Milo of Croton (@tajikbay) July 4, 2023
Another fan asserted for a deserved title shot:
Well deserved. Time for you to get your title shot. pic.twitter.com/277vrom670
— David Pinsen (@dpinsen) July 4, 2023
And many expressed their desire to see him fight Jon Jones next:
Jon Jones is ducking hard. You’re the uncrowned champ
— Infinite Context (@InfiniteContex1) July 4, 2023
Fighting Jon is the only thing that makes sense next.
— 𝕽𝖆𝖎𝖓𝖒𝖆𝖐𝖊𝖗❂ (@Sa_Gwang) July 4, 2023
Biggest challenge for @JonnyBones in my opinion. Would be a really good fight, Greco vs Greco
— Tcares🇺🇸💚🇲🇽 (@T_cares222) July 4, 2023
This user seemed delighted to see the Russian level up:
about time you passed gane in the rankings
— Frank Perkins🇺🇸 (@BigBass_69) July 4, 2023
Pavlovich received a high praise with Fedor Emelianenko comparison:
Those are crazy numbers
The next emperor after fedor has arrived— ben (@Iamben27) July 4, 2023
Not wanting to see him fight anyone but the best:
Title shot, atleast after the stipe fight. Shouldnt need to fight any lower guys.
— SidNotTheSloth (@SynthCrim) July 4, 2023
This one fan came up with an alternate option altogether:
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Please fight Volkov or Jazhinho instead of waiting for Jones. UFC will probably make Stipe vs Jones and let them both retire on the same night.☝🏻
— Honest Khabib Fan (@TheSuperstarUFC) July 4, 2023
Whether fate aligns to grant them their wish or not, the fervor surrounding Pavlovich’s rise remains unabated, fueled by the hope of witnessing a clash between two exceptional fighters in the octagon.
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Who do you think would prevail in a fight between Sergei Pavlovich and Jon Jones? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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