Blaydes, 32, has only lost as a pro by KO/TKO. The Chicago area native had lost only to power punchers Francis Ngannou (twice) and Derrick Lewis previously in his UFC career. Pavlovich, 30, is the former heavyweight champion of Russia's Fight Nights Global promotion.īlaydes (17-4, 1 NC) had a three-fight winning streak snapped. The Russian-born fighter lost his UFC debut to Alistair Overeem in 2018 but has not lost since. Pavlovich (18-1) was coming off a knockout of Tai Tuivasa in 54 seconds. A right hand put Blaydes down for good, and Pavlovich followed with punches on the ground until referee Marc Goddard stopped the bout. He wobbled Blaydes with a jab and followed with an uppercut and big combination. Pavlovich initially hurt Blaydes with an overhand right that dropped him. But somebody was saying he was going to easily take me down. "Big respect to Curtis Blaydes," Pavlovich said. Blaydes didn't even shoot for a takedown until he was hurt by a Pavlovich combination, and things only went downhill after that. Blaydes is an excellent wrestler with knockout power of his own. The big question around Saturday's fight was whether Pavlovich could stop Blaydes' takedowns. Pavlovich could be queued up for the winner or he could be pitted against another contender rather than waiting. He is a prolific writer, the author of over 25 books. He began publishing science fiction in the 1980s and is today the most popular science fiction writer in Russia. 4 in the world at heavyweight.Ĭhampion Jon Jones is expected to defend his title next against former champ Stipe Miocic later this year, though a date has not yet been set. Sergei Lukyanenko was born in Kazakhstan and educated as a psychiatrist. A title shot could certainly be coming next. continues to work because the magic is rooted in the realities of modern Russia. Something modern, new and distinctly creepy. When a particular kind of story, heavily based in one culture, gets transferred into a culture distinctly different, something magical happens. surprisingly readable and relies on suspense and psychological drama and a good dose of humour - rather than blood and guts * Daily Telegraph * The final chapter in Sergei Lukyanenkos internationally bestselling Night Watch seriesa revelatory urban fantasy set in contemporary Moscow. cracking read, owing more to Rowling or Philip Pullman than it does to the horror genre. The explosive first installment in Serge Lukyanenko's visionary and internationally bestselling Night Watch seriesan inventive blend of atmospheric urban fantasy and riveting spy thriller set in contemporary Moscow.
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