This article analyzes the heightened pressure on two fighters, Pavlovich and Abdelwahab, competing at UFC Fight Night 250. Pavlovich is looking to rebound from a losing streak after underwhelming performances, while Abdelwahab returns from a two-year doping suspension. The article explores the challenges they face and their chances of success.
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Think back to UFC 295, barely over a year ago. Headed into his co-main event assignment, with the interim heavyweight strap on the line, Pavlovich was widely regarded as one-half of the division's future along with his foe,: two huge, freakishly athletic big men who were barely out of their twenties. While Aspinall closed as the betting favorite, the line had closed to a near pick ‘em.
Far more concerning than the KO loss to Aspinall was Pavlovich’s performance in his next outing, at UFC on ABC 6 last June in Riyadh.should have been a perfect rebound opponent: a perennial Top 10 heavyweight with good name value, who nonetheless had shown a weakness for fast-moving power punchers like Pavlovich.
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