Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall — Fight recap

Tom Aspinall knocked out Sergei Pavlovich via TKO in the first round at 1:09 on November 11, 2023, with referee Dan Miragliotta stopping the action. Aspinall's striking efficiency was overwhelming, landing 10 of 14 significant strikes (71%) while Pavlovich managed just 1 of 7 (14%), connecting with only a single head strike.

The British heavyweight dictated the opening exchanges with precise combinations, recording one knockdown before finishing Pavlovich with ground-and-pound. Neither fighter attempted takedowns, but Aspinall's superior striking accuracy and timing proved decisive in the opening minute.

The emphatic victory positioned Aspinall as the interim heavyweight champion and legitimate threat to the division's elite.