Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Sergey Spivac
A new UFC champion was crowned Saturday night, as Israel Adesanya overcame the aggressive style of Robert Whittaker and put up a solid fantasy score in the process. Richard Mann recaps the event.
New York's own Al Iaquinta looks to continue his climb up the rankings against fan-favorite Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone on Saturday in Ottawa. Jon Litterine makes his picks and breaks down four key fights.
More Fantasy News
Booked against Tuivasa for UFC 243
Spivac (9-1-0) will take on Tai Tuivasa (8-2-0) at UFC 243 in Melbourne on October 5, Nolan King of MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Spivac has fought just once in the UFC and is coming off a 60-day medical suspension. He struggled in his debut, as he did not last one minute against Walt Harris (13-7, 1 NC). However, he will face off against Tuivasa, who is struggling in his own right, coming off two consecutive losses. Tuivasa did come into the promotion with quite a bit of hype, so look for Spivac to enter as a betting underdog.
Spivac has fought just once in the UFC and is coming off a 60-day medical suspension. He struggled in his debut, as he did not last one minute against Walt Harris (13-7, 1 NC). However, he will face off against Tuivasa, who is struggling in his own right, coming off two consecutive losses. Tuivasa did come into the promotion with quite a bit of hype, so look for Spivac to enter as a betting underdog.
Handed 60-day suspension
Spivak (9-1-0) received a 60-day medical suspension after sustaining unspecified injuries Saturday in his TKO loss to Walt Harris at UFC Ottawa, Steven Marrocco of MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The medical suspension shouldn't have much bearing on Spivak's plans, as it's unlikely he would have re-entered the Octagon within the next two months even if he avoided injury and kept his undefeated record intact over the weekend. Spivak may look to find an easier opponent for his next bout after Harris beat him decisively in the 50-second fight.
The medical suspension shouldn't have much bearing on Spivak's plans, as it's unlikely he would have re-entered the Octagon within the next two months even if he avoided injury and kept his undefeated record intact over the weekend. Spivak may look to find an easier opponent for his next bout after Harris beat him decisively in the 50-second fight.
No-shows UFC debut Saturday
Spivak lost to Walt Harris via TKO (punches) at 0:50 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Ottawa.
ANALYSIS
If any debuting fighter doesn't deserve a second chance with the company, it's Spivak. The big man literally did nothing for the 50 seconds the fight lasted. FightMetric credited Spivak with three strikes attempted, but you would be hard pressed to find them if you watched the replay. It's scary to think that Spivak entered Saturday's fight undefeated.
If any debuting fighter doesn't deserve a second chance with the company, it's Spivak. The big man literally did nothing for the 50 seconds the fight lasted. FightMetric credited Spivak with three strikes attempted, but you would be hard pressed to find them if you watched the replay. It's scary to think that Spivak entered Saturday's fight undefeated.
To face Walt Harris
Spivak will fight Walt Harris at UFC Ottawa on May 4, Alexander K. Lee of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Spivak is a perfect 9-0 in his professional fighting career, winning every bout by either knockout or submission, per Lee. The Moldova native racked up most of those wins under the banner of World Warrios Fighting Champion. He'll have his hands full against Harris, who has fought in the UFC nine times since his 2014 debut. The results have largely been mixed, as Harris recently recorded a victory over UFC legend Andrei Arlovski, though it was later ruled a no-contest after a failed drug test (due to a contaminated supplement).
Spivak is a perfect 9-0 in his professional fighting career, winning every bout by either knockout or submission, per Lee. The Moldova native racked up most of those wins under the banner of World Warrios Fighting Champion. He'll have his hands full against Harris, who has fought in the UFC nine times since his 2014 debut. The results have largely been mixed, as Harris recently recorded a victory over UFC legend Andrei Arlovski, though it was later ruled a no-contest after a failed drug test (due to a contaminated supplement).