Sergei Pavlovich

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Sergei Pavlovich
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Pavlovich in 2018
BornSergei Vladimirovich Pavlovich
(1992-05-13) 13 May 1992 (age 31)
Orlovsky, Rostov Oblast, Russia
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight260 lb (118 kg; 18 st 8 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Reach84 in (213 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia
Team Eagles MMA Moscow
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins18
By knockout15
By decision3
Losses2
By knockout2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Sergei Vladimirovich Pavlovich [2] (born 13 May 1992) [3] is a Russian professional mixed martial artist. Pavlovich is a one-time champion of Russia in Combat Kung Fu. [4] He was also the former Fight Nights Global heavyweight champion and currently competes in the Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of November 14, 2023, he is #3 in the UFC heavyweight rankings. [5]

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Background

Sergei was born in 1992 in the village of Orlovsky, Rostov Oblast. At the age of 5, Pavlovich began to engage in Greco-Roman Wrestling under the guidance of coach Alexander Fedorovich Aloyan. He trained in wrestling until the 11th grade. After serving in the army, he began to train in Combat Sambo. [6]
He is believed to be the active UFC fighter with largest Ape index of 1.115. [7]

Mixed martial arts career

Fight Nights Global

Pavlovich started his professional MMA career in 2014 under the Fight Nights Global promotion, under which he won 12 fights without suffering a single defeat. On June 2, 2017, in a fight against Mikhail Mokhnatkin, he won the heavyweight title by unanimous decision. On November 19, 2017, he defended his heavyweight title in a fight against Kirill Sidelnikov. [8] [9] [10]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Pavlovich made his UFC debut on 24 November 2018 at UFC Fight Night 141 against Alistair Overeem. [11] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. [12]

Pavlovich faced Marcelo Golm on April 20, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik. [13] He won the fight via knockout. [14] This win earned Performance of the Night award. [15]

Pavlovich faced Maurice Greene on October 26, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 162. [16] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. [17]

Pavlovich was expected to face Ciryl Gane on August 8, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 174. [18] Pavlovich however had to pull out because of an injury. [19]

Pavlovich was expected to face Tom Aspinall on September 4, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 191. [20] However, Pavlovich pulled out a week before the contest due to visa issues and was replaced by Sergey Spivak. [21]

Pavlovich was scheduled to face Tanner Boser on December 4, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 31. [22] However, due to travel issues, the bout was scrapped. [23]

Pavlovich faced Shamil Abdurakhimov on March 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 204. [24] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one. [25] With this win, he received the Performance of the Night award. [26]

Pavlovich fought Derrick Lewis on July 30, 2022, at UFC 277. [27] He won the fight via TKO under a minute into the first round, though controversy arose as the stoppage by the referee was considered premature by fighters and fans alike. [28] [29] [30] [31]

Pavlovich faced Tai Tuivasa on December 3, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 42. [32] He won the fight via KO under a minute into the first round. [33] With this win, he received the Performance of the Night award. [34]

Pavlovich faced Curtis Blaydes on April 22, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 222. He won the fight via TKO in the first round. [35] This performance subsequently earned Pavlovich his fourth UFC Performance Of The Night award. [36]

Pavlovich faced Tom Aspinall for the Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship on November 11, 2023, at UFC 295. [37] After a bit of a back and forth, Pavlovich was caught with a counter right hand and he lost the bout via knockout in the first round. [38]

Pavlovich is scheduled to face Alexander Volkov on June 22, 2024, at UFC on ABC 6. [39]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Wushu Sanda

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
20 matches18 wins2 losses
By knockout152
By decision30
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss18–2 Tom Aspinall KO (punches) UFC 295 November 11, 202311:09 New York City, New York, United StatesFor the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win18–1 Curtis Blaydes TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes April 22, 202313:08 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win17–1 Tai Tuivasa KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland December 3, 202210:54 Orlando, Florida, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win16–1 Derrick Lewis TKO (punches) UFC 277 July 30, 202210:55 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win15–1 Shamil Abdurakhimov TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall March 19, 202214:03 London, EnglandPerformance of the Night.
Win14–1 Maurice Greene TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren October 26, 201912:11 Kallang, Singapore
Win13–1 Marcelo Golm KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik April 20, 201911:06 Saint Petersburg, RussiaPerformance of the Night.
Loss12–1 Alistair Overeem TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 November 24, 201814:21 Beijing, China
Win12–0Kirill SidelnikovTKO (punches) Fight Nights Global 79 November 19, 201712:45 Penza, RussiaDefended the FNG Heavyweight Championship.
Win11–0 Mikhail Mokhnatkin Decision (unanimous) Fight Nights Global 68 June 2, 201755:00 Saint Petersburg, RussiaWon the inaugural FNG Heavyweight Championship. Heavyweight Grand Prix Final.
Win10–0 Alexei Kudin Decision (unanimous) Fight Nights Global 54 November 16, 201635:00 Saint Petersburg, RussiaHeavyweight Grand Prix Semifinals.
Win9–0Akhmedshaikh GelegaevTKO (knee and punches) Fight Nights Global 51 September 25, 201613:35 Kaspiysk, Russia
Win8–0Chaban KaTKO (punches) Fight Nights Global 50 June 17, 201611:54 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win7–0Magomedbag AgaevDecision (unanimous) Fight Nights Global 46 April 29, 201635:00 Moscow, Russia
Win6–0Ruben WolfTKO (punches)Fight Nights Global 43December 11, 201512:02 Moscow, Russia
Win5–0Sultan MurtazalievTKO (punches)Fight Nights Global 41September 25, 201510:59 Kaspiysk, Russia
Win4–0Vladimir DainekoKO (punch)Fight Nights Global 40July 31, 201510:24 Sochi, Russia
Win3–0Ilja ŠkondričTKO (punches)Full Fight 1: Czechoslovakia vs. RussiaMay 30, 201511:15 Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Win2–0Sergey BuinachevTKO (punches)Fight Nights Global 33March 21, 201510:20 Moscow, Russia
Win1–0Alexander DerevyankoTKO (punches)Fight Nights Global 29December 20, 201413:52 Moscow, RussiaHeavyweight debut.

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