Sergei Pavlovich | |
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Born | Sergei Vladimirovich Pavlovich 13 May 1992 Orlovsky, Rostov Oblast, Russia |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight | 260 lb (118 kg; 18 st 8 lb) |
Division | Heavyweight |
Reach | 84 in (213 cm)[1] |
Fighting out of | Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia |
Team | Eagles MMA Moscow |
Years active | 2014–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 20 |
Wins | 18 |
By knockout | 15 |
By decision | 3 |
Losses | 2 |
By knockout | 2 |
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]
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 9 inches.[7]
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]
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]
20 matches | 18 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 15 | 2 |
By decision | 3 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 18–2 | Tom Aspinall | KO (punches) | UFC 295 | November 11, 2023 | 1 | 1:09 | New York City, New York, United States | For the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship. |
Win | 18–1 | Curtis Blaydes | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes | April 22, 2023 | 1 | 3:08 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Win | 17–1 | Tai Tuivasa | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland | December 3, 2022 | 1 | 0:54 | Orlando, Florida, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Win | 16–1 | Derrick Lewis | TKO (punches) | UFC 277 | July 30, 2022 | 1 | 0:55 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
Win | 15–1 | Shamil Abdurakhimov | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall | March 19, 2022 | 1 | 4:03 | London, England | Performance of the Night. |
Win | 14–1 | Maurice Greene | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren | October 26, 2019 | 1 | 2:11 | Kallang, Singapore | |
Win | 13–1 | Marcelo Golm | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik | April 20, 2019 | 1 | 1:06 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Performance of the Night. |
Loss | 12–1 | Alistair Overeem | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 | November 24, 2018 | 1 | 4:21 | Beijing, China | |
Win | 12–0 | Kirill Sidelnikov | TKO (punches) | Fight Nights Global 79 | November 19, 2017 | 1 | 2:45 | Penza, Russia | Defended the FNG Heavyweight Championship. |
Win | 11–0 | Mikhail Mokhnatkin | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights Global 68 | June 2, 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Won the inaugural FNG Heavyweight Championship. Heavyweight Grand Prix Final. |
Win | 10–0 | Alexei Kudin | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights Global 54 | November 16, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinals. |
Win | 9–0 | Akhmedshaikh Gelegaev | TKO (knee and punches) | Fight Nights Global 51 | September 25, 2016 | 1 | 3:35 | Kaspiysk, Russia | |
Win | 8–0 | Chaban Ka | TKO (punches) | Fight Nights Global 50 | June 17, 2016 | 1 | 1:54 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
Win | 7–0 | Magomedbag Agaev | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights Global 46 | April 29, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
Win | 6–0 | Ruben Wolf | TKO (punches) | Fight Nights Global 43 | December 11, 2015 | 1 | 2:02 | Moscow, Russia | |
Win | 5–0 | Sultan Murtazaliev | TKO (punches) | Fight Nights Global 41 | September 25, 2015 | 1 | 0:59 | Kaspiysk, Russia | |
Win | 4–0 | Vladimir Daineko | KO (punch) | Fight Nights Global 40 | July 31, 2015 | 1 | 0:24 | Sochi, Russia | |
Win | 3–0 | Ilja Škondrič | TKO (punches) | Full Fight 1: Czechoslovakia vs. Russia | May 30, 2015 | 1 | 1:15 | Banská Bystrica, Slovakia | |
Win | 2–0 | Sergey Buinachev | TKO (punches) | Fight Nights Global 33 | March 21, 2015 | 1 | 0:20 | Moscow, Russia | |
Win | 1–0 | Alexander Derevyanko | TKO (punches) | Fight Nights Global 29 | December 20, 2014 | 1 | 3:52 | Moscow, Russia | Heavyweight debut. |