Sergei Pavlovich is a Russian-based UFC Heavyweight Division fighter currently ranked 3rd in the UFC rankings. He made his UFC debut on November 24th, 2018, in Beijing, China.
His career record at the time of joining the UFC was 10-0, and his heavyweight ranking at that time was 33. He is highly skilled in boxing and can land precise punches. He boasts a 6-fight win streak in UFC history spanning from 2019 to 2023.
| Sergei Pavlovich UFC stats | |
| UFC win/loss | 6/2 |
| KO win/loss | 6/2 |
| Sub win/loss | 0/0 |
| Dec Win/loss | 0/0 |
| Win Percent | 75% |
His streak was broken by Tom Aspinall at UFC 295 on November 11th, 2023. Approximately more than 90% of Sergei Pavlovich’s strikes in the UFC targeted the head, showcasing his powerful punching ability, resulting in 6 first-round knockout wins in his 6 UFC victories. Thus, Pavlovich poses a significant threat when standing on his feet. Compared to other fighters, he has the highest number of knockdowns per fifteen minutes in UFC history.
Sergei Pavlovich UFC fight history
(1) Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alistair Overeem (November, 2018) (Lost)
This was Sergei Pavlovich’s UFC debut. Alistair Overeem was the 6th ranked fighter in the UFC at the time.
In the first 50 seconds, no significant strikes were made. At the 52-second mark, Pavlovich landed a jab and cross combination cleanly. In reaction, Alistair Overeem attempted a counter punch, but it missed.
Pavlovich then landed a solid uppercut and cross to Overeem at the beginning of the second minute. Overeem initiated a clinch and tried to take Pavlovich down but failed. Overeem attempted another clinch, pinning Pavlovich to the fence and using his knees to attack, but it was ineffective.
At 2 minutes and 50 seconds, Pavlovich moved away from the clinch and landed another jab on Overeem.
Both fighters were in the center of the octagon, where Pavlovich absorbed a push kick from Overeem at the end of the third minute. Overeem landed a low leg kick and successfully secured a takedown. Overeem obtained a dominant position by sitting on Pavlovich, who was lying on the floor defenseless and confused about how to escape. Taking advantage of this position, Overeem landed a powerful shot to Pavlovich’s face, followed by several hammer fists that hurt Pavlovich. The attack continued for a few more seconds until the referee stopped the bout. As a result, Alistair Overeem won via knockout at 4:21.
Yes, Sergei Pavlovich lost his UFC debut, marking the first loss in his mixed martial arts career.
Overall Match Stats
| Sergei Pavlovich | Alistair Overeem |
| 13 strikes | 22 Strikes |
| 0 take downs | 1 take down |
| 40% Sig.Strikes | 84% Sig.Strikes |
| 0 Sub.Attempt | 0 Sub.Attempt |
| 00:12 Control Time | 01:56 Control Time |
Fight Result : Alistair Overeem won via KO/TKO.
(2) Sergei Pavlovich vs. Marcelo Golm (April, 2019) (Win)
In the early seconds of the bout, both fighters attempted jabs, but none connected. At the 16-second mark, Sergei Pavlovich landed a hook, and Golm countered with a lead hook. At the 30-second mark, Golm attempted a jab but didn’t connect well. Golm tried another jab but missed, and Pavlovich responded with a hook and cross to Golm’s face. Sergei was very precise, landing some good punches while staying focused. Golm, on the other hand, was slightly hurt and moved backward.
At the end of the first minute, Golm attempted a push kick and moved away, but the kick didn’t land. A focused Pavlovich landed a powerful right-hand cross to Golm’s chin, which struck like a thunderstorm. Golm was hurt badly and bent down, covering his head while standing. Pavlovich punched aggressively, landing a perfect short uppercut to Golm’s face. Golm fell to the ground, and the referee stopped the bout. Pavlovich won via knockout at 1:06.
Overall Match Stats
| Sergei Pavlovich | Marcelo Golm |
| 17 strikes | 05 Strikes |
| 0 take downs | 0 take down |
| 65% Sig.Strikes | 33% Sig.Strikes |
| 0 Sub.Attempt | 0 Sub.Attempt |
| 00:01 Control Time | 01:00 Control Time |
Fight Result : Sergei Pavlovich won via KO/TKO. It was first UFC win for Sergei Pavlovich.
(3) Sergei Pavlovich vs. Maurice Greene (October, 2019) (Win)
Maurice Greene was the 13th ranked fighter at the time.
As soon as the match started, Maurice Greene delivered a low kick to Pavlovich and attempted more leg and head kicks within the first 30 seconds. At the 40-second mark, Pavlovich landed a beautiful cross to Greene’s face, followed by a combination of jab and cross punches at the 50-second mark. Greene fell down after being hit but stood up immediately and moved away to avoid further punches. Throughout the bout, Greene primarily attacked with kicks and did not use jabs and range effectively.
At the 80-second mark, Pavlovich landed another cross and jab on Greene, who responded with a powerful low leg kick. After the low leg kick, Pavlovich countered with a powerful jab and a right-hand punch that hurt Greene, causing him to stumble and fall. Seeing this, Pavlovich attacked with more punches to the head. Greene tried to stay on his feet, but Pavlovich’s barrage of punches made Greene fall again. Sergei Pavlovich won via stoppage in just 2 minutes and 11 seconds.
Overall Match Stats
| Sergei Pavlovich | Maurice Greene |
| 20 strikes | 08 Strikes |
| 0 take downs | 0 take down |
| 54% Sig.Strikes | 36% Sig.Strikes |
| 0 Sub.Attempt | 0 Sub.Attempt |
| 00:14 Control Time | 00:00 Control Time |
Fight Result : Sergei Pavlovich won via KO/TKO.
(4) Sergei Pavlovich vs. Shamil Abdurakhimov (March, 2022) (Win)
Shamil Abdurakhimov was the 10th ranked fighter at the time.
In the first minute of the fight, there wasn’t much striking. Both fighters moved back and forth cautiously, with no strikes being made. In the second minute, Abdurakhimov landed a couple of low leg kicks, but they lacked power. At the 1-minute 40-second mark, Pavlovich landed a powerful right cross followed by some elbow strikes to the face. Abdurakhimov managed to escape and move away, but he was hurt. Pavlovich attempted another cross at the start of the third minute, but it missed.
Abdurakhimov tried a cross but missed, and Pavlovich countered with a short uppercut to his face. Abdurakhimov became aggressive and tried more combinations, but Pavlovich remained steady and countered effectively. At the 3-minute 40-second mark, Pavlovich landed a rear uppercut to Abdurakhimov’s chin, causing him to fall to the ground. Pavlovich capitalized on the moment and attacked with more punches to the head. Abdurakhimov tried to stand up while covering his head, but the referee stopped the bout, awarding Pavlovich a KO victory.
Overall Match Stats
| Sergei Pavlovich | Shamil Abdurakhimov |
| 21 strikes | 17 Strikes |
| 0 take downs | 0 take down |
| 50% Sig.Strikes | 44% Sig.Strikes |
| 0 Sub.Attempt | 0 Sub.Attempt |
| 00:12 Control Time | 00:00 Control Time |
Fight Result : Sergei Pavlovich won via KO/TKO.
(5) Sergei Pavlovich vs. Derrick Lewis (July, 2022) (win)
As soon as the fight started, Derrick Lewis attempted a low kick but missed. Midway through the first minute, Pavlovich landed a big right-hand punch to Lewis’s face. Lewis wobbled, and Sergei Pavlovich followed up with more jabs. Derrick Lewis tried to move away from Pavlovich’s punching range, but Pavlovich didn’t give him time and continued to attack with more punches. At the 55-second mark of the first round, the referee stopped the fight, awarding Pavlovich a victory via TKO. Derrick Lewis immediately appealed to the referee for an early stoppage, but it was too late. The crowd booed at the early stoppage when the winner of the bout was announced.
Overall Match Stats
| Sergei Pavlovich | Derrick Lewis |
| 15 strikes | 04 Strikes |
| 0 take downs | 0 take down |
| 62% Sig.Strikes | 66% Sig.Strikes |
| 0 Sub.Attempt | 0 Sub.Attempt |
| 00:02 Control Time | 00:00 Control Time |
Fight Result : Sergei Pavlovich won via KO/TKO.
(6) Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tai Tuivasa (December, 2022) (Win)
In the early 15th second of the fight, Pavlovich hit Tuivasa with a monstrous punch to the head, followed by a combination of left and right-hand jabs, which hurt Tuivasa and caused him to fall to his knees. Pavlovich continued his attack, but Tuivasa blocked the punches by covering his head and somehow managed to get back on his feet. Tuivasa threw punches in the air, but none hit Pavlovich. Pavlovich then easily knocked out Tuivasa with a punch and an uppercut at the 54-second mark of the first round. Pavlovich’s boxing skills in this bout were crisp and precise.
Overall Match Stats
| Sergei Pavlovich | Tai Tuivasa |
| 23 strikes | 02 Strikes |
| 0 take downs | 0 take down |
| 52% Sig.Strikes | 20% Sig.Strikes |
| 0 Sub.Attempt | 0 Sub.Attempt |
| 00:09 Control Time | 00:00 Control Time |
Fight Result : Sergei Pavlovich won via KO/TKO. Five Consecutive wins for Sergei Pavlovich in UFC.
(7) Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes (April 2023) (win)
This is the number 3 ranked Pavlovich vs. number 4 ranked Blaydes heavyweight bout.
In the first minute, Pavlovich attempted to land a punch on Blaydes’ face, but it didn’t connect well. However, Pavlovich landed an uppercut a few seconds later. At the end of the first minute, Blaydes landed two good punches to Pavlovich’s face, but Pavlovich remained stable. In the second minute, Blaydes tried two low kicks, but Pavlovich remained confident and countered with a big right hand to Blaydes’ face, causing him to wobble on his feet before quickly recovering.
Midway through the fight, Pavlovich threw numerous punches. Blaydes struggled to defend and attempted a takedown but failed. Pavlovich’s hand speed in this bout was quicker and more accurate. In the fourth minute, Pavlovich landed a perfect jab to Blaydes’ chin, followed by an uppercut and a few more punches, which left Blaydes stumbling. This sealed Sergei Pavlovich’s first-round knockout win.
Overall Match Stats
| Sergei Pavlovich | Curtis Blaydes |
| 36 strikes | 14 Strikes |
| 0 take downs | 0 take down |
| 42% Sig.Strikes | 25% Sig.Strikes |
| 0 Sub.Attempt | 0 Sub.Attempt |
| 00:00 Control Time | 00:00 Control Time |
Fight Result : Sergei Pavlovich won via KO/TKO.
(8) Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall (November, 2023) (Lost)
This bout was for the interim Heavyweight championship following Jon Jones’ shoulder injury.
Tom Aspinall started the fight with a low leg kick, but it lacked power. At the 30-second mark, Sergei Pavlovich landed a punch with his left hand, but Aspinall stayed composed and survived. Aspinall then delivered another low leg kick, causing Pavlovich to check and become momentarily confused. Taking advantage of this, Aspinall landed a big right punch to Pavlovich’s head, causing him to wobble and fall. Aspinall won the interim UFC Heavyweight championship via KO victory.
Overall Match Stats
| Sergei Pavlovich | Tom Aspinall |
| 01 strikes | 10 Strikes |
| 0 take downs | 0 take down |
| 14% Sig.Strikes | 71% Sig.Strikes |
| 0 Sub.Attempt | 0 Sub.Attempt |
| 00:00 Control Time | 00:02 Control Time |
Fight Result : Sergei Pavlovich won via KO/TKO. Pavlovich’s six consecutive win streak ended in this bout.
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