The Russian-born mixed martial artist Sergei Pavlovich is recognized as the No. 3 ranked heavyweight contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Within his five years of competency and over six fights, Pavlovich has only lost once in and out of the promotion.
Like most Russian fighters, Sergei Pavlovich started off with wrestling training at a young age and later learned combat sambo. Moreover, he is considered to be one of the mixed martial artists to have an ape factor. Even though there are not many pieces of information available about Pavlovich’s amateur fighting career, there are faultless particulars regarding his professional MMA career.
Sergei Pavlovich made his professional debut at Fight Nights Global in December 2014 and won the bout via a first-round TKO. Adding on, after attaining a ten-fight undefeated win streak in the promotion, he was given a shot at the heavyweight title. Pavlovich faced Mikhail Mokhnatkin on June 2, 2017, and won the bout via a unanimous decision. Before exiting Fight Nights Global, he successfully defended the title once in November 2017 against a fighter called Kirill Sidelnikov via a first-round TKO.
However, Pavlovich’s record standings took a backlash for his octagon debut in 2018. For his first appearance, Sergei Pavlovich faced Alistair Overeem at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 in Beijing, China, and lost the bout via TKO at 4:21 in the first round.
Pavlovich rose above his adversities through his performances in the later fights and maintained a six-fight win streak before it was snapped by Tom Aspinall at UFC 295. Over the years, the Russian fighter has faced prominent heavyweights in the promotion like Tai Tuivasa, Curtis Blaydes, Derrick Lewis, etc. and he has muddled through each of his opponents.
Sergei Pavlovich's Record
Sergei Pavlovich is currently on a professional MMA record of 18 wins and 2 losses. He possesses a fight resume that constitutes 15 wins via knockout and 15 first-round finishes. Six of his last fight wins have been first-round knockout.
Sergei Pavlovich Losses
Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alistair Overeem
The 31-year-old Russian fighter, well known for his knockout power, was knocked out once in his professional career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship for his promotional debut. He faced the former UFC heavyweight title challenger Alistair Overeem for his debut and got knocked out in the first round. The fight took place on November 24, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 141 in Beijing, China.
Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall
Sergei Pavlovich had his second loss coming from Tom Aspinall at UFC 295 via a first-round knockout. The fight took place for the interim UFC heavyweight title on November 11, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York, United States.
*Last updated on June 18, 2024.
FAQs on Sergei Volkov's Record
A. Sergei Pavlovich is currently on a professional MMA record of 18 wins and 2 losses.
A. Sergei Pavlovich has only lost to Alistair Overeem and Tom Aspinall in the UFC so far.
A. Sergei Pavlovich lost his six fight-win streak to Tom Aspinall.
A. Sergei Pavlovich had his last fight against Tom Aspinall and lost the bout via a first-round TKO.
A. Sergei Pavlovich is 32 years old.
