Sergey Spivak, nicknamed the ‘Polar Bear’, is a Moldovan professional mixed martial artist competing in the heavyweight division of the UFC. He was born on January 24, 1995, in Chisinau, Moldova. Sergey Spivak carved a lane for himself in MMA thanks to his background in Sambo, which had been the key to his amazing success in grappling and submissions.
Before he entered the UFC, Spivak had compiled an undefeated record of nine wins with fights in multiple organizations, such as the World Warriors Fighting Championship, where he became the WWFC Heavyweight Champion. The organization wasted no more time in signing him up and his debut was scheduled for May 4, 2019, against Walt Harris. Unfortunately, Spivak suffered his first professional loss against the heavy-hitting Walt Harris, by getting knocked out in the very first round. Spivak would go on to recover from the loss with great performances against the likes of Tai Tuivasa, Aleksei Oleinik, and Derrick Lewis. As of August 2024, Spivak has compiled a professional record of 16 wins and four losses (16-4-0). His next fight is on August 10, 2024, against Marcin Tybura in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Sergey Spivak fighting style
Sergey Spivak's fighting style is rooted in his Sambo background, where much focus is put on grappling, submissions, and ground control. In particular, Spivak has become notorious for taking an opponent down, and then holding the top position to finish them via a submission.
He has seven knockouts and an equal number of submissions to his credit in his MMA career, making it evident in his expertise in both striking and ground games. The list of notable wins includes a submission win via arm-triangle choke over Derrick Lewis, and the knockouts over Greg Hardy and Augusto Sakai. Spivak's striking complements his grappling during a fight, allowing him to soften up opponents enough to finish them on the ground. The Moldova native currently maintains a takedown accuracy of 64 percent. Furthermore, he is an expert in submissions like arm bars and kimuras, making him one of the toughest tests in the heavyweight division.
FAQs on Sergey Spivak's fighting style
A. Sergey Spivak uses a Sambo style of fighting, specializing in grappling and submissions.
A. Sergey Spivak has a diverse skillset but his primary strength lies in wrestling over striking.
A. Sergey Spivak holds a professional MMA record of 16 wins and 4 losses (16-4-0).
A. Sergey Spivak is scheduled to fight Marcin Tybura at UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs. Spivak 2 on August 10, 2024.
A. As of August 2024, Sergey Spivak maintains a takedown accuracy of 64%.
