Russian professional mixed martial artist Sergei Vladimirovich Pavlovich was born on May 13, 1992. Pavlovich is a former combat kung fu champion from Russia. He is ranked #3 in the UFC heavyweight rankings as of June 2024. In addition, he was the previous heavyweight champion of Fight Nights Global.
Under the direction of coach Alexander Fedorovich Aloyan, Pavlovich started Greco-Roman wrestling at the age of five. He did wrestling training up until the eleventh grade. He started training in combat sambo after serving in the army. With an Ape index of +9.0, he is regarded as the MMA fighter with the longest reach (84 in).
Under the Fight Nights Global company, Pavlovich began his professional mixed martial arts career in 2014 and went on to win 12 bouts without losing a single match. He defeated Mikhail Mokhnatkin in a bout on June 2, 2017, to win the heavyweight title by unanimous decision. In a match against Kirill Sidelnikov, he defended his heavyweight championship on November 19, 2017.
On November 24, 2018, Pavlovich made his UFC debut against Alistair Overeem at UFC Fight Night 141 and was knocked out in the opening round. On April 20, 2019, Pavlovich took on Marcelo Golm at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik; Pavlovich won via knockout.
On April 22, 2023, Pavlovich took on Curtis Blaydes at UFC Fight Night 222. The first-round TKO gave him the victory. Pavlovich subsequently won his fourth UFC Performance of the Night title with this performance. On November 11, 2023, at UFC 295, Pavlovich faced Tom Aspinall for the interim UFC heavyweight championship and lost via a first-round KO. His next fight is scheduled against Alexander Volkov on June 22, 2024.
Sergei Pavlovich is fluent in which language?
Sergei Pavlovich is fluent in the Russian language. There is no public data or statement indicating Sergie Pavlovich's linguistic competency. However, based on interviews with the fighter and social media handles (captions), it is reasonable to believe that he speaks Russian fluently.
During his most recent bout, UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes, Pavlovich can be seen using a translator to comprehend and respond to the interviewer after the fight, who is speaking in English, and Pavlovich is replying in Russian. The interview can be seen here.
Which bout did Sergei Pavlovich lose?
Sergei Pavlovich was defeated by Alistair Overeem via technical knockout at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 in November 2018. It is one of the only two bouts that Pavlovich lost in his total of 20 matches, winning 18 of them - 15 by knockout and 3 by decision. Within the first minute of the fight, Overeem appeared to be stunned by a looping right hand that was delivered by Pavlovich, who entered the fight patiently.
But Overeem was quick to adapt, routinely delivering knees to the Russian as he worked inside the clinch. Later, Pavlovich found himself up against the cage, but he was able to switch places with Overeem. One minute and forty-five seconds into the opening round, Overeem executed a takedown that forced Pavlovich to fight off his back.
Overeem's hammer fists on the ground proved to be at a level that Pavlovich appeared unfamiliar with, although Pavlovich did manage to defend himself against the early onslaught by keeping his guard raised. Seeing that Pavlovich was no longer able to defend himself on the ground, the referee was compelled to declare a stoppage of the fight.
Pavlovich's second loss came against Tom Aspinall on November 11, 2023, where he lost via a first-round KO.
FAQs
A. Sergei Pavlovich is fluent in the Russian language.
A. Sergie Pavlovich has won 18 of his 20 matches. Of those wins, 15 were by knockout and three by decision. He lost two fights via TKO.
A. Sergei Pavlovich's only losses were against Alistair Overeem and Tom Aspinall.
A. Sergei Pavlovich will face Alexander Volkov at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov on June 22, 2024.
A. Sergie Pavlovich stands 6 feet 3 inches, or 191 cm tall.
