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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 17
Valter Walker: Sergei Pavlovich would 'run right through' Pereira

Valter Walker: Sergei Pavlovich would 'run right through' Pereira

UFC heavyweight Valter Walker believes his training partner Sergei Pavlovich would make quick work of Alex Pereira should the promotion book the two contenders against each other.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 1
Sergei Pavlovich calls for title shot after UFC Macau win

Sergei Pavlovich calls for title shot after UFC Macau win

Third-ranked heavyweight contender Sergei Pavlovich went into his UFC Macau main card bout against up-and-comer Tallison Teixeira without a lot to gain.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 31
Pavlovich declares 'I'm here' after knockout win

Pavlovich declares 'I'm here' after knockout win

Sergei Pavlovich sent a three-word message to the heavyweight division following his latest stoppage victory. The Russian contender said he is back in the title picture after erasing doubts with a finish.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 30
Sergei Pavlovich knocks out Alex Pereira’s 6ft 7in sparring partner in 39 seconds at UFC Macau

Sergei Pavlovich knocks out Alex Pereira’s 6ft 7in sparring partner in 39 seconds at UFC Macau

Sergei Pavlovich scored his first knockout victory in more than three years on Saturday. The Russian heavyweight secured a title shot with six first-round stoppage victories in a row.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 30
Sergei Pavlovich makes quick work of Tallison Teixeira at UFC Macau

Sergei Pavlovich makes quick work of Tallison Teixeira at UFC Macau

The UFC Macau main card on Saturday featured a heavyweight clash between No. 3 ranked contender Sergei Pavlovich and No. 12 ranked Tallison Teixeira. Pavlovich, a mainstay in the top tier of the division, entered the bout coming off back-to-back wins.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / May 28
Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tallison Teixeira prediction, odds, pick for UFC Macau

Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tallison Teixeira prediction, odds, pick for UFC Macau

The UFC Macau: Song vs. Figueiredo Main Card is heating up as we’re back with another prediction and pick for this upcoming clash in the Heavyweight Division.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / May 24
Who Is Sergei Pavlovich? Meet the Russian Kung Fu Champ Chasing Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall

Who Is Sergei Pavlovich? Meet the Russian Kung Fu Champ Chasing Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall

Sergei Pavlovich has never needed much time to make an impression inside the cage. The Russian heavyweight built his UFC reputation by walking opponents down and knocking them out with frightening speed.

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 2
Potential matchups for main-event, co-main-event fighters after UFC Vegas 110

Potential matchups for main-event, co-main-event fighters after UFC Vegas 110

Here’s who the winners and losers could fight next.

UFC Vegas 110: Steve Garcia calls out Max Holloway after TKO win
UFC Shanghai Recap: Walker, Sterling, and Pavlovich get big wins

UFC Shanghai Recap: Walker, Sterling, and Pavlovich get big wins

This morning the UFC was in Shanghai and they brought a strong card to China. In the main event, we saw a light heavyweight showcase between China’s Zhang Mingyang (19-7) and Johnny Walker (22-9).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 22, 2025
UFC Shanghai Preview and Prediction: Sergei Pavlovich – Waldo Cortes-Acosta

UFC Shanghai Preview and Prediction: Sergei Pavlovich – Waldo Cortes-Acosta

Tomorrow on the main card of UFC Shanghai, we are going to see a really pivotal and under the radar matchup in the heavyweight division. Former title challenger and third ranked heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich (19-3) is back as he takes on the surging sixth ranked contender Waldo Cortes-Acosta (14-1).

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 20, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Shanghai – Sergei Pavlovich vs. Waldo Cortes Acosta – Preview & Betting Tips

UFC Fight Night: Shanghai – Sergei Pavlovich vs. Waldo Cortes Acosta – Preview & Betting Tips

The huge heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Shanghai pits two very different strikers against one another, as Sergei Pavlovich takes on Waldo “Salsa Boy” Cortes Acosta.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 27, 2025
‘Dissed’… Awkward footage of Jon Jones handshake being snubbed by Sergei Pavlovich amuses UFC fans

‘Dissed’… Awkward footage of Jon Jones handshake being snubbed by Sergei Pavlovich amuses UFC fans

Jon Jones had an awkward run-in with a UFC heavyweight contender on Saturday night. The former two-weight UFC champion was at an IBA Bare Knuckle boxing show in Moscow, Russia.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 27, 2025
Who Should Aspinall Fight After Jones’ Retirement?

Who Should Aspinall Fight After Jones’ Retirement?

Tom Aspinall has plans to fight twice this year as we look at who he could face after Jon Jones’ retirement.  Aspinall saw his hopes of the Jones fight end as the latter announced his retirement from the UFC.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 30, 2025
Alex Pereira Feels the Heat as Dana White Ducks Major UFC Fight Reveal—Fans Go Wild

Alex Pereira Feels the Heat as Dana White Ducks Major UFC Fight Reveal—Fans Go Wild

It was supposed to be an innocuous social media collaboration between the UFC and one of Europe’s biggest football teams. But much to Dana White’s dismay, the comments section has turned into a fan frenzy, as they refuse to let an ongoing saga continue without a solution.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 23, 2025
Ex-UFC Heavyweight Joins Jon Jones-Owned MMA League Competing Dana White & Co.

Ex-UFC Heavyweight Joins Jon Jones-Owned MMA League Competing Dana White & Co.

Dirty Boxing, a new MMA league in the competitive world of combat sports, continues to go from strength to strength, adding another former UFC talent to its highly anticipated upcoming event.

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MMA News / The SportsRush / April 23, 2025
Citing Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier Says an ‘Interim Title’ While Dricus Du Plessis Is Injured Would Be ‘Unjust’

Citing Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier Says an ‘Interim Title’ While Dricus Du Plessis Is Injured Would Be ‘Unjust’

Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis’ undisclosed injury is seemingly ruining Dana White’s plan for a title fight featuring Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 317 in June.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 3, 2025
After bounce back win at UFC Saudi Arabia, what’s next for Sergei Pavlovich?

After bounce back win at UFC Saudi Arabia, what’s next for Sergei Pavlovich?

On the main card of UFC Saudi Arabia, we are going to see a big time matchup in the heavyweight division. Two big time strikers will collide as former interim title challenger Sergei Pavlovich (19-3) takes on Jairzinho Rozenstruik (15-6).

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / February 1, 2025
Ex-Heavyweight title challenger snaps two-fight skid at UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia

Ex-Heavyweight title challenger snaps two-fight skid at UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia

Sergei Pavlovich is back but better than ever? Not really. It's no secret the Russian destroyer lost some of his aura recently, dropping two fights in a row to Tom Aspinall and Alexander Volkov.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 1, 2025
Sergei Pavlovich dominates Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Saudi Arabia

Sergei Pavlovich dominates Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Saudi Arabia

The UFC Saudi Arabia main card featured a clash between heavyweight contenders.  Fourth-ranked Sergei Pavlovich faced ninth-ranked Jairzinho Rozenstruik at anb Arena in Riyadh in a match between heavy hitters.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 31, 2025
UFC Saudi Arabia Preview and Prediction: Sergei Pavlovich – Jairzinho Rozenstruik

UFC Saudi Arabia Preview and Prediction: Sergei Pavlovich – Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Tomorrow on the main card of UFC Saudi Arabia, we are going to see a big time matchup in the heavyweight division. Two big time strikers will collide as former interim title challenger Sergei Pavlovich (18-3) takes on Jairzinho Rozenstruik (15-5).

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 28, 2024
UFC Report: Top-Ranked Heavyweight Sluggers Booked for Saudi Event

UFC Report: Top-Ranked Heavyweight Sluggers Booked for Saudi Event

No. 4 ranked UFC heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich will square off against No. 9 Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Saudi Arabia on February 1, 2025. Per Alex Behunin.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 25, 2024
After a second straight loss at UFC Saudi Arabia, what’s next for Sergei Pavlovich?

After a second straight loss at UFC Saudi Arabia, what’s next for Sergei Pavlovich?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Saudi Arabia, we saw a big time matchup in the heavyweight division. Former interim title challenger Sergei Pavlovich (18-3) was looking to bounce back after his title loss to Tom Aspinall as he took on fellow Russian and former training partner Alexander Volkov (38-10).

MMA News / Action Network / June 21, 2024
UFC Saudi Arabia: Contrarian bet for Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov in co-main event Sat. 6/22

UFC Saudi Arabia: Contrarian bet for Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov in co-main event Sat. 6/22

Action Network's Dan Tom looks at the Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov odds with his pick for the UFC Saudi Arabia co-main event.

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MMA News / Ringside Intel / June 20, 2024
UFC Saudi Arabia preview and predictions

UFC Saudi Arabia preview and predictions

Turki Alalshikh’s gargantuan effort to turn the middle east into a hub for combat sports has finally brought the Octagon to Riyad for UFC Saudi Arabia.

MMA News / The Takedown on SI / June 20, 2024
Sergei Pavlovich on Loss Against Tom Aspinall: ‘Sh-- Happens’

Sergei Pavlovich on Loss Against Tom Aspinall: ‘Sh-- Happens’

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