Sergey Pavlovich has completed his final training session in Moscow and will soon depart for China. A video surfaced featuring Pavlovich and Walter Walker, with Walker referencing Pavlovich's upcoming opponent Tallison Teixeira. Walker questioned Pavlovich's confidence in defeating Teixeira in a playful manner. Pavlovich confirmed his travel plans directly in the video exchange.
Sergey Pavlovich has wrapped up his final training camp sessions in Moscow and is set to travel to China ahead of his upcoming heavyweight clash with Tallison Teixeira.
A video circulating online captured Pavlovich alongside Walter Walker, with Walker bringing up Teixeira's name and playfully questioning Pavlovich's confidence heading into the fight. Pavlovich confirmed his departure plans during the exchange, signaling that preparations are complete and fight week is approaching.
Teixeira, nicknamed "Xicao," enters the bout as one of the more physically imposing figures in the heavyweight division. The 26-year-old Brazilian stands six-foot-seven with an 83-inch reach and carries a 9-1 record while ranked 13th in the UFC heavyweight rankings. Fighting out of Team Lucas Mineiro in an orthodox stance, Teixeira has shown a well-rounded offensive profile, landing 5.02 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 64 percent striking accuracy. He also contributes on the ground, averaging 2.48 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Teixeira's physical dimensions — 201 cm tall with a 211 cm reach — present a genuine challenge for any heavyweight, including elite strikers
- A win for either fighter carries meaningful divisional weight, with Teixeira currently sitting at number 13 in the rankings and looking to climb
- The style matchup pits Pavlovich's renowned knockout power against a younger, physically gifted opponent who has shown both striking efficiency and grappling output
