Sergey Pavlovich announced he completed his final training session in Moscow and will soon depart for China. A video surfaced featuring Pavlovich alongside Walter Walker and Tallison Teixeira, with Walker jokingly asking if Pavlovich truly believes he can defeat Teixeira. The post suggests playful pre-fight banter between the camps. Pavlovich appears to be in good spirits and focused as he prepares for his upcoming bout.
Sergey Pavlovich has wrapped up his final training camp session in Moscow and is set to travel to China ahead of his upcoming heavyweight bout against Tallison Teixeira.
A video shared online captured a lighthearted moment between the camps, showing Pavlovich alongside Walter Walker and Teixeira, with Walker jokingly questioning whether Pavlovich genuinely believes he can get past the young Brazilian. The clip points to a relaxed, confident atmosphere around Pavlovich as his departure approaches.
Standing across from him will be Teixeira, a 26-year-old heavyweight out of Brazil's Team Lucas Mineiro who carries a 9-1 record and is ranked 13th in the division. Known by the nickname Xicao, Teixeira is a physically imposing presence at six-foot-seven with an 83-inch reach — among the longest in the heavyweight division. His striking numbers are equally eye-catching: he lands 5.02 significant strikes per minute at a 64 percent accuracy rate, and he supplements that output with 2.48 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a threat in multiple areas.
Why it matters
- Teixeira is ranked 13th at heavyweight and a win over a high-profile opponent like Pavlovich would push him firmly into title contention discussions.
- The physical size of Teixeira — 201 cm, 211 cm reach — presents a unique challenge for any opponent in the division.
- Pavlovich's willingness to travel to China for the fight signals strong commitment to staying active at the top of the heavyweight landscape.
