Sergey Pavlovich is in fighting form ahead of his Saturday bout against Tallison Teixeira at UFC Macau.
Sergey Pavlovich steps into the cage this Saturday at UFC Macau, where he will face Brazilian heavyweight Tallison Teixeira in a bout that carries serious divisional weight.
Pavlovich needs no introduction at the top of the heavyweight division, though his verified data was not included in this report. His record and ranking context will be well known to fans following his recent run of finishes.
Teixeira, nicknamed "Xicao," arrives as one of the more compelling young heavyweights on the roster. The 26-year-old Brazilian stands six-foot-seven and carries an 83-inch reach, making him a physically imposing presence at 201 centimeters tall. Trained out of Team Lucas Mineiro, he holds a 9-1 record and is currently ranked thirteenth in the heavyweight division. His output numbers are striking — he lands 5.02 significant strikes per minute at a remarkable 64 percent accuracy, figures that would be exceptional at any weight class. He also adds a wrestling dimension, averaging 2.48 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Teixeira's combination of elite accuracy and takedown volume makes him a multi-threat opponent for any heavyweight
- At just 26, a strong showing could push him well inside the top ten and into title contention conversations
- The size advantage Teixeira holds — standing six-foot-seven with an 83-inch reach — creates a stylistic puzzle for any striker hoping to work at range
