Sergey Pavlovich knocked out Glover Teixeira in 39 seconds at UFC Macau. The victory gives Pavlovich seven knockouts in the UFC, the most among Russian fighters in the promotion. After the win, Pavlovich called for a title fight or title eliminator against the winner of Gane vs Pereira.
Sergey Pavlovich delivered a devastating first-round knockout of Glover Teixeira in just 39 seconds at UFC Macau, adding another highlight-reel finish to what is becoming one of the most prolific knockout runs in the promotion's heavyweight division.
The victory pushed Pavlovich to seven knockouts inside the UFC, the most recorded by any Russian fighter in the organization's history. Following the win, Pavlovich made his intentions clear, calling for a heavyweight title fight or a title eliminator against the winner of the bout between Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira.
Teixeira, 46, came into the fight with a professional record of 33 wins and 9 losses, representing Brazil and training out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness. The orthodox-stance veteran stands six-foot-two with a 76-inch reach and has long been respected for his well-rounded game. Over his career he has averaged 2.11 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 0.9 submission attempts per 15 minutes, and his striking accuracy sits at 49 percent with 3.73 significant strikes landed per minute — numbers that reflect a fighter capable of doing damage in multiple areas. Against Pavlovich, however, he had no time to put any of it to use.
Why it matters
- Pavlovich's seven UFC knockouts represent a record among Russian fighters in the promotion and underline his status as one of the division's most dangerous finishers.
- The 39-second finish strengthens his argument for an immediate title shot or a high-profile eliminator bout, keeping him firmly in the heavyweight title picture.
- With the Gane vs. Pereira fight still ahead, Pavlovich has positioned himself as the logical next challenger regardless of who emerges victorious.
