Heavyweight#3 RankedACTIVE

Sergei Pavlovich

20-3

2 Win Streak

Age

Height

6'3"

Weight

2555 lbs

Reach

84"

Avg Fight Time

05:42

Gym

—

UFC Record

8-3(11 bouts)

Wins By

6 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec

Losses By

2 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 6R3 2

Last 5

WLLWW

Finish Rate

75%

Bonuses

Style

MMA

Location

Russia

Last Fight2025-08-23

W - Waldo Cortes-Acosta

Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Opponent Last Bout

W - Derrick Lewis

Fight History

WIN

vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik

UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Alexander Volkov

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Alistair Overeem

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 4:21

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:21

WIN

vs Waldo Cortes Acosta

UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Curtis Blaydes

UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 3:08

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:08

WIN

vs Tai Tuivasa

UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 0:54

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:54

WIN

vs Shamil Abdurakhimov

UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 4:03

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:03

WIN

vs Maurice Greene

UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 2:11

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:11

WIN

vs Marcelo Golm

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 1:06

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:06

LOSS

vs Tom Aspinall

UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira· 2023-11-11

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:09

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:09

WIN

vs Derrick Lewis

UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2· 2022-07-30

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 0:55

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:55

Fighter Archetype

Technical Striker

Counter Striker

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

4.4/min

Grappling

0.48 TD

Defense

56%

⚖️Sergei adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

13 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+76% vs div avg

77%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Leg Kicks

69%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Counters

62%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Uppercuts

38%

Overhands

38%

Damage Events

31%

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (77%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (146%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 284% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)

Punches to Head At Distance

83% of KOs

Punches to Head On Ground

17% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head At Distance (5x, 83% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 75% of wins end in finish (15 KO + 0 subs).

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (56%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 75% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (163% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

44%

Below Avg

Division Rank#21 of 22

0%100%

Striking Defense

56%

Above Avg

Division Rank#7 of 22

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

41% acc82%

Clinch

52% acc7%

Ground

71% acc11%

Striking Differential+0.81/min

4.43 landed/min3.62 absorbed/min

4.43

Landed/Min

3.62

Absorbed/Min

1.67

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed278

Sig. Strikes Attempted629

Key Insights

Sergei is a distance-first striker, with 82% of output at range.

Primarily a headhunter with 83% targeting the head.

High KD rate (1.67/fight).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 82% of output at range with 41% accuracy.

Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

25%

Low

Division Rank#16 of 22

0%100%

TD Defense

75%

Elite

Division Rank#9 of 22

0%100%

TD Success Rate

25%(est)

Landed

Defended

Total

Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage

0.48

TD / 15min

0.00

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

25%

Accuracy

Key Insights

Rarely initiates takedowns (0.48/15min).

Solid TD defense at 75%.

Lower TD accuracy (25%).

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

556

1.64

Ratio

Absorbed

338

Chin Rating

Elite

KD Exchange

14/2

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

27.2

Moderate

Strikes/Min

4.8

Standing %

91%

R3 vs R1 Output

163%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.64x) - consistent striking dominance.

🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (27.2) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 163% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 11 fights

R1 Control

0:12

R2 Control

0:46

R3 Control

1:02

R1 to Final

+15%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Increases leg kicks late in fights (+13.0pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-21.0pp

Body

+7.9pp

Leg

+13.0pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-16.6pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

💪 Peak performance in final round

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#10

of 22

🥈 Top 50%

Absorption

#12

of 22

🥉 Mid-range

Accuracy

#21

of 22

📉 Below Average

Str Defense

of 22

🥈 Top 50%

Knockdowns

of 22

🥇 Top 25%

Takedowns

#18

of 22

📉 Below Average

Submissions

#13

of 22

🥉 Mid-range

Damage Ratio

#10

of 22

🥈 Top 50%

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3137

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 8

50% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights