The battle of ranked UFC contenders will go down on Saturday at UFC Macau, as Sergei Pavlovich takes on Tallison Teixeira inside the Galaxy Arena.
Due to his two-fight win streak, Pavlovich heads into the match as the betting favorite with -650 UFC odds, while Teixeira is going to be the betting underdog with +475 odds.
UFC Macau: Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tallison Teixeira Fight Odds
- Sergei Pavlovich: -650
- Tallison Teixeira: +475
UFC Macau: Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tallison Teixeira: Tale of the Tape
| Sergei Pavlovich | Tallison Teixeira | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 34 | 26 |
| Height | 6’3” | 6’7” |
| Reach | 84 inches | 83 inches |
| Leg Reach | 45 inches | 43 inches |
| Record | 20-3 | 9-1 |
| Fighting Style | MMA | Striker |
| Finishing Rate | 75% | 89% |
UFC Macau: Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tallison Teixeira: Prediction
My prediction is a decision victory for Pavlovich over Teixeira because he’s the more well-rounded fighter and has more experience competing under the promotion. Even though Teixeira has the height advantage, the reach and leg reach edge is going to be Pavlovich’s.
Teixeira, who likes to mix up his offense with wrestling, won’t have an advantage over Pavlovich in this category, as the Russian MMA star is also a decent grappler who can defend takedowns and reverse positions on the mat.
I think this bout is going to be a striking battle, and Pavlovich’s counterstriking will be the main catalyst, given his slightly longer reach and leg reach. Additionally, Teixiera isn’t used to fighting for the full three rounds, and his cardio has always been in question.
Sergei Pavlovich’s Recent Fight Results
Pavlovich was a former Fight Nights Global champion before signing with the UFC in 2018. He became a ranked contender and was a former UFC interim heavyweight title contender. In his last five fights, he recorded three wins against Curtis Blaydes, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, and Waldo Cortes Acosta. His losses, on the other hand, were courtesy of Tom Aspinall and Alexander Volkov.
Tallison Teixeira’s Recent Fight Results
Teixeira was an undefeated prospect when he joined Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024. He defeated Arthur Lopes in the competition to earn a UFC contract. Since his octagon debut, he has racked up two wins and one loss. His victories were over Justin Tafa and Tai Tuivasa, while his loss was to Derrick Lewis.
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