Sergei Pavlovich

Awards & Honours

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Pavlovich holds the record for the longest active streak of first-round finishes in the UFC heavyweight division, with six consecutive first-round KOs from 2019 to 2022. He is consistently ranked in the top 5 of the official UFC heavyweight rankings, a testament to his elite striking power and ability to end fights quickly.

AwardsPavlovich won the Fight Nights Global Heavyweight Championship in 2017. He also earned a UFC Performance of the Night bonus in 2022 for his win over Shamil Abdurakhimov. Earlier in his career, he became a one-time champion of Russia in Combat Kung Fu.

Honours & Distinctions

UFC Heavyweight #3 Ranking

UFC·2026

Ranked #3 in the official UFC heavyweight rankings as of June 2026.

Longest Active First-Round Finish Streak

UFC·2022

Six consecutive first-round KOs in the UFC heavyweight division (2019-2022).

Rankings & Lists

UFC Heavyweight Rankings

UFC·2026

Magazine Covers

MMA Russia

2023

The Russian Hammer

Records & Feats

Longest Active First-Round Finish Streak in UFC Heavyweight History

Career Milestone·2022

Six consecutive first-round KOs from 2019 to 2022, the longest active streak in the division.