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Russian mixed martial artist (born 1992)
Sergei Vladimirovich Pavlovich is a Russian professional mixed martial artist. Pavlovich currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A one-time champion of Russia in Combat Kung Fu. He was also the former Fight Nights Global heavyweight champion. As of September 19, 2026, he is #2 in the Meta UFC heavyweight rankings.
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Brazilian kickboxer and mixed martial artist (born 1987)
Alex Sandro Silva Pereira is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former professional kickboxer. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the former two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and former UFC Middleweight Champion. As of 19 September 2026, he is #3 in the Meta UFC light heavyweight rankings, #4 in the Meta UFC heavyweight rankings and as of 22 September 2026, he is #10 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Las Vegas on Dec. 12 for UFC 335, with three marquee matchups already announced for the final numbered event of 2026.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan shared his reaction to the recent fight announcement pitting heavyweights Alex Pereira and Sergei Pavlovich. During the UFC 332 broadcast, the organization officially announced that the long-rumored heavyweight clash between Pereira and Pavlovich is official for UFC 335, which takes place on…
Michael Bisping isn’t thrilled with Alex Pereira’s return to heavyweight action.