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Sergei Pavlovich teases ‘surprises’ for Alex Pereira in UFC 335 co-main fight

UFC heavyweight contender Sergei Pavlovich plans to show Alex Pereira some surprising aspects of his skill set at UFC 335.

By Curtis Calhoun · BJ Penn

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 7:40 PM

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Sergei Pavlovich hinted on social media that he has surprises prepared for Alex Pereira at UFC 335.
Pavlovich and Pereira are scheduled to clash in a five-round heavyweight co-main event in December.
Pavlovich enters the matchup following three consecutive victories, including a knockout of Tallison Teixeira in May.

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Sergei Pavlovich has hinted at unexpected tactics ahead of his upcoming UFC 335 co-main event bout against former two-division champion Alex Pereira in December. Taking to social media, Pavlovich promised "there will be many surprises" in their five-round heavyweight matchup. The contest could determine the division's next title challenger.

Pavlovich enters the bout riding a three-fight winning streak, most recently defeating Tallison Teixeira by knockout at UFC Macau in May. Meanwhile, Pereira seeks to recover from a loss in his heavyweight debut earlier this year as he pursues a potential third divisional championship.

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