UFC Macau: Sergei Pavlovich calls for title fight after 39-second knockout win

Sergei Pavlovich made a dominant statement at UFC Macau, needing just 39 seconds to dispatch heavyweight Tallison Teixeira with a knockout victory. The Russian slugger rushed Teixeira at the opening bell, overwhelming him with a barrage of punches from both hands that sent the Brazilian stumbling backward into the cage. Referee Lukasz Bosacki quickly intervened to stop the fight, giving Pavlovich his sixth UFC knockout and 16th professional finish. With the emphatic performance, Pavlovich has reinforced his credentials as a heavyweight contender and is now calling for a title opportunity. The devastating speed of the finish—among the fastest in recent heavyweight action—underscores Pavlovich's finishing ability and punching power, qualities essential for contention in the heavyweight division.