UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs Pavlovich 12/3/2022 – Two Heavyweights are going to fist it out in the octagon at the UFC Fight Night that will take place this weekend at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. Tai Tuivasa is all set to take on Sergei Pavlovich in an entertaining fight.
This is an important fight for Tai Tuivasa but the UFC picks for this week are in favor of Sergei Pavlovich. The betting lines are open and bettors are already placing their best bets on their favorite fighters. Based on the odds, this fight is expected to finish via decision or submission.
Fans will get to watch the event on ESPN and view the live stream on ESPN+. The Main Event will take place between Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland.
UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs Pavlovich 12/3/2022
| When: | Saturday, December 3, 10:00 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Where: | Amway Center in Orlando, Florida |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | ESPN+ |
UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs Pavlovich 12/3/2022 Odds
| Fighter | Odds | Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Tuivasa | +157 | Sergei Pavlovich | -160 |
Main Card
Tai Tuivasa
Tai Tuivasa will come into this fight with an overall record of 15-4-0. Tuivasa is known as “Bam Bam” in the ring and he is ranked No 4 in the heavyweight Division. Tuivasa dropped his last fight against Ciryl Gane back in Paris and he is looking forward to a rebound.
The talented fighter had his impressive five-game winning streak snapped but he is also one of the top knockout artists in the Heavyweight Division. Tuivasa will also have a major disadvantage in terms of reach and he is averaging 4.37 strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 49 percent.
Sergei Pavlovich
Sergei Pavlovich will enter this fight with a record of 16-1-0. Pavlovich came off a big victory in his last battle against Derrick Lewis back at UFC 277. Sergei Pavlovich won via knockout and he is currently looking forward to extending his four-fight winning streak.
Pavlovich is averaging 5.5 strikes per minute and he has an accuracy of 52 percent. When it comes to absorbing, he is taking in 4.95 strikes per minute. Pavlovich will have a major advantage in this fight with his reach of 83 inches.
Tuivasa vs Pavlovich Betting Numbers
| Record | 10-3-0 | 12-1-0 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Country | Australia | Russia |
| Height | 6’2″ | 6’3″ |
| Weight (lbs) | 264 | 246 |
| Reach (in) | 74″ | 83″ |
| Win by KO/TKO | 93% | 81% |
| Win by Submission | 0% | 0% |
| Decisions | 7% | 19% |
| Strikes landed per minute | 4.37 | 5.5 |
| Striking accuracy | 49% | 51% |
| Striking absorbed per minute | 3.67 | 4.95 |
| Striking defense | 52% | 34% |
| Takedown average | 0 | 0 |
| Takedown accuracy | N/A | N/A |
| Takedown defense | 66% | 50% |
| Submission average | 0 | 0 |
Tuivasa vs Pavlovich Betting Picks
Tai Tuivasa is a dangerous fighter and he has the potential of knocking out opponents. However, the UFC betting predictions are intact for Sergei Pavlovich to win this epic fight against Tuivasa with the betting numbers on his side. Pavlovich has surprised opponents and is all set to take on Tuivasa in this bout.
