Glover Teixeira sees Sergei Pavlovich as better matchup for Alex Pereira
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Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Glover Teixeira asserts that Sergei Pavlovich is a more favorable opponent for Alex Pereira than Ciryl Gane. Teixeira believes that Pavlovich's more stationary fighting style presents fewer challenges compared to Gane's evasiveness. Pereira is coming off a second-round technical knockout loss to Gane, which occurred in June during his UFC heavyweight debut. Teixeira anticipates that the co-main event on December 12 at UFC 335 in Las Vegas will end before the fifth round. He outlined a strategy for Pereira to maintain distance and leverage speed to achieve victory.
- •Glover Teixeira coaches Alex Pereira in advance of UFC 335.
- •Pereira lost to Ciryl Gane in June by technical knockout.
- •Pavlovich will face Pereira on December 12 in Las Vegas.
- •Teixeira describes Pavlovich as less challenging than Gane.
- •Teixeira expects a finish before the fifth round.
- 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Pereira's coach says Sergei Pavlovich is better fit than Gane
- 4:56 AMSherdog — Alex Pereira's coach says Sergei Pavlovich is better fit than Gane
"Glover Teixeira believes Sergei Pavlovich is a more favorable matchup for Alex Pereira than Ciryl Gane.
"Glover Teixeira believes Sergei Pavlovich is a more favorable matchup for Alex Pereira than Ciryl Gane.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 4:56 AMAlex Pereira's coach says Sergei Pavlovich is better fit than Gane
Glover Teixeira believes Sergei Pavlovich is a more favorable matchup for Alex Pereira than Ciryl Gane.
- SherdogOct 9, 2026, 4:56 AMAlex Pereira's coach says Sergei Pavlovich is better fit than Gane
Glover Teixeira believes Sergei Pavlovich is a more favorable matchup for Alex Pereira than Ciryl Gane.
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