Tallison Teixeira Faces Sergei Pavlovich at UFC Macau

Brazilian heavyweight Tallison Teixeira is fighting No. 3 ranked Sergei Pavlovich on the main card of UFC Fight Night in Macau today. Teixeira, listed around No. 15 in the division, steps in against the experienced Russian striker. The bout is one of several ranked matchups on the card, which is headlined by Song Yadong against Deiveson Figueiredo.The 26-year-old Teixeira, who goes by the nickname "Xicão," made his UFC debut last year. He has drawn attention lately after training sessions with Alex Pereira, where he spoke about the power he felt from the former champion. Pavlovich enters as a heavy favorite according to oddsmakers, with the fight expected to be a striking battle in the heavyweight division. The full event is underway in Macau, with updates coming throughout the night.