Tallison Xicão's conqueror at UFC Macau challenges Josh Hokit.

Pavlovich defeats Xicão by knockout. Photo: Reproduction / UFC

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Serguei Pavlovich is eyeing his next challenge in the Ultimate Fighting Championship octagon and wants to teach Josh Hokit a lesson . After defeating Tallison Xicão with a brutal knockout in just 39 seconds at UFC Macau , the Russian giant is already planning his return and has set his sights on the outspoken American, who will face Derrick Lewis at UFC Casa Branca , scheduled for June 14th.

In a social media post, Pavlovich indicated that he intends to face Hokit in August in China, should the American win his bout at the June event.

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"Take care of your work on June 16th. If you win, we'll settle this in China in August," wrote Sergei Pavlovich.

Handle your business on June 16.
If you win, we'll settle this in China in August. #ufc pic.twitter.com/zFJ6gBycS6

— Sergei Pavlovich (@SPavlovich13) June 3, 2026

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