Sergey "Polar Bear" Spivak, ranks ninth in the heavyweight division of the UFC and is a grappling-dominant fighter. Born on January 24, 1995, in Chisinau, Moldova, Spivak stands tall at 6'3" and weighs around 260 lbs, making him a fierce opponent inside the octagon. He did his early training in Sambo, a Russian martial art that combines elements from Judo and wrestling.
Spivak began his professional MMA career in 2014, and he did not have to wait long until he started to get attention. His early career was marked by a series of victories that led him on the way to winning the WWFC Heavyweight Championship, a major milestone that eventually set up his entry into the premier MMA promotion, UFC. Even though on his promotional debut on May 4, 2019, he lost via a first-round TKO loss against Walt Harris, Spivak made a comeback and proved that he belonged among the top heavyweight contenders. Some of the most notable wins include Tai Tuivasa, Greg Hardy, and Derrick Lewis. As of August 2024, the Moldova native maintains a professional record of 16 wins and 4 losses and is preparing for the upcoming rematch against Marcin Tybura on August 10, 2024.
Sergey Spivak Losses
As of August 2024, Sergey Spivak has lost four times in professional MMA, with all four losses taking place in the UFC.
Sergey Spivak vs. Walt Harris
Sergey Spivak suffered his first loss in his UFC debut on May 4, 2019, against Walt Harris. This fight took place in Ontario, Canada, and Spivak was knocked out by Harris in the very first round.
Sergey Spivak vs. Marcin Tybura
Sergey Spivak squared off against Marcin Tybura for the first time on February 29, 2020. The fight took place at UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo in Virginia, United States, and Spivak lost the bout via a unanimous decision.
Sergey Spivak vs. Tom Aspinall
Sergey Spivak locked horns with the reigning UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall on September 4, 2021. This fight took place in Las Vegas, Nevada and Aspinall dispatched Spivak via a TKO at 2 minutes and 16 seconds into the first round.
Sergey Spivak vs. Ciryl Gane
Sergey Spivak’s fourth loss was handed to him by the former UFC interim heavyweight champion, Ciryl Gane. The two heavyweights clashed on September 2, 2023, in Paris, France, and Spivak lost the fight by getting knocked out in the second round.
FAQs on Sergey Spivak's losses
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A. Sergey Spivak holds a record of 16-4-0.
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A. Sergey Spivak weighs in at 256 lbs or 116 kg and he competes in the heavyweight division of the UFC.
A. Sergey Spivak is 6 feet 3 inches or 191 cm tall.
