Despite Teixeira's inflated offensive metrics over a tiny sample, Pavlovich is the proven UFC-level heavyweight with elite early power, better-tested durability, and superior strength of schedule. Teixeira's extremely high SLpM and SApM suggest an aggressive but very hittable style that is dangerous against a fast, long puncher like Pavlovich, who excels at punishing entries and exchanges in the pocket. With no demonstrated wrestling threat from either man and Teixeira showing 0% takedown defense, this projects as a high-variance but striker-vs-striker bout where Pavlovich's cleaner mechanics, experience against top-5 heavyweights, and one-shot power make an early KO/TKO the most likely outcome.