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UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs Dumont- Andrei Arlovski vs Carlos Felipe: Prediction and Analysis
UFC Vegas 40 will soon take place inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on 16th October 2021. Headlined by a women’s featherweight fight, this entire card will also feature many intriguing bouts.
A heavyweight fight between Andrei Arlovski and Carlos Felipe is one of them. The contest between the unranked fighters will serve as the co-main event.
Arlovski is coming into the fight on the back of a win against Chase Sherman; ‘Boi’ is currently unbeaten in there of his four fights in the promotion.
Both the heavyweight warriors will look to grab a win this weekend to cement their position on the heavyweight roster. Ahead of this heavyweight clash, let’s compare their strength and weaknesses and come close to a conclusion on how the scrap could possibly end.
Andrei Arlovski vs Carlos Felipe: Clash of the Heavyweight Giants
‘The Pit Bull’ (31-20) has had an amazing professional fighting career. He is a skilled finisher with seventeen knockout wins under his name.
On the other hand, ‘Boi’ is a new UFC prospect and has a professional fighting record of 11-6 with six knockout wins under his belt. Interestingly, the Brazilian was an unbeaten fighter until his only loss came in his UFC debut. However, he is currently on a three-fight win streak.
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 17: (L-R) Carlos Felipe of Brazil kicks Justin Tafa of Australia in a heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 17, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Coming into the fight, Arlovski is not only a more experienced fighter than Felipe, but he also has a 2-inch reach advantage. ‘The Pit Bull’ also has a height and weight advantage over the newcomer.
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The 42-year-old has gone the distance 10 times in his last thirteen fights. Hence, he has what it takes to fight the full 15 with the 26-year-old. Arlovski’s experience will come to the fore and help him out later tonight. ‘Boi’ needs to secure a finish and ensure he ends things on his own as ‘The Pit Bull’ knows how to convince the judges that he has done enough.
Final Prediction: Andrei Arlovski defeats Carlos Felipe via decision
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