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ANDREI ARLOVSKI VS JAKE COLLIER FACTS
When is UFC on ESPN 35? Saturday 30th April, 2022 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC on ESPN 35? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 35? Click here for the tickets at the O2 Arena
What channel is UFC on ESPN 35 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 35? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
ANDREI ARLOVSKI VS JAKE COLLIER LOWDOWN
Andrei Arlovski (33-20(2)) is still not slowing down at the ripe old age of 43 and 37 fights deep into his UFC career. There is a lot of fodder in the heavyweight division but to compile a three-fight win streak and winning five of his last six is very impressive at his age. That loss was also to the hottest prospect in the division right now – Tom Aspinall (2021) who steamrolled him cinching up a submission in the second round. ‘The Pitbull’ then proceeded to earn unanimous decisions over Chase Sherman (2021) and Carlos Felipe (2021) before a split decision over Jared Vanderaa (2022).
Jake Collier’s (13-6) ceiling is not very high in the heavyweight division, but it is good to see him active after his hiatus. He was also schooled by Aspinall (2020) who TKO’d him in the first round. He responded with a unanimous decision over Gian Villante (2020) and then lost a split decision to Carlos Felipe (2022) but is coming off an impressive finish and submission over Chase Sherman (2022).
ANDREI ARLOVSKI VS JAKE COLLIER PREDICTION
We feel like we have seen this match-up several times in the heavyweight division. The modern Arlovski has transformed from knockout artist to the decision king with his last nine wins involving the judges.
This promises to be another uninspiring striking contest. Expect a slow-paced, gritty exchange of short combinations with a bit of clinch work. Collier has the speed advantage and can chop the veteran’s legs down, but we expect the experience and nous of Arlovski to avoid any significant damage with his head movement while utilizing a lot feints to set up an array of punches and kicks to ultimately sway the judges.
That said, while Collier is the underdog, he holds all the value and can squeak out a decision of his own with more output.
Prediction: Arlovski via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Prediction: Collier via Decision