Carlos Felipe vs Andrei Arlovski 10/16/21 - UFC Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 10/11/2021 at 10:07 PM ET
UFC Fight Night brings a full card from the UFC apex on Saturday. Andrei Arlovski will Take on Carlos Felipe in a heavyweight bout in the co-main event. Arlovski comes into this fight 31-20 during his Hall of Fame career after a decision win against chase Sherman in April. The pit bull comes into this fight standing at 6’3” weighing in at 240 pounds making his 38th appearance fighting under the UFC banner.
Arlovski is a former interim and heavyweight champion within the UFC having dominated the heavyweight division in the early 2000s. The pit bull has struggled however as of late losing five of his last 10 fights with two coming by way of a stoppage. Arlovski Has fought well as of late winning three of the last four looking to revamp his UFC career.
UFC newcomer Carlos Felipe comes into this fight 11-1 overall as his only loss came in his UFC debut. Felipe is riding a three-fight win streak with all three coming by decision. Felipe comes in standing 6’0’ in weighs in at 264 pounds fighting out of the orthodox stance.
Felipe has won three out of four fights within the UFC banner by grinding the clock for the full fight and controlling the pace. Early on in his career he was a dominant striker within undefeated 8-0 as six of eight wins came by knockout. Felipe uses his size and girth to wear out opponents and control each fight.
UFC youngster Carlos Felipe is pushing for a top spot within the UFC with an 11-1 record. Felipe will use his size and youth to outmatch the veteran Arlovski in route to his biggest win yet in the UFC. Look for Felipe to control the fight and pace for the full fight in route to the win. UFC Fight Night Winner Prediction, Carlos Felipe.
