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MMA Preview – Junior Albini vs Andrei Arlovski at UFC Fight Night 120
Date: Sunday 12th November, 3am (UK)
Location: Norfolk, Virginia, US
Venue: Ted Constant Convocation
Junior Albini has only had one UFC fight but is ranked #11 in the heavyweight division, showing just how shallow it is at the moment. That said, he has all the potential to contend for the title and on a 10-fight win streak, the young Brazilian is going to take some stopping. The gatekeeper and veteran, Andrei Arlovski, is just the name Albini needs on his record and after Marcin Tybura inflicted his fifth straight loss, there may not be a better time to take on the legend.
As Albini has only had one UFC fight, take the striking and grappling stats with a pinch of salt, but the glaring difference in our statistical breakdown is their experience. The 26-year-old has only had 16 professional fights whereas the Belarussian has had 41 in his illustrious career. Although their form could not be more contrasting, the experience of Arlovski or the youth of Albini could hold the key to the changing of the guard.
Striking and grappling stats sourced via FightMetric.
