MMA Preview – Andrei Arlovski vs Tanner Boser at UFC Vegas 13
ANDREI ARLOVSKI VS TANNER BOSER FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 13? Sunday 8th November, 2020 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 13? UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 13? No tickets are available as this event will take place without spectators
What channel is UFC Vegas 13 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 13? 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 TANNER BOSER LOWDOWN
There is just no quit in the old Pitbull as Andrei Arlovski (29-19(2)) steps out for his 33rd UFC fight at the age of 41. Wins are not the easiest to come by fighting young, hungry lions but he is coming off a good win and unanimous decision over Philipe Lins back in May. This came after a brutal first round knockout loss courtesy of Jairzinho Rozenstruik and he earnt another unanimous decision win before that over Ben Rothwell but that triumph was his first in four fights and he is desperate to end his career on a winning streak.
However, the next hungry lion lined up for the legend is Tanner Boser (19-6-1). The former Unified MMA champion has looked great in recent fights despite a loss on his second UFC appearance. He had a successful debut earning a unanimous decision over Daniel Spitz and then ran into the unbeaten Ciryl Gane but was he the first man to take him to a decision. He has responded to that loss with a knockout over Lins and doubled up a month later with a knockout and ‘performance of the night’ against Raphael Pessoa in July.
ANDREI ARLOVSKI VS TANNER BOSER PREDICTION
The former UFC champion’s role is now the gatekeeper of the division and Boser is tearing down that gate. Arlovski’s style has also changed, using his experience to fight more patiently and last more rounds with more of his fights going to decisions.
Boser is part of the new generation of heavyweights and what separates him from most lumps in the division is his speed and footwork. He moves like a light heavyweight which is going to cause Arlovski a host of problems.
The Belarussian’s experience can drag this fight into the second or third round, but this is very likely to end in a knockout with Boser’s movement likely to set up shots Arlovski will struggle to react to.
Prediction: Boser via KO/TKO
