HOUSTON – Jared Vanderaa is still having a tough time comprehending that he’s going to share the octagon with a legend of the UFC. Vanderaa is set to face former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski on Saturday’s UFC 271 card in what is by far the biggest fight of his career. When Arlovski (32-20 MMA, 21-14 UFC) started the sport, Vanderaa was just a child. “The Pitbull” has gone on to win UFC gold and become the third winningest fighter in company history, so it’s a bit surreal for Vanderaa (12-6 MMA, 1-2 UFC) to get this opportunity.
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Jared Vanderaa ‘fan-girling inside’ over Andrei Arlovski fight at UFC 271 – MMA Junkie