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Fight with Vanderaa rebooked
Spivak and Jared Vanderaa agreed Monday to rebook their heavyweight fight for the UFC's Feb. 20 event, Mike Heck of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The two fighters were slated to square off at UFC 256 in December, but the bout was cancelled due to Vanderaa's positive COVID-19 test. Vanderaa has apparently recovered from the virus without issue, so both fighters will finally get the chance to meet one another in the Octagon just over two months later.
The two fighters were slated to square off at UFC 256 in December, but the bout was cancelled due to Vanderaa's positive COVID-19 test. Vanderaa has apparently recovered from the virus without issue, so both fighters will finally get the chance to meet one another in the Octagon just over two months later.
No longer fighting Vanderaa
Spivak will no longer face Jared Vanderaa at UFC 256 on Saturday after Vanderaa tested positive for COVID-19, Farah Hannoun of MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Spivak was slated to make his first appearance since July, but the fight is in jeopardy following Vanderaa's positive test for COVID-19. The promotion hasn't yet announced whether it will find a replacement to face Spivak, but there isn't much time to do so with weigh-ins less than 24 hours away.
Spivak was slated to make his first appearance since July, but the fight is in jeopardy following Vanderaa's positive test for COVID-19. The promotion hasn't yet announced whether it will find a replacement to face Spivak, but there isn't much time to do so with weigh-ins less than 24 hours away.
Targeted for UFC 256
Spivak (undisclosed) is being targeted to face Jared Vanderaa in a heavyweight matchup at UFC 256 on Dec. 12, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Spivak was slated to fight in early October, but he was forced to withdraw for an undisclosed reason. He's alternated wins and losses over his first four fights under the UFC banner, most recently defeating Carlos Felipe via majority decision in July. Vanderaa defeated Harry Hunsucker via TKO (ground and pound) at Dana White's Contender Series on Wednesday, and he called for a matchup against Spivak after earning a contract. Vanderaa has advantages in both height and reach.
Spivak was slated to fight in early October, but he was forced to withdraw for an undisclosed reason. He's alternated wins and losses over his first four fights under the UFC banner, most recently defeating Carlos Felipe via majority decision in July. Vanderaa defeated Harry Hunsucker via TKO (ground and pound) at Dana White's Contender Series on Wednesday, and he called for a matchup against Spivak after earning a contract. Vanderaa has advantages in both height and reach.
Out of fight on Oct. 10
Spivak has withdrawn from his fight against Tom Aspinall, the La Sueur podcast reports.
ANALYSIS
It's not clear at this point why Spivak had to withdraw, but Aspinall will now take on Alan Baudot on the Oct. 10 card. Spivak will look to go over .500 when he gets in the Octagon next for his fifth UFC bout.
It's not clear at this point why Spivak had to withdraw, but Aspinall will now take on Alan Baudot on the Oct. 10 card. Spivak will look to go over .500 when he gets in the Octagon next for his fifth UFC bout.
Books fight with Aspinall
The UFC announced Tuesday that Spivak (11-2-0) will face Tom Aspinall (8-2-0) in a heavyweight fight during the promotion's Oct. 10 event.
ANALYSIS
"Polar Bear" has gone 2-2 since making his UFC debut in May 2019, alternating losses with wins. The 25-year-old will be facing an ascending opponent in Aspinall, who has won four fights in a row, with his most recent victory coming in his UFC debut back in July.
"Polar Bear" has gone 2-2 since making his UFC debut in May 2019, alternating losses with wins. The 25-year-old will be facing an ascending opponent in Aspinall, who has won four fights in a row, with his most recent victory coming in his UFC debut back in July.