Jared Vanderaa
The Mountain
USA
Losing streak hits five
Vanderaa lost to Waldo Cortes-Acosta via unanimous decision (27-30, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
This fight was seemingly up for grabs in the final minutes, which is all Vanderaa could have asked for considering his entire offensive arsenal consisted of peppering the debuting Cortes-Acosta with leg kicks. Of the 56 significant strikes Vanderaa landed, 39 went to the leg. It was always going to be difficult for Jared to win a decision given the athleticism and technical edge Cortes-Acosta possessed. A loser of five fights in a row, Vanderaa's time with the company will almost certainly come to a close following this defeat.
This fight was seemingly up for grabs in the final minutes, which is all Vanderaa could have asked for considering his entire offensive arsenal consisted of peppering the debuting Cortes-Acosta with leg kicks. Of the 56 significant strikes Vanderaa landed, 39 went to the leg. It was always going to be difficult for Jared to win a decision given the athleticism and technical edge Cortes-Acosta possessed. A loser of five fights in a row, Vanderaa's time with the company will almost certainly come to a close following this defeat.
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Facing UFC newcomer in Vegas
Vanderaa (12-9-0) is scheduled to face Waldo Cortes-Acosta (7-0-0) in a heavyweight fight set for Oct. 29 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Farah Hannoun of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
The 30-year-old Vanderaa will look to put an end to a four-fight losing streak later this month when he takes on Cortes-Acosta, who will be making his UFC debut. Since making his promotional debut in February 2021, Vanderaa owns a 1-5-0 record overall as a member of the UFC.
The 30-year-old Vanderaa will look to put an end to a four-fight losing streak later this month when he takes on Cortes-Acosta, who will be making his UFC debut. Since making his promotional debut in February 2021, Vanderaa owns a 1-5-0 record overall as a member of the UFC.
Losing streak hits four
Vanderaa lost to Chase Sherman via TKO (punches) at 3:10 of Round 3 at UFC on ESPN 39 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It appears to be a near certainty that the loser of this fight will be given his walking papers, and unfortunately for Vanderaa, it's him. Facing an opponent who entered having lost four fights in a row, Vanderaa and Sherman fought to relatively even terms nearly the entire fight. It was sloppy, as expected, and only got worse as the bout progressed. Vanderaa's gas tank finally appear to hit empty midway through Round 3, and that allowed Sherman to unload with countless power strikes before referee Mark Smith had seen enough. The fact Vanderaa entered as a -230 favorite was directly tied to Sherman's recent struggles as opposed to anything Jared had done. The 30-year-old California native has lost four in a row and five of six dating back to February 2021.
It appears to be a near certainty that the loser of this fight will be given his walking papers, and unfortunately for Vanderaa, it's him. Facing an opponent who entered having lost four fights in a row, Vanderaa and Sherman fought to relatively even terms nearly the entire fight. It was sloppy, as expected, and only got worse as the bout progressed. Vanderaa's gas tank finally appear to hit empty midway through Round 3, and that allowed Sherman to unload with countless power strikes before referee Mark Smith had seen enough. The fact Vanderaa entered as a -230 favorite was directly tied to Sherman's recent struggles as opposed to anything Jared had done. The 30-year-old California native has lost four in a row and five of six dating back to February 2021.
Hopes to prevent fourth-straight defeat
Vanderaa will take on Chase Sherman in a heavyweight matchup at UFC Vegas 58 on July 9, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Vanderaa saw a bit of success early in his UFC run, but he's now lost three fights in a row and could very well be on the roster chopping block here. On the bright side, he finds himself as approximately a (-195) betting favorite against Sherman, a fighter who has dropped four consecutive fights and absorbs an astounding 6.32 significant strikes per minute (over a noteworthy sample size to boot). Vanderaa will also find himself with a two-inch reach advantage when the cage doors close, which could prove useful in fending off the patented bull rushes of Sherman.
Vanderaa saw a bit of success early in his UFC run, but he's now lost three fights in a row and could very well be on the roster chopping block here. On the bright side, he finds himself as approximately a (-195) betting favorite against Sherman, a fighter who has dropped four consecutive fights and absorbs an astounding 6.32 significant strikes per minute (over a noteworthy sample size to boot). Vanderaa will also find himself with a two-inch reach advantage when the cage doors close, which could prove useful in fending off the patented bull rushes of Sherman.
Losing streak hits three
Vanderaa lost to Aleksei Oleinik via submission (scarf hold) at 3:39 of Round 1 at UFC 273 on Saturday in Jacksonville.
ANALYSIS
Why in the world Vanderaa would engage an opponent who entered the evening with 46 submission victories on his resume in a ground battle is anyone's guess. Blessed with a significant power and speed edge, Jared did fine in the striking exchanges between the two men, but he willingly rolled around with Oleinik on the mat despite having multiple opportunities to return to the feet. He survived for a while before Oleinik eventually grabbed a hold of his neck and closed the show. It was a mistake that could potentially cost Vanderaa his job, as he has now lost three in a row and four of his last five dating back to February 2021.
Why in the world Vanderaa would engage an opponent who entered the evening with 46 submission victories on his resume in a ground battle is anyone's guess. Blessed with a significant power and speed edge, Jared did fine in the striking exchanges between the two men, but he willingly rolled around with Oleinik on the mat despite having multiple opportunities to return to the feet. He survived for a while before Oleinik eventually grabbed a hold of his neck and closed the show. It was a mistake that could potentially cost Vanderaa his job, as he has now lost three in a row and four of his last five dating back to February 2021.
Added to UFC 273 card
Vanderaa will take on Aleksei Oleinik in a heavyweight bout at UFC 273 on April 9, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Vanderaa will be stepping in for Illir Latifi who had to withdraw for an undisclosed reason. Vanderaa is coming off a split decision loss to Andrei Arlovski back at UFC 271.
Vanderaa will be stepping in for Illir Latifi who had to withdraw for an undisclosed reason. Vanderaa is coming off a split decision loss to Andrei Arlovski back at UFC 271.