UFC legend Andrei Arlovski takes the cage again for the second time this year. This time he'll be fighting against Chase Sherman, who has been slowly climbing the ranks of the Heavyweight division. Arlovski looked good in his last fight until Tom Aspinall took his back and finished the fight by submission. As for Sherman, he's on a four-fight win streak, securing each victory by knockout. Let's take a look into our UFC Fight Night prediction between Andrei Arlovski vs Chase Sherman.

Arlovski is a fan favorite who has been fighting elite talent since 2000. With 50 professional fights under his belt, the former UFC Heavyweight champion aims to earn his 31st victory to his record. He's a known striker that will surely do anything he can to keep this one standing up.

Chase Sherman comes into this fight after having a roller coaster of a debut with the UFC. He first entered the organization in 2016, where he went 2-5 in his first seven fights. He took some time off after joining Island fights and was able to string together three wins in a row. Dana White and the UFC brought him back, where Chase won his first UFC fight since 2018. He aims to keep the win streak alive in a tough matchup.

Let’s take a look at the sportsbooks to see what the UFC odds are to this highly anticipated bout on Saturday night.

 

UFC Fight Night: Arlovski – Sherman Odds

Andrei Arlovski (-114)

Chase Sherman (-106)

Over 2.5 rounds (-150)

Under 2.5 rounds (+120)

How Andrei Arlovski Wins the Fight

Arlovski is never going to see a title fight ever again, but he's still good enough to fight some of the best the Heavyweight division has to offer. He's a challenging fighter for any up and comer, as he can still hang with the young guns at 42 years old. With plenty of experience, “The Pitbull” looks to stop Sherman dead in his tracks.

He's always been a striker throughout his historic career. Arlovski will aim to keep the fight on his feet, which is exactly what Sherman plans to do as well. This is a great matchup for Arlovski as it is right in his wheelhouse. Look for him to close the distance, working Sherman's body, and hitting him with some nasty elbows. Dirty boxing is going to be Arlovski's best bet at winning this one.

 

How Chase Sherman Wins the Fight

Sherman seems hungry, determined, and motivated to make his career in the UFC work. He's a power puncher in the Heavyweight division, which gives him a puncher's chance every time he enters the Octagon. Arlovski is his toughest opponent yet, as winning this fight should shoot Sherman up the rankings.

For the “Vanilla Gorilla,” the best strategy is to keep his distance and hit Arlovski with combinations. Turning this into a kickboxing match, Sherman should aim to dance around the cage and pick his opponent apart. A game plan that's much easier said than done, but it's Sherman's best bet at securing a victory.

 

Andrei Arlovski vs Chase Sherman Prediction

Arlovski is not the same fighter he used to be. He's still a great challenge for any up-and-coming prospects, but he's clearly lost a step over the years. Look for Sherman to come out aggressive and try to control the cage early. Overwhelming Arlovski is Sherman's best bet to win, which is something we've seen him do before.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT ODDS – PREDICTION: Chase Sherman wins by TKO in the Third-Round.