In a possible vet lesson or passing of the torch, Aleksei Oleinik will fight a young, hungry Sergey Spivak. A fight that is important for the heavyweight rankings, “The Boa Constrictor” Aleksei Oleinik is clinging onto the #15 spot. On the …
In a possible vet lesson or passing of the torch, Aleksei Oleinik will fight a young, hungry Sergey Spivak. A fight that is important for the heavyweight rankings, “The Boa Constrictor” Aleksei Oleinik is clinging onto the #15 spot. On the other side, Sergey Spivav isn’t ranked but a win against Oleinik will surely see […]
Following his win on DWCS, Jared Vanderaa looks set to take the UFC Heavyweight division by storm. ‘The Mountain’ clinically defeated Harry Hunsucker on the contender series, via first-round TKO. This emphatic victory ensured an instant UFC contract for the Team Quest fighter. Vanderaa recently sat down with LowKick MMA to discuss his upcoming UFC […]
Following his win on DWCS, Jared Vanderaa looks set to take the UFC Heavyweight division by storm. ‘The Mountain’ clinically defeated Harry Hunsucker on the contender series, via first-round TKO. This emphatic victory ensured an instant UFC contract for the Team Quest fighter. Vanderaa recently sat down with LowKick MMA to discuss his upcoming UFC debut.
Vanderaa’s debut will be against Sergey Spivak, an 11-2 fighter, who holds a 2-2 record within the UFC. The fight came about as a result of Vanderaa instantly calling ‘The Polar Bear’ out, following his win over Hunsucker. However, the two heavyweights have a history, Vanderaa explained.
“He was someone I was supposed to fight in the regional scene, and I wanted to fight him. Considering how quickly he responded (this time), and his team, they weren’t scared to fight me back then. They were just trying to get him, to where he is now. And I can respect that. Them trying to protect their guy. They looked at me like I was a harder fight for him than some other dude.”
“I think they pulled him (over), and were like hey, we feel like you beat him. But we don’t want to risk it. Let’s get you someone you can beat up. And I think that’s what they were trying to do with his record.”
When asked about any defining parts of Spivak’s game that stand out to Vanderaa, he initially eluded to Spivac’s sambo background. However, he soon went on to focus on the following:
“He’s built weird I think. I think he has really really long legs. That’s just an observation and I don’t know if that a good thing or a bad thing either. If used properly it’s one of those things that could be a great tool, if it’s not used to full advantage, it could be a detriment.”
This unique physical composition of Spivak also played into Vanderaa’s prediction for how the fight will play out. “A rolling heel hook” the Mountain instantly said, “I’m gonna roll into a heel hook. Those long legs are wide enough where I can glide through, rolling heel hook, bang night over in 10 seconds. I might keep it going till the second round just to give people entertainment, but rolling heel hook. I’m gonna Ryan Hall him. Call it a day.” Vanderaa also added. “That’s how I plan on beating Francis (Ngannou) too.”
How do you see Jared Vanderaa faring in his UFC debut?
UFC Norfolk continues to take shape. The promotion returns to Norfolk on February 29 for UFC on ESPN+ 27. And the latest additions to the card are highlighted by a heavyweight bout featuring Sergey Spivac and Marcin Tybura. Spivac recently earned the biggest win of his career when he submitted Tai Tuivasa at UFC 243 […]
The promotion returns to Norfolk on February 29 for UFC on ESPN+ 27. And the latest additions to the card are highlighted by a heavyweight bout featuring Sergey Spivac and Marcin Tybura.
Spivac recently earned the biggest win of his career when he submitted Tai Tuivasa at UFC 243 back in October. Tybura, meanwhile, will look to end a two-fight losing skid. The Polish heavyweight is coming off TKO losses to Shamil Abdurakhimov and Augusto Sakai.
Other additions to UFC Norfolk include a lightweight bout between Giga Chikadze and Mike Davis as well as a light heavyweight bout between Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cutelaba.
UFC Norfolk will be headlined by Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiro as they collide for the vacant flyweight strap.
Here is how the card looks as of now:
Joseph Benavidez vs. Deiveson Figueiredo – vacant flyweight title fight
Next up on the the UFC 243 main card is a heavyweight bout between Tai Tuivasa and Sergey Spivak. Round 1: Tuivasa drops Spivak early on with a leg kick. He attempts another but is caught by Spivak who takes him down. Tuivasa gets back up and they go back to striking. Spivak takes him […]
Next up on the the UFC 243 main card is a heavyweight bout between Tai Tuivasa and Sergey Spivak.
Round 1: Tuivasa drops Spivak early on with a leg kick. He attempts another but is caught by Spivak who takes him down. Tuivasa gets back up and they go back to striking. Spivak takes him down again but they get back up. Spivak catches another leg kick and takes Tuivasa down and proceeds to get a fourth takedown later on, remaining on top for much longer. Tuivasa eventually escapes but is once again taken down by the Moldovan who remains on top for the remainder of the round.
Round 2: Spivak starts round two with another takedown. He is getting takedowns with ease but is not as successful at keeping Tuivasa down. Tuivasa gets up again and the two start exchanging again. They get into a clinch position but separate and exchange leather. Spivak attempts a double leg takedown and it looks like Tuivasa defended it only to be taken down. Spivak moves to full mount. He elbows Tuivasa and bloodies him up in the process before landing ground and pound. He eventually locks in an arm triangle choke as Tuivasa goes to sleep.
Official Result: Sergey Spivak defeats Tai Tuivasa via second-round submission (3:14)
UFC 243 finally had its venue confirmed earlier today, with the event set to take place in the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne Australia on October 6, 2019. And now more good news has hit the Land Down Under, as another one of its own will reportedly be co…
UFC 243 finally had its venue confirmed earlier today, with the event set to take place in the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne Australia on October 6, 2019. And now more good news has hit the Land Down Under, as another one of its own will reportedly be competing on the card when Aussie Tai Tuivasa […]
The heavyweights took center Octagon next at UFC Ottawa as “The Big Ticket” Walt Harris welcomed the “Polar Bear” Serghei Spivac to the promotion. As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN+ 9 from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada as they happen. Harris (12-7) has shown moments of promise throughout […]
The heavyweights took center Octagon next at UFC Ottawa as “The Big Ticket” Walt Harris welcomed the “Polar Bear” Serghei Spivac to the promotion.
As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN+ 9 from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada as they happen.
Harris (12-7) has shown moments of promise throughout his 11 fight UFC career. Followed by moments that leave you scratching your head (remember the Mark Godbeer fight). Harris will look to make it three in a row on Saturday.
As for Spivac (9-0). The 24-year-old “Polar Bear” has looked impressive in his run through World Warriors Fighting Championships (WWWC), a Ukrainian based promotion. Welcome to the big show.
Round One
Harris faints and moves forward with his jab. He throws a kick and moves in with a hard combo that puts Spivac’s back on the cage. Harris recalculates and opens up with a flurry. The UFC newcomer drops and Harris reigns down blows. The fight is over.
Walt Harris defeats Serghei Spivac via TKO at 50 seconds of round one
Following his win on DWCS, Jared Vanderaa looks set to take the UFC Heavyweight division by storm. ‘The Mountain’ clinically defeated Harry Hunsucker on the contender series, via first-round TKO. This emphatic victory ensured an instant UFC contract for the Team Quest fighter. Vanderaa recently sat down with LowKick MMA to discuss his upcoming UFC […]
