Andrei Arlovski vs Jared Vanderaa — Fight recap

Andrei Arlovski defeated Jared Vanderaa by split decision over three rounds on February 12, 2022, in a heavyweight striking contest that remained competitive throughout. Arlovski landed 64 significant strikes at 48% accuracy while Vanderaa connected on 70 of 156 significant strikes at 44%, demonstrating both fighters' commitment to volume exchanges.

Neither fighter attempted takedowns or submissions, keeping the bout entirely standing, though Vanderaa secured 2:44 of control time compared to Arlovski's zero. Arlovski's accuracy proved decisive, particularly with head strikes (40 of 100) and an efficient body attack (19 of 26), while Vanderaa landed more leg kicks (16 of 17) but couldn't convert his slight striking volume into enough rounds on the judges' scorecards.

The split decision result underscored how close the action was, with Mike Beltran officiating a tactical, grinding affair that relied on precision rather than power. Arlovski's win keeps him relevant in the heavyweight mix as both fighters remain fixtures in the division's mid-tier landscape.