Aleksei Oleinik vs Jared Vanderaa betting odds, fight info and fan predictions for UFC 273 bout

Aleksei Oleinik vs Jared Vanderaa UFC fight info, date and time

Aleksei Oleinik vs Jared Vanderaa is set to go down at UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie at 9:30pm EST on Saturday 9th April 2022 in a 265lbs matchup.

Aleksei Oleinik has lost three fights on the bounce, with his last defeat coming against Sergey Spivak in June.

Jared Vanderaa is on a two-fight losing streak after a split decision defeat to former champion Andrei Arlovski.

Aleksei Oleinik vs Jared Vanderaa betting odds

This is a pick ‘em fight, with the betting odds extremely close.

Aleksei Oleinik will be the slight betting favorite with opening odds of -110.

Jared Vanderaa is the betting underdog with opening odds of -105.

Fight information

Aleksei Oleinik vs Jared Vanderaa was first reported on March 31st, just over a week out from the fight.

I.Latifi out. Alexey Oleynik will now fight Jared Vanderaa at #UFC273 on April 9th. #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN pic.twitter.com/EjkULSvFAc

— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) March 31, 2022

Aleksei Oleinik was scheduled to fight Ilir Latifi at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Daukaus before the fight was postponed to UFC 273.

However, Latifi withdrew from the rescheduled bout, leading Vanderaa to step into this fight on short notice.

This Heavyweight bout is expected to take place on the prelims of UFC 273.

Aleksei Oleinik

Aleksei Oleinik dropped a unanimous decision to Sergey Spivak in June. Before this, the Russian suffered consecutive stoppage defeats to Chris Daukaus and Derrick Lewis.

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Oleinik has been searching for his 60th professional win for almost two years now. His last victory came by way of a split decision against former champion Fabricio Werdum.

Jared Vanderaa

Jared Vanderaa showed his heart during a tough scrap with Andrei Arlovski at UFC 271, ultimately losing the fight by split decision. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O9K6lLc_cw

Vanderaa has gone 1-3 since making his UFC debut against Sergei Spivak over a year ago, with his sole win coming against Justin Tafa.

How they match up

Jared Vanderaa is the taller fighter at 6”4, while Oleinik is 6”2. However, both men will enter this fight with an identical 80-inch reach.

Oleinik is far older at 44 years old compared to Vanderaa who is 29.

The Russian has an incredible level of professional MMA experience with 76 pro fights, while Vanderaa has fought 19 times.

Reasons to watch

This bout matches up two extremely tough Heavyweights. If Vanderaa can stop the fight from going to the mat, expect a slugfest from both fighters.

Aleksei Oleinik is one of the most dangerous submission threats in the UFC. Jared Vanderaa is extremely resilient; it will take a lot to get him out of the Octagon.

The stakes

Aleksei Oleinik is still seeking his elusive 60th pro win, so this fight has special meaning for the Russian.

Jared Vanderaa is looking to end a two-fight losing streak. Although he is still young at 29, another loss could be his last in the UFC.

Aleksei Oleinik vs Jared Vanderaa predictions

The oddsmakers’ predictions are almost completely split down the middle in this pick ‘em fight. Aleksei Oleinik is the slight favorite with betting odds of -110.

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Aleksei Oleinik vs Jared Vanderaa tale of the tape

• Huge 15 year age difference: Vanderaa is the younger fighter at 29 years old.
• No reach advantage for either fighter. Both fighters measure in with a 80 inch reach.
• Significant experience difference: Oleinik has 57 more professional MMA fights than Vanderaa.

Aleksei Oleinik	vs	Jared Vanderaa
44	Age	29
76	Fights	19
59	Wins	12
16	Losses	7
8	KO’s	7
46	Subs	3
6′ 2	Height (in)	6′ 4
80	Reach (in)	80

Sergey Spivak vs Aleksei Oleinik and Jared Vanderaa
Aleksei Oleinik Loss • Decision R3 5:00	vs. Sergey Spivak	Jared Vanderaa Loss • KO/TKO R2 4:32

Tony Lopez vs Aleksei Oleinik and Jared Vanderaa
Aleksei Oleinik Win • Submission R3 3:19	vs. Tony Lopez	Jared Vanderaa Win • Decision R4 5:00

Aleksei “The Boa Constrictor” Oleinik fighter profile and recent form

Aleksei Oleinik is a 44 year old male fighter from Russia with 59 pro wins and 16 losses. See Aleksei Oleinik’s full MMA record.

Aleksei Oleinik has a 92% finish rate, including 8 by knockout, 46 by submission, 5 by decision.

Aleksei Oleinik is currently on a 3 fight losing skid.

Last 5 bouts

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Weight class	Org
Loss	59-15-1	Sergey Spivak	DEC R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night	2021-06-19	Heavyweight	UFC
Loss	59-14-1	Chris Daukaus	KO/TKO R1 1:55	UFC Fight Night	2021-02-20	Heavyweight	UFC
Loss	59-13-1	Derrick Lewis	KO/TKO R2 0:21	UFC Fight Night	2020-08-08	Heavyweight	UFC
Win	58-13-1	Fabrício Werdum	DEC R3 5:00	UFC 249	2020-05-09	Heavyweight	UFC
Win	57-13-1	Maurice Greene	SUB R2 4:38	UFC 246	2020-01-18	Heavyweight	UFC

Jared “The Mountain” Vanderaa fighter profile and recent form

Jared Vanderaa is a 29 year old male fighter from United States with 12 pro wins and 7 losses. See Jared Vanderaa’s full MMA record.

Jared Vanderaa has a 84% finish rate, including 7 by knockout, 3 by submission, 2 by decision.

Jared Vanderaa is currently on a 2 fight losing skid.

Last 5 bouts

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Weight class	Org
Loss	12-6-0	Andrei Arlovski	DEC R3 5:00	UFC 271	2022-02-12	Heavyweight	UFC
Loss	12-5-0	Alexander Romanov	KO/TKO R2 4:43	UFC Fight Night	2021-10-09	Heavyweight	UFC
Win	11-5-0	Justin Tafa	DEC R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night	2021-05-22	Heavyweight	UFC
Loss	11-4-0	Sergey Spivak	KO/TKO R2 4:32	UFC Fight Night	2021-02-20	Heavyweight	UFC
Win	10-4-0	Harry Hunsucker	KO/TKO R1 3:34	Contender Series 2020	2020-11-04	Heavyweight	DWCS