This fight see’s two ex heavyweight champions of UFC take on each other, but their form and standings has dropped since these men were champions nearly ten years ago. Arlovski was looking in good form and was just about to get himself a title shot, but then suffered two consecutive fights which killed his chances of getting a title shot.
On the other hand, Barnett has also not been in great form of late ever since his return to UFC, he has won a few and lost a few, but his most recent fight was against Ben Rothwell and he lost by a stunning submission.
Arlovski is a fighter who has a great right hand and will be looking to make connection. Arlovski can deliver a huge amount of force with his right hand and Barnett will be very well aware of this. However, even though his right hand is his strength, it could be said that his over dependence on his right hand is almost a weakness since he really does not use his other three limbs all that effectively. Arlovski’s right hand is not only capable of dishing out a deadly blow, but is also capable of doing this at lightning quick speeds. In the past, a jab setup was what was in his artillery, but now he has added some variety and can throw an eclectic collection of punches and combinations, albeit, with just his right hand.
Despite the fact that he is heavily dependent on his right hand, we still feel Arlovski might just prove to be a little too much for Rothwell to handle. Who are you putting your money on?
Author : Rory McGregor
