Jared Vanderaa, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an MMA record of 12-10-0 and a UFC record of 1-6-0, competing primarily in the heavyweight division at 265 lbs. Standing tall at 6'4" with a reach of 80", Vanderaa adopts an orthodox stance in the octagon. In terms of performance statistics, during his UFC career, Vanderaa averages 4.96 significant strikes per minute and boasts a striking accuracy of 44%. However, he absorbs a considerable number of strikes, with 5.67 strikes absorbed per minute, and maintains a strike defense of 45%. His takedown attempts are less frequent, with an average of 0.18 takedowns per 15 minutes, but when he does attempt them, his accuracy is commendable at 50%. Submission attempts have been rare for Vanderaa, averaging none per 15 minutes. Notable victories in Vanderaa's career include a win against Justin Tafa, whose ELO rating was 1005. However, his recent fight history has seen five consecutive losses. In October 2021, he suffered a knockout loss against Alexandr Romanov. This was followed by three submission defeats in February 2022, April 2022, and July 2022 at the hands of Andrei Arlovski, Aleksei Oleinik, and Chase Sherman respectively. His most recent bout on October 29, 2022, ended in a unanimous decision loss against Waldo Cortes Acosta.