Andrei Arlovski News
Andrei Arlovski issues statement after parting ways with the UFC: "My book is not finished yet"
Josh Evanoff - July 1, 2024
Former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski is disappointed with the end of his UFC career. ‘The Pitbull’ was the oldest fighter on the UFC roster heading into his return on Saturday. At 45 years old, Andrei Arlovski has seen, and done it all. From debuting at UFC 28 in 2000 to wars with the likes of Frank Mir and Bigfoot Silva, the Belarusian fighter has had better days. Heading into his bout with Martin Buday, Arlovski was riding a three-fight losing streak.
Dana White confirms that the UFC has parted ways with former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski
Harry Kettle - July 1, 2024
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that the promotion have parted ways with legendary fighter Andrei Arlovski. As we know, Andrei Arlovski is an absolute legend of the mixed martial arts game. His heavyweight run has been remarkable, largely because of his longevity. Alas, at the age of 45, it appears as if his tenure with the Ultimate Fighting Championship has come to an end. In his most recent outing at UFC 303, he fell to a split decision loss at the hands of Martin Buday.
Former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski books his 42nd Octagon appearance for UFC 303
Susan Cox - May 13, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski has booked his 42nd Octagon appearance for UFC 303. Arlovski (34-23 MMA) made his promotional debut way back in November of 2000 at UFC 28. It was in 2005 that Arlovski earned the title of UFC heavyweight champion by defeating Tim Sylvia (31-10 MMA) at UFC 51.
UFC Vegas 84 Results: Waldo Cortes-Acosta defeats Andrei Arlovski
Chris Taylor - January 13, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 84 results, including the heavyweight bout between Andrei Arlovski and Waldo Cortes-Acosta. Arlovski (34-22 MMA), a former UFC heavyweight champion, will be looking to snap a two-fight losing skid when he takes to the Octagon this evening. Prior to those setbacks, the now 44-year-old had strung together a 4-fight winning streak, with all four wins coming by way of decision.
UFC Vegas 63 Results: Marcos Rogerio de Lima stops Andrei Arlovski in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 29, 2022
A heavyweight bout between Andrei Arlovski and Marcos Rogerio de Lima takes place on today’s UFC Vegas 63 preliminary fight card. Arlovski (34-21 MMA), a former UFC heavyweight champion, will enter the contest sporting a four-fight winning streak. The 43-year-old mixed martial arts legend is coming off back-to-back split decision wins over Jared Vanderaa and Jake Collier in his most recent Octagon appearances.
UFC Vegas 53 Results: Andrei Arlovski defeats Jake Collier
Chris Taylor - April 30, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 53 event is co-headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring former champion Andrei Arlovski taking on Jake Collier. Arlovski (33-20 MMA) enters the contest on a three-fight winning streak, his latest being a split decision win over Jared Vanderaa at UFC 271.
Jared Vanderaa eyes KO win over Andrei Arlovski at UFC 271, wants Tanner Boser next
Cole Shelton - February 10, 2022
Jared Vanderaa is ecstatic to get the chance to share the Octagon with Andrei Arlovski. Vanderaa was booked to fight Chris Barnett on the first card of 2022 but “Beast Boy” had to withdraw before it was made official. Shortly after, Arlovski agreed to step up on short notice to fight Vanderaa on January 15 but the promotion decided to move it to UFC 271 so they can fight in front of fans.
UFC fighter Carlos Felipe accepts 18-month suspension from USADA after being presented with defense costs
Harry Kettle - January 19, 2022
UFC heavyweight Carlos Felipe has accepted an 18-month suspension from USADA after his manager revealed the costs involved with his defense. Back in October, Carlos Felipe lost to Andrei Arlovski via unanimous decision to drop his professional mixed martial arts record to 11-2. It was then announced soon after that Felipe had tested positive for the anabolic agent Boldenone and its metabolites. He was fined $4,200 of his purse and $489 in prosecution fees.
UFC Vegas 40 Results: Andrei Arlovski defeats Carlos Felipe (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 16, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 40 event is co-headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring former division champion Andrei Arlovski taking on Carlos Felipe. Arlovski (31-20 MMA) has won three of his past four fights, his most recent being a unanimous decision victory over Chase Sherman. The bout will mark the legends 34th Octagon appearance.
UFC Vegas 40: 'Ladd vs Dumont' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 16, 2021
The Octagon remains in Nevada for today’s UFC Vegas 40 event, a ten-bout fight card headlined by Aspen Ladd taking on Norma Dumont. Ladd (9-1 MMA) was supposed to fight two weeks ago but she was removed from that card after missing weight for her fight against Macy Chiasson at 135lbs. The 26-year-old last competed in December of 2019, where she earned a TKO victory over Yana Kunitskaya.
Pros react after Andrei Arlovski defeats Chase Sherman at UFC Vegas 24
Chris Taylor - April 17, 2021
A heavyweight bout featuring former champion Andrei Arlovski taking on Chase Sherman took place on tonight’s UFC Vegas 24 main card. Arlovski (31-20 MMA) was looking to rebound after having his two-fight winning streak snapped by Tom Aspinall in his most recent effort back in February. Prior to that, the former UFC heavyweight champion had scored back-to-back decision victories over Tanner Boser and Phillipe Lins.
UFC Vegas 24 Results: Andrei Arlovski defeats Chase Sherman (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 17, 2021
A heavyweight bout featuring former champion Andrei Arlovski squaring off with Chase Sherman takes place on tonight’s UFC Vegas 24 main card. Arlovski (30-20 MMA) had his two-fight winning streak snapped by Tom Aspinall in his most recent effort back in February. Prior to that, the former UFC heavyweight champion was coming off of back-to-back decision victories over Tanner Boser and Phillipe Lins.
Andrei Arlovski steps in on short notice to fight Chase Sherman on April 17
Cole Shelton - April 7, 2021
Andrei Arlovski is stepping up on short notice to fight Chase Sherman on April 17. Originally, Sherman was supposed to fight Parker Porter, but unfortunately, due to undisclosed reasons, Porter is out of the fight. Yet, the good news for Sherman is he gets a bigger name as former UFC heavyweight champion, Andrei Arlovski has agreed to step up on short notice according to Fight Bananas.
Photo | Andrei Arlovski shows off nasty foot injury following submission loss to Tom Aspinall
Adam Martin - February 25, 2021
UFC heavyweight veteran Andrei Arlovski showed off a nasty foot injury that happened in his last fight at UFC Vegas 19 against Tom Aspinall. Arlovski was submitted in the second round by Aspinall when the young British prospect caught the former UFC heavyweight champion in a second-round rear-naked choke. It was a tough loss for “The Pitbull,” who had looked sharp as of late with a two-fight winning streak over Tanner Boser and Philipe Lins heading into the fight with Aspinall. Unfortunately for Arlovski, the fight did not go as planned for the veteran when he was finished. To make matters worse for Arlovski, he also hurt his foot in the fight.
Tom Aspinall calls for fight against fellow heavyweight prospect Chris Daukaus
Adam D Martin - February 21, 2021
UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall called for a fight against fellow heavyweight prospect Chris Daukaus following his big win at UFC Vegas 19. Aspinall picked up the biggest win of his career on Saturday night when he submitted former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski via rear-naked choke in the second round. It was by far the biggest win of Aspinall’s career to date and it should land him a ranked opponent in his next fight. Although Arlovski is a quality veteran fighter who is respected around the fight game, he wasn’t in the top-15. After finishing him by second-round submission, Aspinall is hoping to fight someone ranked next, and it just so happens that the perfect opponent also fought on Saturday night. That would be Daukaus.
Andrei Arlovski issues statement following submission loss to Tom Aspinall at UFC Vegas 19
Adam D Martin - February 21, 2021
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski issued a statement following his submission loss to prospect Tom Aspinall at UFC Vegas 19. Arlovski was riding a two-fight win steak into this bout against Aspinall, a 27-year-old British heavyweight prospect who many believe is the future of the division. Though Aspinall was a considerable favorite entering the bout, there were many out there who thought Arlovski had a good chance to pull off the upset after he defeated Tanner Boser and Philipe Lins as an underdog in his last two fights. However, Aspinall is a much different beast from those two. The young heavyweight outstruck Arlovski in the first round and in the second round finished the fight with a surprising rear-naked choke submission victory.
UFC Vegas 19 Result: Tom Aspinall stops Andrei Arlovski (Video)
Chris Taylor - February 20, 2021
A heavyweight bout featuring former division champion Andrei Arlovski taking on Tom Aspinall kicks off tonight’s UFC Vegas 19 main card. Arlovski (30-19 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Tanner Boser by way of unanimous decision this past November. That win hard marked Arlovski’s second in a row, as ‘The Pitbull’ had previously defeated Philipe Lins in May.
Andrei Arlovski still believes he can become UFC champion but won't stick around "to be a punching bag"
Cole Shelton - February 18, 2021
Andrei Arlovski is confident he can become UFC champion again but is uncertain how much longer he has left to compete. Arlovski has quietly turned back the clock as he enters UFC Vegas 19 on a two-fight winning streak. He beat Tanner Boser and Philipe Lins by decision and now faces Tom Aspinall. For the former UFC heavyweight champion, he says becoming champion again is driving him.