Andrei "The Pitbull" Arlovski seems to be fading from the MMA scene.
He has had four fights since April 15, 2006. These four fights include two back to back losses to Tim Sylvia on April 15 and July 8, 2006.
He beat Mario Cruz by Technical Knock Out and Fabricio Werdum by unanimous decision, leaving him with a mediocre 2-2 record after his last four fights.
What has happened to Arlovski? Is this the end?
Well, think again, Pitbull fans—he has confirmed on his website that he is back on his way to regaining the heavyweight championship. He is set to fight at UFC 82 against the undefeated Jake "Irish" O'Brien in a fight that will most likely not be broadcast.
O'Brien is a three-time state champ wrestler with an aggressive technique and powerful striking capabilities—but is he a match for Arlovski? I think not. Arlovski is a seasoned warrior with the scars and titles to prove it. If I was to loosely make a prediction to the fight, I would say referee stoppage in the first or second round.
For those of you who doubt the power of the Pitbull, here is some background. Arlovski became a feared Sambo warrior in his hometown of Minsk, Belarus. He was picked on by bullies when he was young, so he started weight lifting at 14 and training in martial arts at 18.
After enrolling in the police academy, he took advantage of the required sambo classes thus leading him to competitive fighting. He became the international sambo master, winning titles such as the World Youth Championship and the Sambo World Cup. Eventually he branched off to other forms of martial arts.
After almost a year-long hiatus, this fight comes as good news to Arlovski fans. Finally, we will get the dose of the powerful, menacing and shaggy haired Arlovski that we have been craving for so long—but unless you will be at the event itself you will probably have to watch the fight on the internet after it happens.
Nonetheless, it seems to me that the fight will hold your attention for however long it takes—and it will be a nice warm welcome back for the ever-fierce Andrei Arlovski.
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5 months ago
Nice article, really enjoyed it.
I think Andrei really needs a powerful and dominating performance here. His fight with Werdum was less than stellar and with another weak performance he will definitely become an afterthought on the minds of many MMA fans.
4 months ago
I totally agree. Too bad most MMA fans wont see this fight because it wont be broadcast. He better win this and then have an amazing TV comeback.
Why does it seem that whenever MMA fighters start dating pornstars they fade away from the MMA scene?
Like Andrei Arlovski and Tito Ortiz
Haha
4 months ago
It is a shame most people won't see it, I think if he has a dominating performance the UFC will re-sign him for sure. I think he has too big of a name for them to let him get away. If he jumped to Elite XC or strikeforce or something there ratings would go through the roof and the UFC doesn't want that.
lol that is an odd coincidence, but heres to hoping that Arlovski doesn't fade away.
2 months ago
oh how i wish elite extreme would sign arlovski so he could mop the floor with kimbo slice. ahh the thought.
2 months ago
Arlovski will be facing Ben Rothwell sometime later this year, in June or September. Look for him to be making an official announcement soon. He will not be resigning with the UFC. He will be fighting for Affliction's promotion.
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