Andrei Arlovski

Chicago Comic-Con Q&A With Andrei Arlovski

Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei “Pitbull” Arlovski answers questions at the Chicago Comic-Con regarding a number of topics including boxing, Fedor Emelianenko, and more.

Strikeforce: Lawler vs Shields Live Results

Live:
Jake Shields def. Robbie Lawler - Submission (Guillotine choke) Round 1 2:02
Brett Rogers def. Andrei Arlovski - KO Round 1 0:22
Nick Diaz def. Scott Smith - Submission (Rear naked choke) Round 3 1:41
Joe Riggs def. Phil Baroni - Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Mike Whitehead def. Kevin Randleman - Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Untelevised: (results via Sherdog)
Jesse Finney def. Josh Baumgartner - Submission (Kimura) Round 1 1:55
Mike Kyle def. Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante - TKO Round 2 4:05
Booker DeRousse def. James Wade - TKO Round 1 4:06
Tyron Woodley def. Sal Woods - Submission (Anaconda choke) Round 1 4:20
Lucas Lopes def. Scott Ventimiglia - DQ (Knee to the head of downed opponent) Round 1 3:26
Pat Benson def. Dave Cochran - Submission (Armbar) Round 1 2:18

Arlovski Set to Make Boxing Debut in June

Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski is now focusing on making his professional boxing debut months after his disappointing knockout loss to perennial heavyweight king Fedor Emelianenko at Affliction’s “Day of Reckoning” show in January.

According to Michael David Smith, Golden Boy Promotions has inked “The Pitbull” for a six-round heavyweight bout on a June 27 fight card, which will be headlined by a WBA featherweight title bout between Rocky Juarez and Chris John:

Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski will make his professional boxing debut in two months, and the legendary boxing trainer Freddie Roach says he expects Arlovski to impress.

Roach told me Tuesday that Golden Boy Promotions has signed Arlovski for a six-round fight on its June 27 show. No opponent has been determined, but Roach said that whoever it is, he thinks Arlovski will be ready to show off his punching power.

“Andrei is going to be aggressive, using his strength and his reach advantage and his height,” Roach said. “He’s going to be aggressive and looking for a knockout.”

The article also goes on to say that Arlovski is now focusing on boxing following his loss to Emelianenko. Here’s to hoping that the decision is only temporary and that Andrei is considering returning to action (inside a cage or ring) relatively soon. He made great strides after his release from the UFC, and can at least find some solace in the fact that before he was caught, Fedor was being given a run for his money for the first time in a long time.

Round 5 Releases Series 3 Model Photos

Round 5, an uber-popular company currently putting out collectible MMA figurines, has released a series of photos promoting their third series of figures, which are currently slated for public release in May. UFC champions Frank Mir, Andrei Arlovski, and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira as well as referee “Big” John McCarthy will be featured in the latest series. Additional photos are after the jump.

 

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Fedor KO’s Arlovski at “Day of Reckoning”

Quick results for Affliction’s “Day of Reckoning” show last night are below. Fedor Emelianenko scored a first-round knockout of former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski to retain his WAMMA heavyweight belt in the main event. More coverage to come.

Brett Cooper def. Patrick Speight - TKO (Strikes)
Albert Rios def. Antonio Duarte - Unanimous Decision
L.C. Davis def. Bao Quach - Unanimous Decision
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira def. Vladimir Matyushenko - KO (Knee)
Dan Lauzon def. Bobby Green - Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Paul Buentello def. Kirill Sidelnikov - TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Renato Sobral def. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou - Submission
Vitor Belfort def. Matt Lindland - KO (Punches)
Josh Barnett def. Gilbert Yvel - Submission (Strikes)
Fedor Emelianenko def. Andrei Arlovski - KO (Punch)

Previewing Affliction: Can Arlovski Defeat the King of Heavyweights?

Now that perennial heavyweight king Fedor Emelianenko has returned to fighting viable competition, he will face his biggest test in over three years in the form of a newly-confident and conditioned Andrei Arlovski at Affliction’s “Day of Reckoning” event this Saturday night.

Critics continually slammed Emelianenko for his choice of opponents after his hard-fought decision win over Mirko Filipovic in August 2005, but the Russian silenced them with a 36-second destruction of Tim Sylvia, a man that has twice beaten Arlovski, this past July. However in a rare instance, it’s Arlovski’s own trainers that are questioning the fan-favorite in the weeks leading up to his toughest challenge to date.

Arlovski has been spending the majority of his training camp learning how to box under the tutelage of Freddie Roach, who has trained champion boxers such as Manny Pacquiao, Bernard Hopkins, and Oscar De La Hoya among others, and his usual coaches, such as jiu-jitsu specialist Dino Costeas, have been left with a limited amount of time to work with their client.

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Arlovski 360: Episode Five

Here’s the fifth episode of Andrei Arlovski’s documentary, “Arlovski 360”, which chronicles his training for his upcoming showdown against perennial heavyweight king Fedor Emelianenko at Affliction’s “Day of Reckoning” show on January 24 in Anaheim, California. 

Video Preview of Emelianenko-Arlovski Showdown

Courtesy of Showtime Sports, here’s a five-minute video previewing the upcoming heavyweight clash between longtime divisional king Fedor Emelianenko and former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski, which will take place at Affliction Entertainment’s “Day of Reckoning show on January 24 in Anaheim, California.

Video: Arlovski 360, Episode Four

Here’s the fourth episode of Andrei Arlovski’s documentary, “Arlovski 360”, which chronicles his training for his upcoming showdown against perennial heavyweight king Fedor Emelianenko at Affliction’s “Day of Reckoning” show on January 24 in Anaheim, California.

Mir, McCarthy Tapped for Next Series of Round 5 Figures

ARLOVSKI, McCARTHY, MIR, NOGUEIRA TO BE FEATURED IN NEXT SERIES OF ROUND 5 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS FIGURINES

MARKHAM, ONTARIO, CANADA - Mixed martial arts stars Andrei “The Pit Bull” Arlovski, “Big” John McCarthy, Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira will be featured in Round 5’s Series 3 of mixed martial arts collectible figures, it was announced today by Round 5 C.E.O. Barron Lau and President Damon Lau. Series 3 figures are projected to be available at retail outlets throughout North America and online at Round5MMA.com beginning in April.

The Series 3 figurines follow successful launches of the first two series in April 2008 and November 2008, respectively, which featured eight MMA fan favorites. Randy Couture, Matt Hughes, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Tito Ortiz comprised Series 1 while Rich Franklin, Sean Sherk, Anderson Silva and Wanderlei Silva were released in Series 2.

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