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Andrei Arlovski

Nickname "The Pitbull" Birthdate 02-04-1979
Height / Weight 6'4" - 242 lbs. Place of Birth Belarus

Andrei "The Pitbull" Arlovski is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion that now competes for the Strikeforce organization. His next bout will be February 12, 2011 at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. He will take on PRIDE, DREAM and K-1 veteran Sergei Kharitonov as part of the first round quarterfinals of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix.

Arlovski, hailing from Belarus, has notable wins over former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia, UFC heavyweight Ben Rothwell, former UFC and Strikeforce heavyweight Paul Buentello, the late Justin Eilers and Strikeforce heavyweight Fabricio Werdum.

He holds notable losses to former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko, Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva, Pedro Rizzo, Tim Sylvia and Ricco Rodriguez.

Arlovski is a sambo expert, but generally prefers to strike with opponents. He has worked under boxing expert Freddie Roach, although the two are no longer working together.

Arlovski has fought in Strikeforce, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Affliction, M-1, EliteXC and other small tournaments.

Andrei Arlovski is currently ranked 17th among mixed martial arts (MMA) heavyweights according to the USA TODAY/SB Nation Consensus MMA Rankings.

WSOF 2 fight card: Andrei Arlovski vs Anthony Johnson preview

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's WSOF 2 main event between Andrei Arlovski and Anthony Johnson. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Andrei Arlovski vs Anthony Johnson staredown pic from WSOF 2 weigh ins in Atlantic City

Staredown pics: Andrei Arlovski vs Anthony Johnson, Marlon Moraes vs Tyson Nam and David Branch vs Paulo Filho WSOF 2 staredown pics from Revel in Atlantic City, N.J., on March 22, 2013, MMA main card bouts that will air on NBC Sports this weekend.

WSOF 2 weigh-in results: Anthony Johnson, Andrei Arlovski easily make weight

No weight cutting problems this time around. Both Anthony "Rumble" Johnson and Andrei Arlovski made weight at Friday's WSOF 2 weigh-ins.

WSOF 2 weigh-in video

Check out the WSOF 2 weigh-in video to see all the World Series of Fighting fighters try to make weight Friday for Saturday's event.

World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 2 predictions, preview and quick picks for 'Arlovski vs. Johnson'

World Series of Fighting (WSOF) is back with its sophomore effort tomorrow night (March 23, 2013) in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Nostradumbass is dropping his quick picks on the main card fights inside. Come and see!

Does bigger mean better for Anthony Johnson?

UFC president Dana White said that he doesn't consider Johnson's heavyweight match with Andrei Arlovksi "legitimate," but it could be a sign of what's to come.

Andrei Arlovski: I'm going to stick with Greg Jackson until I'm done fighting

Former UFC heavyweight champion, Andrei Arlovski talks about upcoming fight with Anthony Johnson, and why Greg Jackson is the main guiding force in his career.

WSOF 2 weigh in results and video replay LIVE online from Atlantic City for 'Arlovski vs Johnson'

Be here later this afternoon at 4 p.m. ET as we bring you the LIVE weigh in results for tomorrow night's World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 2 event held at the Revel Resort and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. Arlovski, Johnson, Simpson, Nam and more!

First Andrei Arlovski vs. Anthony Johnson staredown pic for WSOF 2

Just a few days before they square off inside the cage in Atlantic City, New Jersey, World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 2 headliners Andrei Arlovski and Anthony Johnson came nose-to-nose for a sneak peek at this weekend's showdown.

Panic attack delays Paulo Filho's arrival in New Jersey for World Series of Fighting debut

The tumultuous career of the former WEC middleweight champion almost took another turn for the worse on Wednesday.

World Series of Fighting 2 fight card: Arlovski vs. Johnson

A look at the current fight card for WSOF on March 23rd in New Jersey.

Anthony Johnson: 'Missing weight and getting cut by UFC was the best thing that ever happened to me'

Why did Anthony Johnson say getting cut from the UFC roster after his weight cutting issues was the best thing that ever happened to him during his mixed martial arts (MMA) career? Jump inside to get all the details.

WSOF 2 results and LIVE fight coverage for 'Arlovski vs. Johnson' on March 23 in Atlantic City

Check out all the live results, updates and blow-by-blow coverage of World Series of Fighting 2: "Arlovski vs. Johnson" from Atlantic City, New Jersey. Action is underway right now!

Greg Jackson gave Andrei Arlovski much-needed 'hope' after four-fight losing streak

After losing four straight fights, Andrei Arlovski received some "hope" for his mixed martial arts (MMA) fighting career after he paid Greg Jackson a visit in New Mexico. With his help, "The Pitbull" says he has many years left in MMA.

Anthony Johnson headed back to 205-pound division after heavyweight fight against Andrei Arlovski

Anthony Johnson reveals he will drop back down to the light heavyweight division after his heavyweight headlining bout against Andrei Arlovksi at WSOF 2. Unless, of course, a rematch against "The Pitbull" is required.

Andrei Arlovski says training with Freddie Roach hurt his momentum in MMA technique

Former UFC champ Andrei Arlovski explains why training with Freddie Roach hurt his MMA career.

World Series of Fighting 2 conference call updates and LIVE blog today (March 19) at 2 p.m. ET

Get all the latest updates from today's World Series of Fighting media conference call which features headlining fighters Andrei Arlovski, Anthony Johnson, Tyson Nam and Marlon Moraes. Get all the details inside beginning at 2 p.m. ET.

Morning Report: Miesha Tate wouldn't fight Fallon Fox; Fedor Emelianenko to end retirement only 'if God tells me to'

Nick Diaz has a run-in with the law, Miesha Tate says she'd never fight Fallon Fox, and Fedor Emelianenko explains what it'd take to coax him out of retirement on today's edition of the Morning Report.

The MMA Hour with Andrei Arlovski, Cesar Gracie, Firas Zahabi, Braulio Estima, Aaron Simpson, Mike Chiappetta

Monday's show featured interviews with Andrei Arlovski, Cesar Gracie, Firas Zahabi, Braulio Estima, Aaron Simpson, and Mike Chiappetta.

Dana White: Andrei Arlovski vs Anthony Johnson at WSOF 2 not a 'legitimate' fight

UFC President Dana White says the upcoming heavyweight fight between Andrei Arlovski and Anthony Johnson at WSOF 2 is not "legitimate," suggesting "The Pitbull" fight Heavyweight (not 170-pound guys) to get an invite back to the Octagon.
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