Andrei Arlovski
Active 2000–present · rated in 6 editions · peak overall 83.0
Scouting report
Capturing the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Championship in 2005 before compiling more than twenty-three promotional victories over two decades, Andrei "The Pitbull" Arlovski built a reputation as a durable heavyweight. Born in Babruysk, Belarus, Arlovski relied on fast hands and veteran ring generalship, his longevity captured by an 88 Boxing rating and 83 Overall score.
Peak ratings
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Returning to the UFC in 2014, former champion Arlovski compiled a four-fight winning streak, defeating Brendan Schaub in Vancouver, knocking out Antonio Silva in round one in Brasilia, flattening Travis Browne in a 2015 brawl at UFC 187 in Las Vegas, and defeating Frank Mir. His hand speed, right hand power, and Sambist wrestling defense are reflected in an 88 Boxing and 82 Cardio.
Between 2016 and 2017, Arlovski lost to Stipe Miocic, Alistair Overeem, Josh Barnett, Francis Ngannou, and Marcin Tybura, before rebounding with a unanimous decision victory over Junior Albini in Norfolk. His boxing jab, lateral footwork, and durable composure anchor his 85 Boxing and 82 Fight IQ ratings.
Arlovski scored key decision victories over Stefan Struve in Las Vegas and Ben Rothwell in San Antonio, while losing decisions to Tai Tuivasa and Shamil Abdurakhimov and fighting Walt Harris to a no-contest. His boxing combinations, distance management, and takedown defense support his 84 Boxing and 82 Cardio ratings.
Between 2020 and 2021, Arlovski compiled four victories across five bouts, outpointing Philipe Lins, Tanner Boser, Chase Sherman, and Carlos Felipe in Las Vegas with disciplined counter-punching combinations. His ring intelligence, right-hand counter, and cardio pace justify his 84 Boxing and 82 Cardio score.
Arlovski kept fighting between 2022 and 2024, beating Jake Collier on a split decision in Las Vegas before losing to Marcos Rogerio de Lima by submission, Don'Tale Mayes by TKO and Martin Buday by split decision. His distance striking and clinch defense anchor his 82 Boxing and 80 Cardio ratings.
Andrei Arlovski, champion once and comeback fighter again
Andrei Arlovski was a Belarusian heavyweight champion who left the top promotion, came back, and kept fighting for years. In 2014 and 2015 he reeled off four wins, including a knockout of Antonio Silva, a brawl with Travis Browne and a win over Frank Mir. Later he went through a run of stoppage losses, to names like Stipe Miocic, Alistair Overeem and Francis Ngannou. He is a pick for a technical striker with a long career.
What the Arlovski numbers mean
Boxing. The top of his card. Quick hands, a straight right and good timing.
Kickboxing. Fine. He uses kicks and knees to keep distance rather than to win rounds.
Wrestling. Modest. His Sambo background helps him escape rather than dominate.
BJJ. The lowest number on his card. He was not known for submissions.
Strength. Solid for a heavyweight.
Durability. Mixed. He beat Silva in 2014 but was knocked out several times in the years after.
Cardio. Very good for the class. He kept his pace through longer fights.
Fight IQ. Experienced. He knew how to use range and when to be patient.
Boxing with a champion's timing
At 88 in Boxing, he is one of the best in the heavyweight pool at counters and quick entries. The knockout of Silva and the Browne brawl show how he used hand speed to punish a mistake. In fights where the other man overcommits, he can turn that into a finish or a lead.
BJJ leaves him with one route
At 74, BJJ is his lowest rating. A fighter who can ground him and hunt for a choke has a route. He sometimes walked into danger against the best heavy hitters, so it makes sense to pair him with a fighter who can stabilise the fight when he is in trouble.
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Ratings shown are my own estimates, made with AI assistance and informed by how Andrei Arlovski is regarded by the MMA community. They are unofficial and do not constitute an assessment of Andrei Arlovski's real-world abilities. How the ratings are made. See the disclaimer below. Ratings and write-ups by Haaris A. Last reviewed 2026-09-30; spot an error? Tell us. Read our editorial standards.