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Drops decision in Vegas
Arlovski lost to Waldo Cortes-Acosta via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
The fact Arlovski is still a member of the UFC roster when he's three weeks away from his 45th birthday is an accomplishment in itself, but time appears to have just about run out on "The Pitbull." This was his third straight defeat and a classic example of the struggles of an aging fighter. Andrei doesn't have a knockout win in nearly a decade, so his opposition can continue to push forward without fear of anything notable coming back their way. Cortes-Acosta didn't do much, but he did enough as a -700 favorite to ensure Arlovski wouldn't be pulling the upset. The UFC could simply choose to cut bait, but it would be nice to see Andrei get a retirement fight (against a low-end opponent) given all he has done for the company.
The fact Arlovski is still a member of the UFC roster when he's three weeks away from his 45th birthday is an accomplishment in itself, but time appears to have just about run out on "The Pitbull." This was his third straight defeat and a classic example of the struggles of an aging fighter. Andrei doesn't have a knockout win in nearly a decade, so his opposition can continue to push forward without fear of anything notable coming back their way. Cortes-Acosta didn't do much, but he did enough as a -700 favorite to ensure Arlovski wouldn't be pulling the upset. The UFC could simply choose to cut bait, but it would be nice to see Andrei get a retirement fight (against a low-end opponent) given all he has done for the company.
Set to face Cortes-Acosta
Arlovski is set to face Waldo Cortes-Acosta in a heavyweight bout at UFC Vegas 83 on Jan. 13, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Arlovski lost to Don'Tale Mayes via TKO (punches) at UFC on ESPN 46 in June, and he was outmatched in that bout, so it remains to be seen if the 44-year-old future Hall of Famer has a lot left in the tank. The UFC has been extremely careful regarding the level of competition they have put Arlovski up against in recent years, a trend that will almost certainly continue.
Arlovski lost to Don'Tale Mayes via TKO (punches) at UFC on ESPN 46 in June, and he was outmatched in that bout, so it remains to be seen if the 44-year-old future Hall of Famer has a lot left in the tank. The UFC has been extremely careful regarding the level of competition they have put Arlovski up against in recent years, a trend that will almost certainly continue.
Finished by Don'Tale Mayes
Arlovski lost to Don'Tale Mayes via TKO (punches) at 3:04 of Round 2 at UFC on ESPN 46 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Arlovski's 40th bout with the UFC resulted in his most concerning performance in quite some time. The 44-year-old future Hall of Famer had a reasonably effective opening round and seemed to be in perfectly fine position midway through Round 2 before Mayes crushed him with a right hand which essentially ended the fight on the spot. The biggest concern with a fighter Arlovski's age is durability, and although this was his first knockout loss since November 2019, that's a question the "Pit Bull" will have to answer for each and every time he steps in the Octagon moving forward. The UFC has been extremely careful regarding the level of competition they have put Arlovski up against in recent years, a trend that will almost certainly continue.
Arlovski's 40th bout with the UFC resulted in his most concerning performance in quite some time. The 44-year-old future Hall of Famer had a reasonably effective opening round and seemed to be in perfectly fine position midway through Round 2 before Mayes crushed him with a right hand which essentially ended the fight on the spot. The biggest concern with a fighter Arlovski's age is durability, and although this was his first knockout loss since November 2019, that's a question the "Pit Bull" will have to answer for each and every time he steps in the Octagon moving forward. The UFC has been extremely careful regarding the level of competition they have put Arlovski up against in recent years, a trend that will almost certainly continue.
40th UFC fight set
Arlovski will take on Don'Tale Mayes at UFC Vegas 74 on June 3, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Arlovski at 44 years of age will make his 40th appearance in the Octagon in early June. He last fought in October when he was submitted by Marcos Rogerio de Lima. Arlovski still holds an impressive 6-2 record over his last eight fights.
Arlovski at 44 years of age will make his 40th appearance in the Octagon in early June. He last fought in October when he was submitted by Marcos Rogerio de Lima. Arlovski still holds an impressive 6-2 record over his last eight fights.
Lasts 110 seconds in Vegas
Arlovski lost to Marcos Rogerio de Lima via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:50 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
This fight was Exhibit A for why it is impossible to trust Arlovski moving forward despite his recent run of success. The soon-to-be 44-year-old was knocked down by Rogerio de Lima almost immediately and was then controlled on the mat before quickly being forced to tap out. Arlovski has proven to be plenty durable despite his advanced age, but if that durability wanes even a fraction of an inch, he's finished. Andrei is still 6-2 in his past eight fights despite this setback, although two of the victories came via split decision and all six came against lesser competition. It could all be over in an instant for "The Pit Bull."
This fight was Exhibit A for why it is impossible to trust Arlovski moving forward despite his recent run of success. The soon-to-be 44-year-old was knocked down by Rogerio de Lima almost immediately and was then controlled on the mat before quickly being forced to tap out. Arlovski has proven to be plenty durable despite his advanced age, but if that durability wanes even a fraction of an inch, he's finished. Andrei is still 6-2 in his past eight fights despite this setback, although two of the victories came via split decision and all six came against lesser competition. It could all be over in an instant for "The Pit Bull."