The return of Arlovski for an exhibition boxing match with Kelechi Dyke got somewhat lost in the week\u2019s combat sports shuffle, but the former UFC heavyweight champion made sure to capture the attention of fans with a knockout-win. <\/p>\n
Andrei Arlovski Scores First KO Since 2015<\/p>\n
The record holder for most wins in UFC heavyweight history, Arlovski\u2019s second stint with the promotion came to an end last year following a split decision loss to Martin Buday at UFC 303. <\/p>\n
![\"Andrei](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/01k9pzfnydzwfn8n6pye.jpg\" "\\"Andrei")
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Andrei Arlovski (red gloves) rests after a low blow from Martin Buday (not pictured) during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
The loss to Buday put the 41-year-old on a four-fight skid to close out his UFC career, but in March the Belarusian returned to the win column for the first time since 2022 when he defeated Terrance Hodges via doctor\u2019s stoppage at the inaugural Dirty Boxing Championship event <\/a>in Miami, FL. <\/p>\n READ MORE: UFC star Khamzat Chimaev’s MMA lookalike stays undefeated with violent 32-second KO<\/a><\/p>\n Arlovski followed that win up with another doctor\u2019s stoppage against former UFC and PFL heavyweight Jose Copeland in his debut for Bareknuckle FC in June. Donning boxing gloves for the first time on Sunday at a Misfits Boxing show in Nashville, TN, \u201cPitbull\u201d stopped \u201cKelz\u201d Dyke with a right hand<\/a> in the fourth round and final round. <\/p>\n \u203c\ufe0f Andrei Arlovski KNOCKS OUT Kelz \ud83d\udca5\ud83e\udd4a<\/p>\n [Via – @DAZNBoxing<\/a>] pic.twitter.com\/lybj57R2yi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 IFN (@IfnBoxing) November 9, 2025<\/a>“Pitbull” Now 3-0 Since Exiting UFC<\/p>\n While Arlovski boasts plenty of impressive finishes on his MMA record, the fight with Dyke marked the first time since 2015 that the former UFC star has actually knocked out an opponent. <\/p>\n READ MORE: Fighter lands incredible spinning attack to set up brutal KO at UFC Vegas 111<\/a><\/p>\n That finish over Travis Browne at UFC 187 was part of a four-fight win streak that kicked off Arlovski\u2019s second run with the world\u2019s leading MMA promotion. \u201cPitbull\u201d previously fought in the UFC from 2000 to 2008, winning the heavyweight belt in 2005 and defending it twice before he was stopped by Tim Sylvia in the second fight of their eventual trilogy at UFC 59. <\/p>\n Andrei Arlovski celebrates after defeating Travis Browne (not pictured) during their heavyweight bout during UFC 187 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Now 3-0 this year after moving on from the UFC and MMA, Arlovski appears to have found a way to extend his already-lengthy combat sports career for at least a few more fights. <\/p>\n More MMA Knockout News<\/p>\n \u2022 Jon Jones names one thing that makes UFC champion Tom Aspinall overrated<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 UFC reportedly targets date for UFC 324 with Paramount deal set to begin in 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Gable Steveson credits Jon Jones for early MMA success, eyes UFC contract<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Ex-UFC star Nate Diaz claims he’s agreed to fight Jake Paul in boxing rematch<\/a><\/p>\n Stick with MMAKnockout<\/a> for more FREE coverage of the UFC and MMA.<\/p>\n Follow MMAKnockout on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Andrei](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/01k9pzhg0eb4qj22y5xt.jpg\" "\\"Andrei")
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