Many options are available for former UFC fighters after they leave the organization.
The Global Fight League signed numerous fighters in their draft, including former UFC stars like Tony Ferguson and Paige VanZant.
Mike Perry, a BKFC star, has created another avenue with his Dirty Boxing Championship, which recently held its first exclusive event.
Yoel Romero, also drafted to the Global Fight League, achieved a knockout at the first event.
Now, Andrei Arlovski, another former UFC fighter drafted by GFL, will participate in Dirty Boxing Championship`s inaugural public event on March 22 in Miami.
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Andrei Arlovski to Debut at Dirty Boxing Championship in Miami
Andrei Arlovski, a former UFC heavyweight champion, was selected by Team Los Angeles in the GFL draft in January.
Like Dillon Danis, Arlovski will compete outside of MMA despite being drafted to GFL.
The 46-year-old is second in UFC history for both most wins and losses, having fought 42 times in the Octagon.
After holding the championship from 2005-2006 in his first UFC stint, ‘The Pitbull’ was not re-signed after a split decision loss to Martin Buday at UFC 303 last year.
Following four consecutive decision wins, his UFC tenure concluded with four losses in a row, but he remained competitive into his 40s.
Arlovski is scheduled to debut at DBX 1 on March 22 against Terrance Hodges, who has a 2-7 MMA record and experience in kickboxing and Muay Thai.
Yoel Romero is expected to headline the event against American heavyweight Ras Hylton, and is also scheduled to face Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua in his GFL debut.
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Andrei Arlovski`s Potential in MMA Remains Strong
The GFL has faced criticism for signing fighters past their prime, and Andrei Arlovski`s recent record might suggest this.
However, his four UFC losses came against top-level opponents.
Frank Mir, Arlovski`s teammate in Team Los Angeles, recently had emergency surgery before attempting an MMA return after last competing in 2019.
Arlovski, as a veteran who was actively competing at a high level just a year ago, has a good chance of success in the new promotion.
