Arlovski: I want to be the UFC champion again

MMALivesHere · March 11

Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski (19-9-1) wants to be back on the big show. “The Pitbull” has a formidable task ahead of him in the form of Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (14-4), who he meets in the main event of the next World Series of Fighting card on March 23. Johnson is on a four-fight win streak and should pose some problems on the feet. But Arlovski admits he’s dreaming of a return to the top of the heavyweight pile. The 34-year-old Belarusian told MMA Weekly he was only getting better with age and had a burning desire for UFC gold.

“I left the UFC on good terms. I don’t want the UFC to take me back in the UFC because I was a champion in the UFC. I want to earn the opportunity to be back in the UFC again... Read more at MMA Lives Here

BruteDion · March 11

He should be back...he is a ufc level talent...if he was a LW or WW then no...but HW is really shallow so I say bring him back

Pengu · March 11

Bring him back-just wondering how his 'chin' would hold up with the increase of power punches in the division.
His submission defense/offense should be no problem since Mir has joined Jacksons

Tiger_Champion · March 11

why not, he still has name power, and their could be some fun matchups in the division for him. Everbody knows he has a suspect chin, but HW is a division where a KO is always one punch away anyway.

Yesterdays_Hero · March 11

Me and Arlovski have similar chance of becoming UFC HW champion

100%

_TUF1_ · March 11

Rumble gonna crumble to AA

Galvanik · March 11

Eh, why not, bring back Arlovski- it's not like it could hurt, and I'd love to see a rematch of him vs. Nelson when the rules are fair.

AxeMurduh · March 11

I'm thinking the winner of Arlovski Vs Johnson will be back in UFC. I got Johnson by KO

_TUF1_ · March 11

WAR Pitbull

PoloRidah · March 11

If Andre loses to a former WW (LOL), then there is no way he's doing anything in the UFC's HW division.

_TUF1_ · March 11

PoloRidah said:
If Andre loses to a former WW (LOL), then there is no way he's doing anything in the UFC's HW division.

Have u been payin much attention to the UFC lately bruh? Losing to WW's gets you title shots these days

PoloRidah · March 11

_TUF1_ said:

PoloRidah said:
If Andre loses to a former WW (LOL), then there is no way he's doing anything in the UFC's HW division.
Have u been payin much attention to the UFC lately bruh? Losing to WW's gets you title shots these days

True, but I am yet to see someone who lost to a WW outside of the UFC, get rewarded a UFC title shot.

TheUnicorn · March 11

If he beats Rumble i say go ahead and do it

wanderleisilva101 · March 11

Yeah I say bring him back there's some good match ups for him and if Phil De Fries and other guys that level can compete why not give Arlovski a chance I rate him higher than them.

Bring Johnson back aswell at Heavyweight the division needs some extra talent.

horrorfan663 · March 11

Sylvia and Arlovski should be in the UFC.

They were the Cain and JDS of 2004-06
their Trilogy of fights were the only thing keeping the HW division relevant Pre-Lesnar era.

They both belong in the UFC Hall of Fame and they both should be fighting in the company. It truly is a shame that they aren't.

People can talk all the smack they want about them, but Sylvia was at one point a 23-2-0 Two-Time UFC Heavyweight Champion and Arlovski practically grew up in the Octagon and Arvloski holds wins over Ben Rothwell, Roy Nelson, and Werdum. The UFC could sell those rematches easily.

The UFC has guys like Rothwell, Christian Morecraft, Shane Del Rosario, and Dave Herman. None of those guys will ever challenge for a belt, and they have little name value. I don't see how they can not Sign back Sylvia and Arlovski.

Obviously they don't need a $50,000 fight contract
but I'm sure if the UFC signed either men they'd be willing to fight for less.

PATSTER · March 11

^ Tim Sylvia ...........

Now I know never to take anything this dude says seriously anymore

PunchBag · March 11

worse case senario is we see arlovski getting KOd so its win win, least we know there will be finishes.

_TUF1_ · March 11

PunchBag said:
worse case senario is we see arlovski getting KOd so its win win, least we know there will be finishes.

yes AJ always delivers.......... :(

PoloRidah · March 11

Lol I think it's hilarious that this is the first sentence on Johnson's wiki page:

Anthony Kewoa Johnson[1] (born March 6, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist. He is best known for missing weight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

ijosef · March 11

I'd like to see Arlovski back in the UFC and I think the case can be made if he finishes Rumble in his next fight. I don't think he'll ever be a contender, but he'd be a good gatekeeper and opponent for mid-tier heavyweights.

Heck, I'd love to see Sylvia back in the UFC just for the beatdowns. Bring him in, have him go 0-3 and cut him. The thing is, I don't know if he can make the 265 weight limit consistently anymore.

sobercuban · March 11

PoloRidah said:
Lol I think it's hilarious that this is the first sentence on Johnson's wiki page:

Anthony Kewoa Johnson[1] (born March 6, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist. He is best known for missing weight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

lmfao!!!!!!!!

JohnnyZadar · March 11

Arlovski should be in the UFC...hed be a middle tier HW

_TUF1_ · March 11

PoloRidah said:
Lol I think it's hilarious that this is the first sentence on Johnson's wiki page:

Anthony Kewoa Johnson[1] (born March 6, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist. He is best known for missing weight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Galvanik · March 12

PoloRidah said:
Lol I think it's hilarious that this is the first sentence on Johnson's wiki page:

Anthony Kewoa Johnson[1] (born March 6, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist. He is best known for missing weight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

This shouldn't be so funny, but my god it is :)).

skullbone · March 12

Yeah I'm in favor of Arlovski coming back. He's no title contender at the present, but he's better than some of the other HWs in the UFC for sure. I think he deserves a spot.

Hellequin · March 13

Bring back Randy too. Arlovski vs. Couture is a fight I have always wanted to see.

ipso_facto · March 13

Both Arlovski and Rumble Johnson belong in the UFC, but they both now fight at LHW...not HW.

PS: The weight cutting jokes about Johnson are getting old and are ancient history. He's long since moved to LHW, and is still capable of booting heads off as good as ever.

PunchBag · March 13

johnson doesnt deserve to be in ufc he isnt professional, the amount of times he missed weight was rediculous.

zaksame · March 13

He is a crap fighter and just looking for a bigger pay cheque.However since the UFC so conveniently brought back Gonzaga i guess ,everyone on the planet deserves a shot.

jamesreed90 · March 13

I'd love to see him back in the UFC if just for one fight and that fight is a rematch with Nelson

juice64011 · March 13

ipso_facto said:
Both Arlovski and Rumble Johnson belong in the UFC, but they both now fight at LHW...not HW.

PS: The weight cutting jokes about Johnson are getting old and are ancient history. He's long since moved to LHW, and is still capable of booting heads off as good as ever.

Who fights at LHW? The Johnson/Arlovski fight is at Heavyweight. Johnson will go back down to LHW but I don't think that there is any way that Arlovski could get down to 205. He is pretty ripped at 245.

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