Andrei Arlovski has no regrets about his two runs with the UFC, however his sights are solely on the long run, not the previous.
Arlovski’s subsequent step is into the Soiled Boxing ring on Saturday in Miami as the previous UFC heavyweight champ makes his promotional debut within the co-main occasion of Soiled Boxing 1 in opposition to Terrance Hodges. “The Pit Bull” not too long ago ended a decade-long second stint within the octagon, and when requested about his largest takeaways from that chapter in his life, it was all about what’s subsequent.
“I’m simply to start with,” Arlovski instructed MMA Preventing. “100% [looking forward in my career].”
The 46-year-old Arlovski will get to start out from scratch in not one, however two totally different promotions, as he’s signed to the brand new GFL group the place he was drafted by the Los Angeles group.
Earlier than his MMA profession continues, Arlovski will get to expertise Soiled Boxing’s official launch to the world after a delicate opening, of types, this previous November.
“It’s wild, so I prefer it,” Arlovski mentioned. “[The first event] had flying punches [in boxing], it was enjoyable. Plus, the introduction of ‘Platinum’ Mike [as a promoter] did rather a lot. So I’m very excited.”
After profitable 4 straight fights from April 2021 to April 2022, Arlovski concluded his remaining UFC run with 4 consecutive losses — together with a cut up resolution in his most up-to-date struggle in opposition to Martin Buday at UFC 303 this previous June.
Arlovski gained’t enable that to discourage him; in reality, it’s solely motivated the 60-fight MMA veteran to maintain going.
“I’m a contented fighter as a result of I nonetheless have fireplace in my eyes,” Arlovski mentioned. “I simply waited, and I’m excited to struggle. It’s going to be one thing new for me. It’s a brand new web page for me. I don’t [care] what’s occurred previously. It’s the previous. Nice previous, in fact, however I reside within the current and I’m trying ahead sooner or later, so I’m very excited.
“I’m very excited and I actually admire sturdy administration and their recommendation and [for Dirty Boxing] to present me that chance to show up myself earlier than my struggle in GFL.”
