Andrei Arlovski set for first post-UFC bout at DBX 1
The former UFC heavyweight champion will compete against Terrance Hodges, debuting under the Dirty Boxing banner at DBX 1 on March 22. The event takes place at The Hangar at Regatta Harbour in Miami and is headlined by Yoel Romero vs. Ras Hylton. The promotion offically announced the matchup Wednesday.
Arlovski, 46, competed in his final UFC bout at UFC 303, losing a split decision to Martin Buday. After his fourth consecutive loss, UFC CEO Dana White announced his UFC run had come to an end after a total of 41 fights with the promotion.
"The Pitbull" was also recently drafted to GFL's Team Los Angeles to continue his MMA career. At DBX 1, Arlovski will compete in four-ounce gloves, with a ruleset that allows for elbows and situational ground and pound.
Hodges, 40, began his professional MMA career in 2015 and has competed in boxing, muay Thai, and kickboxing. The latter has produced the most success, with a 3-2 record, per Tapology.
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With the addition, the current DBX 1 lineup includes:
Yoel Romero vs. Ras Hylton
Andrei Arlovski vs. Terrance Hodges
Ulysses Diaz vs. Brian Maxwell
Mike Breeden vs. Eric Moon
Maurice Greene vs. Rakim Cleveland
Bubba Jenkins vs. Gabriel Macario
Alexander Schenk vs. Tristan Gallichan
Robinson Perez vs. Oluwale Bambgbose
Claudia Zamora vs. Kat Nelson
Diego Romo vs. Sean Hotusing
Corey Jackson vs. Marcellus Wallace
Guilherme Bastos vs. Gabriel Morales
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Andrei Arlovski set for first post-UFC bout at DBX 1
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