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USA Today
23-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Video: 46-year-old Andrei Arlovski gets cut stoppage win in Dirty Boxing Championship debut
Andrei Arlovski started the final chapter of his combat sports career after exiting the UFC in 2024 when he competed Saturday at Dirty Boxing Championship. The promotion, which is headed by UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Mike Perry, features mixed rules of standup techniques and ground strikes. Former UFC heavyweight champion Arlovski was part of the card in Miami, and he got the victory over by doctor's stoppage TKO over Terrance Hodges. Arlovski picked his shots over the opening round, then in the second landed an elbow that sliced Hodges on the forehead. The action was halted, and after the fighter was examined, it was stopped. Check out the replay below (via X): 46-year-old former UFC champ Andrei Arlovski got a bloody doctor's stoppage TKO win at #DBX1. — MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) March 23, 2025 After the win, the 46-year-old Arlovski indicated he had no signs of slowing down. 'It was a great f*cking fight,' Arlovski said in his post-fight interview with Jason Anik. 'Old guys will keep it rolling.'
Associated Press
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones Becomes Co-Owner of New Combat Sports Promotion, Dirty Boxing Championship
MIAMI, March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones is now a co-owner of the gritty combat sports promotion, Dirty Boxing Championship (DBX), alongside 'Platinum' Mike Perry and longtime managers Abe and Malki Kawa. Jones explains, 'I was hooked from the first show. I believe this is going to be a powerhouse in combat sports. I'm proud to sign my name next to it.' The news comes ahead of the first live event, DBX 1, which will be held this Saturday, March 22nd, in Miami, Florida, at the Hangar at Regatta Harbour. Fans can stream DBX1 for free on Dirty Boxing Championship's YouTube channel and follow on social media using the official hashtag #DBX1. The previous event, which served as a pilot, brought in over 100 million social media impressions. Jon will be in attendance to see the action firsthand, as well as other notable guests such as Power Slap contender Paige VanZant and reggaeton artist Nicky Jam. To purchase tickets, please visit: ABOUT DIRTY BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP (DBX) Launched in 2024, DBX gained immediate attention for its dynamic format and regulations including Superman punches, spinning backfists, elbows and standing ground and pound as acceptable forms of combat in addition to traditional striking. Unlike other fight promotions, DBX is determined to provide conclusive results for fighters and fans by eliminating split decisions. If the judges' scorecards are tied, fighters will compete in an additional round to determine the winner.
USA Today
19-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Yoel Romero offers former UFC rival Israel Adesanya advice amid losing skid
Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya needs to taper down in training if he wants to rebound. Former UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) is on a three-fight losing skid after suffering a TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov in February. Romero, who lost a decision to Adesanya in their 2020 title fight at UFC 248, wants to see 'The Last Stylebender' take some time off before fighting again. 'Israel, he needed time, he needed rest,' Romero told Submission Radio. 'That's what I think. He needs to rest a little bit because too much damage. The problem is the UFC doesn't give you time. When the UFC calls you, you need to come because you have a contract. 'Now, he needs to think about training – not too hard, not too hard in the sparring. He needs to go to training like a therapy, recovery for the body. He doesn't need now too much sparring. That is my opinion for Israel. If he wants to be back again, he needs to recover the body. But he's still training very hard. It's not good.' Adesanya did take almost a year off after his shocking upset loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in September 2023. However, Adesanya failed to reclaim his middleweight title when he was submitted by Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 last August. He then returned almost six months later to face Imavov, but fell short once again. As for Romero, the 47-year-old is still trucking. 'The Soldier of God' takes on Ras Hylton in Saturday's DBX 1 main event at The Hangar at Regatta Harbour in Miami.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Andrei Arlovski set for first post-UFC bout at DBX 1
Andrei Arlovski has booked his first fight since exiting the UFC in July. 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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dirty Boxing Championship (@dirtyboxing) 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
USA Today
13-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Andrei Arlovski set for first post-UFC bout at DBX 1
Andrei Arlovski has booked his first fight since exiting the UFC in July. 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. With the addition, the current DBX 1 lineup includes:
