Legendary fighter Jon Jones was present to see former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski make a successful return to fighting.
Despite parting ways with the UFC after a loss last summer, 46-year-old Andrei Arlovski proved he still has fight in him. He competed at the Dirty Boxing Championship in Miami on Saturday night against Terrance Hodges.
In a dominant performance witnessed by Jones and other onlookers, Arlovski overwhelmed Hodges. The fight was stopped by doctors in the second round due to a severe cut on Hodges` face, marking Arlovski`s first victory since 2022.
Arlovski Wins by Doctor Stoppage at Dirty Boxing Event
The Hangar in Miami hosted a night of heavyweight action where Andrei Arlovski turned back the clock to achieve his first win after his UFC departure. His fight served as the co-main event for the inaugural Dirty Boxing Championship event, promoted by Jon Jones.
Arlovski faced Terrance Hodges and demonstrated his superior skill, even at his age. He controlled the first round and inflicted a significant cut on Hodges` forehead in the second.
The former UFC champion seemed well-suited to the Dirty Boxing Championship`s rules, effectively using both punches and elbows. Ultimately, the fight was halted due to the doctor`s concern over Hodges` bleeding.
Exciting Finishes at DBX 1 Event
The Dirty Boxing Championship prelims began around the same time as the end of a UFC London event, highlighting the contrasting styles of the two promotions. In contrast to the UFC event that lacked knockouts, DBX delivered numerous finishes for fight fans.
Almost every fight at the Dirty Boxing Championship concluded with a stoppage, including Yoel Romero`s main event victory against a larger opponent. The event featured several knockouts and stoppages, providing plenty of action.
Fighters were competing for bonus cryptocurrency prizes, adding to the intensity. The event was entertaining and action-packed, although sometimes unconventional, with many notable knockouts.
