LAS VEGAS, NV — This is the end of “Pit Bull.”
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Andrei Arlovski, A very bad split decision. Martin Budi A look at the “Prelims” of UFC 303, held last night (Sat., June 29, 2024) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
There are literally zero highlights to show, so don't look for them.
The loss to Budai marked Arlovski's fourth straight loss and the fourth straight defeat in his 60-fight career. In fact, “The Pit Bull” was one of four veterans in the UFC.Cub Swanson, Anthony SmithMichelle Waterson) will compete at UFC 303.
Waterson, 38, retired from the Octagon (watch it here) and UFC CEO Dana Whitewas asked about the loss to the 45-year-old Arlovski during the UFC 303 post-fight press conference (watch it here) and revealed that the two will now go their separate ways.
“Yes, this is Andre's last game,” White told the media. “I don't know what the Cubs are going to do. Obviously, Smith is already part of the team and working here. I don't know.”
“We'll see what happens,” White added, “but you're all people that we really respect and care about, so we'll see what happens.”
White was criticized for announcing Arlovski's retirement (or firing) because the longtime UFC performer did not receive the same retirement package as Waterson, but Arlovski has fought 42 times inside the Octagon over two different stints and won the UFC heavyweight title in his first fight.
He finished his legendary run at UFC with a record of 23 wins, 18 losses and 1 draw, and while the last few years haven't been the most fun to watch, he put together one of the greatest first-round fights of all time. Travis BrownThat's how it goes sometimes.
Scott Coker Is it around Line 1?
For complete results, coverage and highlights from UFC 303, here.
