I don't understand Arlovski or the UFC's commitment to keeping him.

[BullyKutta]

It's been several years now that I've viewed Arlovski fights as 'speedbumps'. It's really kind of amazing.

You can always count on a bare minimum performance from him that's guaranteed to last all three rounds and result in a 29-28 decision.

Part of me thinks that UFC matchmakers put together math that averages out the 'likely' length of a broadcast. In the event of a potentially 'fast' card, they toss in an Arlovski fight.

 

[rear naked ankle pick]

kid's an animal

 

[Barteh]

This card has no WMMA so I assume Arlovski was put on as the WMMA substitute to ensure we all have our 45 minutes piss break.

 

[Luthien]

Connections with the Russian mafia most likely.

 

[Jawth]

He's friends with Dana, White said he visits him at the office and brings guns as gifts. Thats probably it, but I do think guys who have been forever probably have a loyal enough fan base to tune in even if the fights are boring. I am in that group tbh so I am a bit biased.

 

[kingmob6]

He is a company man, and a good gatekeeper. These fat heavyweights suck, and can only squeeze by 44 yr Arlovski.

 

[Get To Da Choppa]

It's been several years now that I've viewed Arlovski fights as 'speedbumps'. It's really kind of amazing.

You can always count on a bare minimum performance from him that's guaranteed to last all three rounds and result in a 29-28 decision.

Part of me thinks that UFC matchmakers put together math that averages out the 'likely' length of a broadcast. In the event of a potentially 'fast' card, they toss in an Arlovski fight.

They are Eskimo bros

 

[KALEWYTEE]

I really hope he retires soon. I've always liked him too but man it's hard watching him fight

 

[ferrisjso]

Dana treats people who were on the 2005 roster considerably better than everyone else.

 

[r-harper-1]

Arlovski is awful to watch

 

[davidlemonparty]

If you are a company man and stick it out and dont whinge about pay or conditions and can hang from the old school, DFW rewards you and looks after you. to the detriment of the fighters health in some cases.

ofc the unspoken message is lots of these same guys could've done much better for themselves unyoked from the ufc bridle, but thats a high risk approach and lots of them are happy to just carry on

 

[Haloxiv]

If your asking why is Arlosvki is getting fights now dig deeper in mma's, past.

 

[Dr. Rose]

He is hoping for a Fedor v. Arlovksi rematch for UFC 400, and the first 50 yr fighters in the co-main in history.

 

[WoozyFailGuy]

Connections with the Russian mafia most likely.

He's Belarusian.

 

[emefer]

Dana likes how his peepee taste

 

[WoozyFailGuy]

He is hoping for a Fedor v. Arlovksi rematch for UFC 400, and the first 50 yr fighters in the co-main in history.

Randy came close being 48 against Lyoto

 

[Senzo Tanaka]

He hasn't had a finish since 2015 (nearly a decade) and nearly all of his fights are going to decision win/or lose or him getting KO'ed. I think Dana must just have a soft spot for the old guys. I want to cheer for Arlovski but his fights are terrible.

 

[ArtardFiesta]

hw is shallow. he is a name to feed younger fighters.
he wouldn't be around if hw wasn't a shallow division

 

[Hog-train]

HW division sucks.

 

[PhilMcCavity]

Connections with the Russian mafia most likely.

He’s not even Russian dumbass