Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski is transitioning to the world of bare-knuckle boxing.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship recently announced that Arlovski is set to make his debut with the promotion on June 21st. He will face veteran fighter Geronimo dos Santos at BKFC 76, held in Fort Worth, Texas.
The 46-year-old “Pitbull” is a decorated veteran and former UFC heavyweight champion, having held titles in 2005. After a long career in mixed martial arts, including a significant tenure in the UFC which he exited in 2024, Arlovski recently ventured into Dirty Boxing, securing a second-round stoppage victory in March.
His opponent, Geronimo dos Santos, is also a seasoned MMA veteran with a professional record of 45-26-1. Dos Santos made his own BKFC debut earlier this year in April, where he defeated Aleksei Oleinik at BKFC 41.
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