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Arlovski Defends Against Doherty's Crew Amid Fight Chaos

12/22/2025

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Andrei Arlovski, the former UFC heavyweight champion, said he acted to stop the threat after a backstage bump by influencer Jack Doherty during the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight in Miami, when Doherty’s crew punched him.
Jack Doherty claimed the attack was unprovoked and that he was merely walking by.
The incident lasted under a minute and ended with Arlovski signaling a potential fight with Doherty’s bodyguard.
Arlovski is set to return to the ring on February 7 against Ben Rothwell.

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Andrei Arlovski, the former UFC heavyweight champion, said he acted to stop the threat after a backstage bump by influencer Jack Doherty during the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight in Miami, when Doherty’s crew punched him.
Jack Doherty claimed the attack was unprovoked and that he was merely walking by.
The incident lasted under a minute and ended with Arlovski signaling a potential fight with Doherty’s bodyguard.
Arlovski is set to return to the ring on February 7 against Ben Rothwell.