Who says you can't go home again? UFC 174 on June 14th in Vancouver marks the return of Andrei Arlovski, former UFC champion, following his surprise signing by the organization this past April. One of the few legendary former champions still active, Arlovski, he of the vicious strikes, kicks, and fanged mouth guard, has managed to create something of a late-career resurgence, and while another run at the title may be unlikely, he remains without question a top-tier heavyweight in a division that is both notoriously thin and volatile. Fortunes can change with a single punch in this weight class, something The Pit Bull knows only too well, having dished out, and taken, more than his share of KOs. From being knocked out in his first professional match, to becoming the undisputed UFC champion, to a less than memorable Strikeforce run that saw him drop all three of his appearances for the company, Arlovski has had a seen-it-all, done-it-all career. So as the Belarusian legend prepares for his second tour of duty in the UFC, making his return against Brendan Schaub, lets take a look back at 10 defining moments in his storied career.
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
