What is Andrei Arlovski's Net Worth?
Andrei Arlovski is a prominent mixed martial artist and actor with a net worth of $4 million. He is renowned for his participation in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Strikeforce, and the World Series of Fighting among other MMA promotions. As a former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Arlovski holds the record for the most wins in UFC heavyweight history, with 23 victories. Besides his athletic career, he has appeared in notable films such as "Universal Soldier: Regeneration" and "The Equalizer 2."
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Early Life
Born on February 4, 1979, in Babruysk, Belarus, Andrei Arlovski faced bullying during his youth. To defend himself, he began lifting weights at the age of 14, which eventually led him to martial arts at 16.
Sambo Career
Arlovski's journey in martial arts advanced rapidly. Enrolled at a police academy in Minsk, his combat skills shone in Sambo. In 1999, Arlovski won both the European Youth Sambo Championship and the World Youth Sambo Championship, earning titles such as Master of Sports and International Master of Sports in Sambo. His remarkable journey continued with silver medals at the Sambo World Cup and the World Sambo Championship.
MMA Career, 1999-2008
Arlovski embarked on his professional MMA career in 1999 with M-1 Global. Despite a loss in his debut, he quickly rebounded, winning the heavyweight crown by defeating Michael Tielrooy and Roman Zentsov. His debut in UFC at UFC 28 saw him defeating Aaron Brink. Although facing setbacks against Ricco Rodriguez and Pedro Rizzo, he made a strong comeback by defeating Ian Freeman, Vladimir Matyushenko, and Wesley Correira. In 2005, Arlovski claimed the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship by defeating Tim Sylvia and defended it, eventually losing it in a rematch in 2006. Noteworthy victories followed, including wins over Marcio Cruz and Fabricio Werdum.
Further MMA Career
Post-UFC, Arlovski's career included fights with Affliction Entertainment and victories such as his triumph over Ben Rothwell. His stints with EliteXC and Strikeforce had mixed results, but he saw success in ProElite and a return to UFC in 2014 brought significant wins against Brendan Schaub and Antonio Silva. Despite facing a losing streak from 2016 to mid-2017, Arlovski continued returning to form with critical victories in the subsequent years. His journey continued through multiple promotions, faced formidable opponents, and ended his UFC career in the summer of 2024.
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Acting
Andrei Arlovski began his acting career in 2006 with the film "8 of Diamonds." He starred as a leading antagonist in "Universal Soldier: Regeneration" and appeared in "Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning." Furthermore, he had a guest role in the TV show "Limitless" and played a mob enforcer in the 2018 action thriller "The Equalizer 2."
Personal Life
Arlovski resides in Coconut Creek, Florida, with his wife and two sons.
