Andrei Arlovski Brawls Backstage At Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua Fight
There is an unwritten rule in the survival handbook of life that really shouldn’t need to be written down: Do not, under any circumstances, try to fight a man whose nickname is “The Pitbull.”
Apparently, that memo didn’t make it to the influencer section of the Kaseya Center in Miami on Friday night.
During the chaotic atmosphere of the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua super fight, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski found himself in a situation that felt like a fever dream. It wasn’t a sanctioned bout, and there was no referee. Instead, Arlovski was forced to defend himself against the entourage of YouTuber Jack Doherty in a backstage brawl that proved, once again, that internet clout doesn’t translate to fighting ability.
The Miami Meltdown Explained
The incident, which was captured on video and spread across social media faster than a viral prank, started innocently enough. Arlovski was navigating the crowded concourse when he bumped into Doherty. In a normal world, this results in a quick “excuse me,” and everyone moves on.
In the world of high-octane influencer egos, however, things went south immediately. A member of Doherty’s crew decided to exchange words with the 46-year-old legend and then, in a decision he likely regretted a millisecond later, threw a punch.
Arlovski didn’t flinch. Muscle memory from decades of cage fighting kicked in. The footage shows Arlovski engaging with multiple members of the entourage, tossing one to the ground and delivering a kick that looked terrifyingly casual. He held his own against four people until they realized they were punching a brick wall and retreated.
Arlovski Reminds Everyone Who The Pitbull Is
It’s easy to look at Arlovski’s age and think he’s past his prime. Sure, he left the UFC in 2024 on a skid, and he’s currently plying his trade in BKFC. But there is a massive difference between losing a decision to a top-10 heavyweight contender and fighting a group of guys whose primary cardio is holding a camera.
While the entourage was trying to swarm him, Doherty was seen hanging back, urging his friends to “chill” while staying safely behind his security detail. Once the scuffle broke up and Arlovski was escorted to an elevator, the group found their courage again, hurling trash talk and middle fingers from a safe distance.
The internet reaction was swift and merciless. Fans on X (formerly Twitter) watched the clip in disbelief. “Do they even know who Andrei is?” one user asked. Another summed it up perfectly: “Y’all picking fights with old UFC champions?? You think there isn’t a good chance they have enough left in em to track you clean out??”
What’s Next For the Heavyweight Legend?
Thankfully, Arlovski walked away unscathed. He’s got bigger fish to fry than backstage brawls with streamers. He is scheduled to fight Ben Rothwell for the BKFC heavyweight title on February 7, a fight that will actually involve a worthy opponent.
As for Doherty and his crew, let this be a lesson. You might have millions of subscribers and a net worth of $3 million, but chin checks are free. When you run into a legend like Arlovski, just say excuse me and keep walking.
