So, Andre Arlovsiki is fighting Fedor in October...Anyone think he stands a chance?

Question

I think that if he comes into the fight in the right frame of mind, and isn't intimidated by Fedor, he has the tools to put Fedor in some situations that he's not used to. Will he win? Probably not. But I think he presents a challenge. (of course, I thought that about Tim Sylvia, and we all saw how that ended)

Answer 1

well after seeing the way fedor dismantled tim, its hard to say..but andrei looked very impressive himself, his striking looked very crisp...so id say he def stands a chance, they are similiar fighters in that ther both 2 of the best sambo guys..fedor being better all around but id give the speed and athletism to arlovski, but if shittty arlovski shows up he'll def lose..but if its the arlovski that just fought he stands a chance

Answer 2

Andre Arlovski has a chance if it comes to striking. Both of them are dead even in stand up game. Who ever lands the first bomb will have a great chance of winning. But when the fight goes to the ground I think Fedor has an edge... So for me I think Fedor will win but as they say It ain't over ti'll the fat lady sings...

Answer 3

I actually think Arlovski is Fedor's toughest test yet, Fedor has fought alot of guys who are bigger than him but Arlovski has better hand speed and better agility. Fedor is definately the more skilled fighter, especially on the ground, but with Arlovski quickness and agility it may be more difficult for fedor to get him to the ground. Arlovski's hand speed will make it more difficult for Fedor to out strike him as well. Its not that easy to bang on a guy when he keeps sticking a jab in your face thats to fast for you to get around.

All that being said I still think Fedor wins this fight.

Answer 4

arlovski is no joke, he probably is the best technical boxer at heavyweight and he has knockout power but his take down defense isn't that great and his ground game isn't that great so if fedor can close the distance and get him to the ground then most like its OV

Answer 5

Fedor will dominate. He hits too hard and is great on the ground. Arlovski is just not that great. He will not be able to stand with Fedor, and has absolutely no chance on ground. I see Fedor making quick work of Arlovski. Heck, even that big goon Sylvia beat Arlovski twice and we all saw what Fedor did to Sylvia. This one will end quick and not be good for Arlovski.

Answer 6

Of the three people being were being mentioned for a fight against Fedor,(Cotoure, Barnett, and Arlvoski)  I think Arlovski stands the best chance because of his speed.  But it depends which Arlovski shows up as well.  If it is the one that had been fighting in the UFC, he gets destroyed in the first round.  If it is the one we saw at Banned, he at least has  a chance.

But in reality, I'm pretty sure Fedor wins this.  In all aspects of the game he is better than Arlovski.  Fedor is a better striker, and has much better submission skills than Arlovski.  Because of Arlovski's speed, I predict Fedor makes sure the fight goes to the ground quite early, and from there submits Arlovski sometime in round two.

Answer 7

ARE U KIDDING ME---ARLOVSIKI HAS 0 CHANCE---1ST ROUND TKO

Answer 8

call me crazy, but Im saying Arlovski will win this via some sort of controversy. I think Fedor is the man but everyone has to lose as some point.

Answer 9

Everyone stands a chance.  Arlovski is also more versatile than Sylvia which is a one trick pony.  I predict Fedor by sumbmission round 1.

Answer 10

naww, i think it wud b a good fight, but i think fedor's gonna dominate.

Answer 11

everyone likes to root for the underdog...but i really cant see arlovski beating fedor either.

Answer 12

i dont really have an answer to you question but to the people saying arlovski is faster or has better hand speed than fedor!

get real people no he doesnt! fedor is much faster

Answer 13

I think Fedor's brother Aleksander might be a better line up for Arlovski.  Fedor is going to steam roll through Arlovski.  Even still, Arlovski is a really awesome boxer and a really awesome sambo artist.  I just don't see what weakness of Fedor's he could find and exploit.