Arlovski ready for the fight with antonio "BigFoot" silva

Without losing for over two years, Andrei Arlovski had his chance to confront Fedor Emelianenko on the extinct Affliction. The Belarus started well, but “created” a flying knee and ended up being knockout by Fedor. Five month later, Arlovski faltered again and Brett Rogers knock him out.

More focused, now Andrei will fight the Brazilian Antônio Pezão on Strikeforce, event that will happen on May 15 on the United States. “This fight is very important for me. It’s been about nine months since my last fight so I just can’t wait to fight again”, said the UFC’s former champion, who will follow his strategy until the end. “I’m definitely going to stick to my game plan. No more putting my hands down like I did against Rogers. I just can’t lose again.”

Owner of a sharp boxing, the athlete know pretty well the dangerous zone of his opponent game, as the ground game. “That’s why I have spent a lot of time here in Chicago with some big heavy guys training a lot on the ground. He’s an all-around fighter. His striking is good. He’s good on the ground. He has long arms. He’s really dangerous. I have to be really prepared for this fight”, commented Arlovski, who only thinks about the Brazilian. “Before I fought Rogers my mind was on (Fedor) Emelianenko. Now, it’s one step at a time. After May 15 then we can talk. Of course, it’s up to Strikeforce. So now I just focus on May 15 against Big Foot. He’s tough and he’s dangerous”, concluded Arlovski.