Andrei Arlovski vs Antonio Silva — Fight recap

Andrei Arlovski defeated Antonio Silva by KO/TKO in the first round at 1:59, landing a decisive knockdown that ended the heavyweight bout. Arlovski controlled the striking exchanges with 13 significant strikes landed out of 33 attempts (39%), including 8 head strikes, while Silva managed only 6 significant strikes from 13 attempts (46%).

The fight remained standing throughout, with neither fighter attempting takedowns or submissions. Arlovski's superior output and accuracy proved decisive in the brief encounter, as he secured control time of just over three seconds before delivering the finishing blow.

The victory reinforced Arlovski's status as a heavyweight contender and positioned him for higher-ranked opposition.