Andrei Arlovski vs Junior Albini — Fight recap

Andrei Arlovski defeated Junior Albini by unanimous decision over three rounds on November 11, 2017, in a striking-heavy contest that saw both heavyweights land at identical 45% accuracy rates. Arlovski outlanded Albini 92 significant strikes to 48, demonstrating superior volume and precision throughout the fight, including 52 head strikes and a perfect 13-of-13 leg strike output.

Neither fighter attempted takedowns successfully—Arlovski went 0 for 1 while Albini also failed his lone attempt—keeping the bout firmly on the feet where Arlovski's technical striking proved the deciding factor. Albini controlled cage time with 3:38 to Arlovski's negligible 0:02, but the volume advantage proved insufficient against the former UFC heavyweight champion's cleaner combinations.

The decision signaled Arlovski's continued viability in the heavyweight division despite his age, while Albini's inability to convert control time into striking damage left questions about his path forward at 265 pounds.