Andrei Arlovski vs Tai Tuivasa — Fight recap

Tai Tuivasa defeated Andrei Arlovski by unanimous decision after three rounds on June 9, 2018, with referee Robert Madrigal overseeing the bout. Tuivasa's striking prowess proved decisive, landing 54 of 120 significant strikes (45%) compared to Arlovski's 51 of 125 (40%), while securing one knockdown that punctuated his offensive output.

Arlovski attempted two takedowns but converted none, unable to impose his grappling game, while Tuivasa maintained superior octagon control with 1:39 of cage time versus Arlovski's 0:38. The striking exchanges favored Tuivasa in volume and accuracy, particularly in head strikes where he landed 36 of 98 attempts.

Arlovski's striking remained inefficient throughout, and his inability to secure takedowns left him fighting on the back foot in a pure striking affair. The decision elevated Tuivasa's heavyweight profile while marking another setback in Arlovski's attempt to reclaim title contention.