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Arlovski, Jack Doherty Trade Claims After Backstage Scuffle at Paul–Joshua Card

Arlovski characterizes the hallway scuffle as self-defense ahead of his Feb. 7 BKFC title fight.

Overview

  • Video from the Miami event shows a brief confrontation in a concourse as a member of Jack Doherty’s group throws a punch and Andrei Arlovski responds with strikes before security separates the parties.
  • Arlovski said on Instagram that he “stopped the threat,” claiming he acted to protect his wife and child and that he was sucker punched during the exchange.
  • Doherty denies instigating the clash, posting that Arlovski initiated contact and tried to kick him, and he maintains that he did not start a fight.
  • The altercation drew wide attention after Doherty’s lengthy Parti.com livestream and multiple social clips captured the encounter from different angles.
  • Venue and media reports note no arrests or serious injuries, and Arlovski remains scheduled to face Ben Rothwell for the BKFC heavyweight title on Feb. 7.