Andrei Arlovski proved age is just a number after a dramatic finish in his Misfits Boxing debut on Sunday night in Nashville, Tennessee. The 46-year-old former UFC heavyweight champion dropped Kelechi “Kelz” Dyke with a crushing right hand in the fourth round, leaving the crowd in disbelief.
Kelz had held his own through most of the fight, using his size and athleticism to stay competitive. But as the final round approached, Arlovski trapped him along the ropes and unleashed a clean right hook to the chin. Kelz’s legs gave out as he collapsed against the ropes before falling flat on the canvas, forcing the referee to wave off the contest.
The finish marked another emphatic win in Arlovski’s ongoing combat sports resurgence, as he’s now secured three consecutive knockout victories across boxing, bare-knuckle, and “Dirty Boxing” bouts in 2025 alone.
‼️ Andrei Arlovski KNOCKS OUT Kelz 💥🥊
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Andrei Arlovski with a brutal KO in the last round 🤯
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Post-UFC Career Revival
After parting ways with the UFC in mid-2024, Arlovski has found new life in alternative combat sports. His final Octagon appearance came in a narrow split-decision loss to Martin Buday at UFC 303, closing out a 42-fight run with 23 wins under the promotion’s banner.
Since leaving the organization, “The Pit Bull” has racked up finishes over Terrance Hodges under Dirty Boxing rules and Josh Copeland at BKFC 76 before making the leap into Misfits Boxing.
Arlovski’s recent surge of finishes is notable considering that his last stoppage by strikes in MMA came years ago. Now, at 46, the veteran fighter seems to have rediscovered his knockout power in a new arena.
Kelz Dyke, best known for his appearances on Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle and MTV’s The Challenge, entered the ring with confidence after previous outings in Misfits Boxing. He earned a knockout win over fellow reality star Oluwatobiloba “Big Tobz” Aiyeola in 2024 before suffering a decision loss to Chase DeMoor later that year.
Despite showing composure early, Kelz could not withstand Arlovski’s late pressure and pinpoint striking in the closing moments.
Following the victory, Arlovski hinted at his next move — potentially facing Jake Paul, whose planned November 14 clash with Gervonta “Tank” Davis fell through amid Davis’s ongoing legal issues. Arlovski expressed interest in stepping up should that bout remain unresolved, saying he’s ready to continue challenging himself across the boxing world.
With momentum on his side, Arlovski’s latest knockout serves as another reminder that even after leaving the UFC, “The Pit Bull” still knows how to put opponents to sleep.
