Andrei Arlovski Faces Criticism for Comments Regarding Anthony Johnson

In a recent interview with David Guttman, Andrei Arlovski discussed his 2013 WSOF 2 bout against Anthony Johnson. Arlovski noted that he suffered a broken jaw in two places during the first round of the fight, which he lost via unanimous decision. Despite the official result, Arlovski stated that he believes he won the contest.

Arlovski drew widespread criticism for subsequent comments about Johnson, who passed away in 2022 due to complications from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Referencing Johnson's death, Arlovski remarked that he remains the winner because he is still alive. The comments sparked baffled reactions from the MMA community, including a public response from UFC veteran Gilbert Burns.

Arlovski, who has publicly shared his own medical history regarding cancer treatments in 2010, 2013, and 2025, has faced significant negative feedback following the interview.