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Cancer Survivor Arlovski is BKFC Heavyweight Champ!
8 Feb
Summary
- Andre Arlovski, a three-time cancer survivor, won the BKFC heavyweight title.
- The 47-year-old fighter defeated Ben Rothwell in their trilogy bout.
- Conor McGregor praised Arlovski as a hero after his championship win.
Andre Arlovski, a veteran fighter and three-time cancer survivor, has been crowned the new BKFC heavyweight champion. The 47-year-old secured the title at BKFC KnuckleMania 6 this past Saturday in Philadelphia. His victory came against Ben Rothwell, whom he faced in a trilogy bout. Arlovski emerged victorious via doctor's stoppage in the third round, completing a dominant performance.
Arlovski, who previously held the UFC heavyweight championship in 2005, has a storied career that recently included a kidney tumor removal just last year. His win was celebrated by Conor McGregor, a part-owner of BKFC. McGregor lauded Arlovski's fighting spirit and his triumph over adversity, stating that the term 'hero' was an understatement for the newly crowned champion.
Arlovski himself used his platform to inspire others facing similar health challenges. Speaking after his fight, he urged those battling cancer not to give up, citing his own journey as proof of resilience. He shared his message of encouragement, emphasizing the importance of continued fighting.
