Andrei Arlovski vs. Martin Buday: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Veteran Andrei Arlovski of Belarussia faces off against Slovakia’s Martin Buday in the early prelims of UFC 303, desperate to return to winning ways and continue his amazing run in the UFC. The 45-year-old, who first competed in the UFC in the year 2000, is on a three-fight skid seeking a win against Martin Buday, who lost his first fight in the UFC last time out. The heavyweight clash has Arlovski priced as the underdog by the bookmakers.

MMA: UFC Heavyweight

Where to Watch: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass

Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas

Date: 30.06.2024. 01:00

The Belarussian heavyweight is a former UFC champion with several records in the heavyweight division. Andrei Arlovski has earned the most decision wins in the UFC, has fought the most times in the division, and has the most total fight time in the heavyweight class. Rolling back the years, “The Pitbull” went on a four-fight streak between 2021-2022, winning decisions over Chase Sherman, Carlos Felipe, Jared Vanderaa, and Jake Collier. His fortunes changed when a loss to Marcos Rogeria de Lima in late 2022 was followed by a knockout loss to Don’Tale Mayes last June before succumbing to Waldo Cortes-Acosta last January.

• Age: 45
• Height: 6’4”
• Weight: 265lbs
• Reach: 77”
• Record: 34-23-2

The 32-year-old Slovakian earned his UFC slot with a first-round KO in the Contender Series 2021. Martin Buday followed that up with an impressive run of four consecutive wins in the UFC, including a unanimous decision over Jake Collier and a first-round submission of Josh Parisian last August. A loss to Shamil Gaziev last December soiled his copybook, but the Slovak is priced to grab the biggest career win if he can overcome the veteran Arlovski.

• Age: 32
• Height: 6’4’’
• Reach: 77”
• Weight: 265lbs
• Record: 13-2

Andrei Arlovski is a 2.75 underdog on Betway, with the former champion to win by decision priced at 3.95. Over 2.5 is available at 1.6 odds on 1xBet, with the under priced at 2.25. Betway has the fight going to the distance at 1.70 odds with no to the fight ending inside the distance priced at 2.08. Read more.