What was already a loud and flamboyant night for combat sports fans in Miami took an unexpected turn backstage when former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski became embroiled in a violent altercation following the Joshua vs. Paul main event.
While the action inside the arena delivered plenty of spectacle, it was chaos behind the scenes that truly stunned fans, as Andrei Arlovski found himself fending off multiple members of influencer Jack Doherty’s entourage in a brief but explosive clash.
Chaos Erupts Backstage after Joshua’s Knockout as Andrei Arlovski Confronts Doherty’s Crew
The incident involving Andrei Arlovski unfolded behind the scenes at the “Judgment Day” card at the Kaseya Center on Dec. 19, moments after Anthony Joshua emphatically stopped Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round. While fight fans inside the arena were still buzzing from the finish, chaos erupted out of sight backstage, quickly spilling onto social media in the form of a viral clip that left viewers stunned.
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Video footage shows the 46-year-old Andrei Arlovski surrounded by multiple men believed to be part of YouTuber Doherty’s entourage. Doherty himself appears largely shielded by security, watching as tensions escalate around him. What began as a brief confrontation rapidly spiraled into a full-blown scuffle, with Arlovski forced to deal with several aggressors at once.
According to various ground sources, the flashpoint was a brief encounter or bump as the groups crossed paths backstage. Some sources speculate that the contact may have been intentional, given Doherty’s infamous antagonistic online persona, while others believe it was an accidental collision that escalated rapidly.
Either way, words were exchanged, and at least one member of the influencer’s group was believed to have thrown the first punch.
From there, instinct appeared to take over. In the clearest footage circulating online, the Belarusian-American was seen throwing one man to the ground and delivering kicks as two others rushed in swinging. At one point, the former champion shifts his attention toward the most significant perceived threat – Doherty’s bodyguard.
Jack Doherty got into a brawl with former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski at the Jake Paul fight 😳
“Who the f*ck was that guy?” pic.twitter.com/htnQ3YHefF
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) December 20, 2025
Questions Surround Andrei Arlovski and Jack Doherty’s Altercation in Aftermath
Despite the intensity of the moment, the situation was brought under control before it could escalate further. Event security and bystanders eventually separated the groups, and the veteran was seen walking away with his partner as tempers cooled. No serious injuries or arrests have been reported.
As of now, neither Arlovski nor Doherty has issued a detailed public statement addressing their version of events. What remains unclear is who definitively started the confrontation and whether any formal or legal consequences will follow. One thing was obvious:
When influencer behavior intersects with fighters honed by years of real competition, the consequences can escalate rapidly.
