Meet Milana Arlovska, wife of ex-UFC champ Andrei Arlovski, after she was caught in a backstage brawl at the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua boxing event.
As clips tagged #ArlovskiBrawl rack up 12 million views, fight fans are asking one question: who is Andrei Arlovski’s wife, Milana, and how did she end up in the middle of a backstage melee at the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua boxing mega-card? December 20, 2025, footage shows the former UFC heavyweight champion being pulled away from streamer-turned-boxer Jack Doherty while a woman identified by multiple outlets as his wife, Milana Arlovski, tries to shield their young daughter from the scuffle .
What Happened on Backstage?
The altercation erupted inside Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, moments after Paul’s fifth-round TKO of Joshua. According to BVM Sports, Doherty—who was credentialed as a social-media reporter—approached Arlovski for an impromptu interview. Witnesses say Arlovski, 46, told Doherty to “keep the camera off my family,” before a shove was exchanged. In the viral clip, Milana can be heard yelling “stop it, we’ve got a baby here!” while security separates the two men. Event promoter Skill Challenge Entertainment confirms that both parties were escorted to separate tunnels and no charges were filed .
Background on Milana Arlovska
Milana Arlovska (née Fedoseeva), 34, is a Belarusian-born Pilates instructor and certified nutritionist who met the ex-UFC champ at a Miami gym in 2014. The couple wed in a low-key ceremony in Sunrise, Florida, in 2018 and share two children: daughter Liana (born 2019) and son Andrei Jr. (2022). Unlike many MMA spouses, Milana has largely avoided the spotlight, appearing publicly only at a handful of Arlovski’s fights and keeping her Instagram account private until yesterday’s incident. BollywoodShaadis reports she manages the family’s real-estate portfolio, which includes rental properties in Coconut Creek and Minsk, and is fluent in Russian, English and conversational Arabic .
Reactions and Implications
Arlovski, who left the UFC in late 2024 after 24 years with the promotion, issued a short statement on his manager’s Twitter: “My priority is my family’s safety. I regret the chaos, but I won’t apologize for protecting them.” Doherty, 21, later posted an apology video claiming he “didn’t know the kid was Arlovski’s daughter” and offered to donate $50 k to a children’s charity of the family’s choosing. Fight Twitter is split: some praise Arlovski for drawing a boundary, while others argue the veteran overreacted to a selfie request. Meanwhile, Saudi organizers are reviewing credential policies; insiders tell ESPN that “family zones” will be roped off for future cards.
Conclusion
Milana Arlovska may have preferred life outside the Octagon, but Saturday’s viral scuffle thrust her into the headlines. With more influencers crossing into combat sports, the line between content and privacy grows thinner. Was Arlovski right to confront Doherty, or should security have handled it? Share your take below.