Tearful Arlovski recounts beating friend Browne
Andrei Arlovksi: “Of course it’s nice to have a victory, but deep inside, bad feelings, I feel like it’s exactly what I said, like I punched my mother or father, my brother.”
UFC heavyweight Andrei Arlovski did a live chat on his site, and described his feelings when he beat his friend Travis Browne.
“Of course it’s nice to have a victory, but deep inside … bad feelings,” said Arlovski as transcribed by David St. Martin for MMAFighting.com. “I feel like it’s exactly what I said, like I punched my mother or father … my brother. Victory is victory, of course. I’m happy I made some money. Hopefully it’s the first and last time I fight my friend.”
In tears, Arlovksi related his post-fight interaction with Browne.
“I told him, ‘Listen, brother Travis. I’m sorry to whoop your ass.’ He’s a real gentleman guy. I’m talking right now and have tears in my eyes.”
“(I told him) ‘Don’t ever f—ing say you’re sorry. You understand? I love you man. You better go get that strap now, you hear me? It’s your job.'”
“Listen, I’m not a 20, 25 year-old guy who doesn’t give a f— about friendship. Who just thinks about money. With experience you have different priorities in your life. Friendship for me, right now, is more important than being on top.”