Who is Jack Doherty and where has he gone?
Jack Doherty, the 22-year-old American YouTuber and internet personality, who recently had an altercation with former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski has gone silent.
The incident occurred backstage at the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua boxing event in Miami on December 20, 2025. Doherty, who was filming with his crew (including a bodyguard and friends), crossed paths with former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski, 46.
Video footage shows a brief shoulder bump escalating into a short brawl: Doherty’s group initiated physical contact (punches thrown by his friends and bodyguard), but Arlovski defended himself effectively, knocking one down and forcing the group to back off and flee. No serious injuries were reported, and security intervened quickly.
Check out the breakdown below by MMA reporter James Lynch
Doherty claimed Arlovski started it unprovoked (alleging a kick), denied instigating, and said he was “trying to stay out of trouble” while on bond from prior charges. Arlovski countered that Doherty’s crew was seeking “content” by provoking him and that he simply “stopped the threat.”
What did I do to start the Andrei Arlovski fight?đ pic.twitter.com/F2DHaSsfKw
â Jack Doherty (@dohertyjackk) December 22, 2025
Following the altercation Doherty posted videos and challenged Arlovski to fight his bodyguard (or even a 3-on-1 scenario) for big paydays.
Arlovski’s manager initially said they “absolutely accept,” but by early January 2026, Arlovski dismissed it, calling Doherty a “fcking dckhead” who talked big for a few days but then “disappeared.” No fight materialized.
Since the altercation, Jack Doherty has gone relatively quiet on the matter. Public updates and social media buzz about the feud have faded, with no further escalation, fight announcements, or major statements from Doherty. He appears to have moved on (or backed off), focusing on his usual content amid ongoing legal issues from his November 2025 arrest.
âIt was viral for only two days,â Arlovski told MMA Fighting. âHe called me this and that and boxing and if I understood for MMA. My manager mentioned something like Misfits contacted them ⊠and no response. Nothing. He was super brave, super loud for those two or three days. And now he disappeared.â
Arlovski will returns to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship for a rematch, this time in bare knuckle, against fellow former UFC fighter Ben Rothwell for the promotionâs big Knuckle Mania event on February 7 in Philadelphia.
Who is Jack Doherty?
Jack Doherty first gained fame in 2016â2017 through viral videos of flipping objects like markers and water bottles, which helped grow his channel to over 15 million subscribers and billions of views. His content has since shifted toward stunts, pranks, public confrontations, and livestreams, often controversial and involving disruptive behavior.
He is known for a provocative style that has led to multiple incidents, including:
Appearances on Dr. Phil criticizing his “bullying” pranks.
A 2024 McLaren crash while livestreaming (leading to a temporary Kick streaming ban).
An arrest in Miami Beach in November 2025 for drug possession (amphetamine and marijuana), traffic stunts, and resisting an officer (he was released on bail and faces court dates).
