Arlovski hasn’t competed in MMA since june 2009, but boxed a four-round exhibition against former heavyweight contender Fres Oquendo last Saturday in Miami for "The Consequences Charity."

“As promised I wanted to tell you all first hand, I have a multi-fight deal for the next 16 months with Strikeforce and I cannot wait to get into the ring and show the world what I have been working on the last few months,” he stated.

Arlvoski hasn’t fought since back-to-back knockout losses in the first-round to Fedor Emelianenko in January 2009, and Brett Rogers in June 2009. Prior to the two defeats, he had compiled a five-fight win streak, which included victories over Fabricio Werdum, Roy Nelson, and Ben Rothwell.