Other names Almighty Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Other name Almighty Fighting out of Felixstowe | Nationality British Reach 70 in (180 cm) Wins by knockout 5 | |
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Born January 17, 1994 (age 23)
Suffolk, United Kingdom ( 1994-01-17 ) Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) Division Featherweight (2014–present)
Lightweight Similar Yaotzin Meza, Makwan Amirkhani, Mirsad Bektic Profiles | ||
Arnold Allen (born January 17, 1994) is a British mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Background
Born and raised in Suffolk, Allen began training in mixed martial arts as a teenager and took part in several amateur fights before turning professional in 2012.
Early career
He made his professional debut competing as a featherweight for various regional promotions across Great Britain, including a stint in Cage Warriors. He was able to compile a record of 9 - 1 in his first three years along the way.
After his TKO stoppage of Paul Cook in November 2014, Allen signed with the UFC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Allen made his promotional debut on 20 June 2015 as a short notice replacement filling in for an injured Mike Wilkinson against Alan Omer at UFC Fight Night 69. After probably dropping the first two rounds, Allen won the fight via submission in the third round. He was also awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.
Allen next faced Yaotzin Meza on 27 February 2016 at UFC Fight Night 84. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Allen was expected to face Mirsad Bektic on 8 October 2016 at UFC 204. However, due to injury, Allen withdrew from the fight and was replaced by Russell Doane.
Allen is expected to face Makwan Amirkhani on 18 March 2017 at UFC Fight Night 107.