Featherweight fighter Arnold Allen is set to face undefeated contender Movsar Evloev at UFC 297, with the winner potentially in line to challenge for the title next.
Arnold Allen is a man who doesn’t shy away from a challenge. He’s always ready to face the fighters that most featherweights would rather avoid.
This is evident once again at the upcoming UFC 297. Allen is set to face off against the undefeated contender, Movsar Evloev. Not many 145-pounders would be thrilled at this matchup.
Allen, however, is different. Despite being highly ranked, the 29-year-old Englishman is more than willing to give Evloev a shot. He’s not one to hide from a challenge.
Allen’s fearless attitude was evident during his interview on The MMA Hour. He recalled his fight with Max Holloway, a formidable opponent. Holloway’s highlights can be intimidating, but Allen isn’t one to back down.
He’s ready to face anyone. He believes in his skills and his ability to win, not just fight for a paycheck.
Allen is heading into UFC 297 hoping to bounce back from his first loss in the octagon. His defeat to former champion Max Holloway in April ended an eight-year winning streak. Despite this setback, Allen remains optimistic.
His journey to contention has been long, unlike recent UFC challengers like Ilia Topuria and Sean O’Malley. But Allen has no regrets. He gave his all in his fight against Holloway, one of the division’s best.
Allen believes that to be the best, you have to beat the best. He sees his loss to Holloway as a test he failed. But he’s ready to try again, to rebuild and get back in the game.
Now, Allen has the opportunity to reestablish himself against Evloev. The Russian fighter is already 6-0 in the UFC.
With Alexander Volkanovski defending his title against Topuria at UFC 297, the winner of Allen and Evloev’s fight could be next in line for the belt.
Allen recognizes Evloev’s talent. He’s seen him improve with every fight. But Allen is ready for the challenge. He’s eager to take on the undefeated fighter and put himself back in the title mix.
UFC 297 is set to take place on Jan. 20 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. It’s a date that Allen, and his fans, are eagerly awaiting.