Arnold Allen vs. Movsar Evloev – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this matchup on the fight card, Arnold “Almighty” Allen will take on Movsar Evloev in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 297 card.

Allen brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Evloev, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 72″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 40% striking accuracy, Allen has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.34 per minute. On the other hand, Evloev boasts a 49% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.57 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Arnold Allen vs. Movsar Evloev matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Arnold Allen is coming in with a 19-2-0 record. Allen will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Max Holloway at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen in April.

Evloev, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Arnold Allen on April 15, 2023, at UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo and holds a 17-0-0 record.

Arnold Allen has a southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 30-year-old Movsar Evloev is an orthodox fighter with a 72″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Arnold Allen stats

→ Allen’s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ Allen lands 3.34 significant strikes per minute.
→ Allen’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Allen’s takedown average is 1.12 per 15 minutes.
→ Allen’s takedown defense is 76%.

Allen comes in with 40% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.34 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Evloev fires at 49% accuracy, landing about 4.57 significant strikes per minute. Arnold Allen also has a 50% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.12 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Evloev’s 4.71 takedowns and 71% takedown accuracy.

Movsar Evloev stats

→ Evloev’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Evloev lands 4.57 significant strikes per minute.
→ Evloev’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Evloev’s takedown average is 4.71 per 15 minutes.
→ Evloev’s takedown defense is 71%.

Movsar spent, on average, 15:00 minutes in the Octagon, and Arnold has an average fight time of 13:22 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Arnold or Movsar? Sound off in the comments.

You can view the scheduled UFC 297 fight card, upcoming UFC schedule 2023, and latest MMA news.