“The Goal Is Always to Try to Finish”- Arnold Allen Optimistic of a Title Shot if He Manages to Defeat Max Holloway

The featherweight division in the UFC has always been one of the most exciting divisions to watch. With a mix of young prospects and seasoned veterans, the competition is always intense. One such prospect who has been making waves in the division is Arnold Allen.

Allen, who fights out of Suffolk, England, has an impressive record of 19-1-0. He has won all of his last eleven fights and has shown that he is a force to be reckoned with in the featherweight division. His last fight was against Calvin Kattar, which he won via TKO.

Arnold Allen about getting a title shot

On April 15, 2023, Allen will face one of the greatest featherweights of all time, Max Holloway, at UFC on ESPN 44. Holloway is a former champion and has an impressive record of 22-6-0. He is known for his striking skills and his ability to put on exciting fights. This fight is going to be a tough test for Allen, but he is confident that he can come out on top.

In a recent interview, when asked about the possibility of getting a title shot if he wins against Holloway, Allen was confident that it would happen. He feels that there is nowhere else to go in the division if he is able to defeat one of the greatest featherweights of all time.

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“I feel like it has to (talking about a title shot if he wins against Holloway). There’s nowhere else to go then surely”, said Allen.

Arnold Allen about Max Holloway

In the interview, Allen spoke about his respect for Holloway and his admiration for his career. He knows that Holloway has set the path for the things he wants to achieve in his career. Allen also acknowledged that Holloway‘s fighting style is going to bring out the best in him. He is not looking to knock out Holloway, but rather to go the distance and put on a great fight.

“He (is an) ex-champion, one of the greatest featherweights of all time. His resume is nothing short of inspiring. He’s done all the things I want to do, and he’s set the path for the things I want to do too. The way he fights is going to bring the best out of myself. It’s never a thought about trying to be the guy to put him down. It’s never the thought, whoever you’re fighting. You’re always thinking about the five rounds and doing the distance. Obviously the goal is always to try to finish, but the thought is to go five rounds”, Allen said.

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Overall, Arnold Allen is one of the best featherweights in the UFC today. His upcoming fight against Max Holloway is going to be a must-watch for all MMA fans.