Arnold Allen (fighter)
Arnold Allen | |
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Born |
Suffolk, United Kingdom | January 17, 1994
Other names | Almighty |
Nationality | British |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
Division |
Featherweight (2014–present) Lightweight |
Reach | 70 in (180 cm)[1] |
Fighting out of | Felixstowe, Suffolk, England |
Team | BKK Fighters, UK and Tristar Gym, Canada |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 3 |
Wins | 3 |
Losses | 0 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 12 |
Wins | 11 |
By knockout | 5 |
By submission | 3 |
By decision | 3 |
Losses | 1 |
By decision | 1 |
Amateur boxing record | |
Total | 5 |
Wins | 5 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Arnold Allen (born January 17, 1994) is a British mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[1]
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.[1]
Mixed martial arts career
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.[2]
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.[3] After probably dropping the first two rounds, Allen won the fight via submission in the third round.[4] He was also awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.[5]
Allen next faced Yaotzin Meza on 27 February 2016 at UFC Fight Night 84.[6] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[7]
Allen was expected to face Mirsad Bektic on 8 October 2016 at UFC 204.[8] However, due to injury, Allen withdrew from the fight. [9]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Alan Omer
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
12 matches | 11 wins | 1 loss |
By knockout | 5 | 0 |
By submission | 3 | 0 |
By decision | 3 | 1 |
No contests | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 11–1 | Yaotzin Meza | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping | 27 February 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
Win | 10–1 | Alan Omer | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Jędrzejczyk vs. Penne | 20 June 2015 | 3 | 1:41 | Berlin, Germany | Performance of the Night |
Win | 9–1 | Paul Cook | TKO (doctor stoppage) | M4tC15 | 29 November 2014 | 2 | 5:00 | Tyne and Wear, England | Won M4tC Lightweight Championship. Lightweight debut. |
Win | 8–1 | Gaetano Pirello | Decision (unanimous) | CWFC 71 | 22 August 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Amman, Jordan | |
Loss | 7–1 | Marcin Wrzosek | Decision (unanimous) | CWFC 69 | 7 June 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
Win | 7–0 | Tobias Huber | TKO (punches) | CWFC Fight Night 11 | 18 April 2014 | 1 | 0:37 | Amman, Jordan | |
Win | 6–0 | Doni Miller | TKO (punches) | CWFC 61 | 13 December 2013 | 2 | 0:34 | Amman, Jordan | |
Win | 5–0 | Declan Williams | Submission (triangle choke) | CWFC 60 | 5 October 2013 | 2 | 4:50 | North London, England | |
Win | 4–0 | Andy Green | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CWFC 56 | 6 July 2013 | 1 | 4:00 | London, England | |
Win | 3–0 | Carl Orriss | Decision (unanimous) | UCMMA 32 | 2 February 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
Win | 2–0 | Kim Thinghaugen | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UWC 21 | 20 October 2012 | 1 | 5:00 | Southend-on-Sea, England | Bantamweight bout. |
Win | 1–0 | Nathan Greyson | KO (punch) | UCMMA 27 | 7 April 2012 | 2 | 0:40 | London, England | Bantamweight bout. |
References
- 1 2 3 "Arnold Allen - Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
- ↑ Zane Simon (15 June 2015). "Welcome to the UFC Arnold Allen". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ↑ Staff (2015-06-15). "Arnold Allen replaces an injured Mike Wilkinson, meets Alan Omer at UFC Fight Night 69". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2015-06-15.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-06-20). "UFC Fight Night 69 results: Arnold Allen impressive in UFC-debut win over Alan Omer". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
- ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2015-06-20). "UFC Fight Night bonuses: Jedrzejczyk, Penne, Taisumov, Allen garner $50K". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
- ↑ Staff (2015-12-15). "Arnold Allen set to face Yaotzin Meza at UFC Fight Night London Feb. 27". mmacrazytv.com. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2016-02-27). "UFC Fight Night 84 results: Arnold Allen shuts out Yaotzin Meza on scorecards". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-02-27.
- ↑ Staff (2016-08-25). "Mirsad Bektic vs. Arnold Allen slated for UFC 204 in England". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-08-25.
- ↑ Personal knowledge