Arnold Allen (fighter)

Arnold Allen
Born (1994-01-17) January 17, 1994
Suffolk, United Kingdom
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

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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. 1 2 3 "Arnold Allen - Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  2. Zane Simon (15 June 2015). "Welcome to the UFC Arnold Allen". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Tristen Critchfield (2015-06-20). "UFC Fight Night bonuses: Jedrzejczyk, Penne, Taisumov, Allen garner $50K". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  6. Staff (2015-12-15). "Arnold Allen set to face Yaotzin Meza at UFC Fight Night London Feb. 27". mmacrazytv.com. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  7. Ben Fowlkes (2016-02-27). "UFC Fight Night 84 results: Arnold Allen shuts out Yaotzin Meza on scorecards". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-02-27.
  8. Staff (2016-08-25). "Mirsad Bektic vs. Arnold Allen slated for UFC 204 in England". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-08-25.
  9. Personal knowledge
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