British UFC featherweight Arnold Allen shares thoughts on England’s Euro 2024 journey.
Arnold Allen, the MMA fighter from England, had a pragmatic view about the English football team’s performance in the Euros last month. The 30-year-old fighter is gearing up for a match this weekend at UFC 304 in Manchester, England.
England’s journey in Euro 2024 began with a tight 1-0 win against Serbia. Following this, they secured draws against Denmark and Slovenia. When the finals arrived, England was set to face Spain on July 14. Spain had a strong run, defeating Germany and France to reach the final. ‘Almighty’ Allen felt England’s chances of winning were slim. In the end, Spain emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over England.
Arnold Allen Takes a Jab at English Football Team After Euro 2024 Campaign
During an interview on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Allen commented: “They shouldn’t have been in the final anyway. To get there, playing the way we were playing, scraping by. I don’t think anyone was expecting to win it … Such great players but just can’t put it together as a unit.”
In the world of MMA, ‘Almighty’ is looking to bounce back after two notable losses to the undefeated Movsar Evloev and former champion Max Holloway. Before these setbacks, Allen enjoyed a remarkable ten-fight win streak in the UFC. As he prepares for UFC 304, Arnold Allen aims to return to his winning ways but faces a tough challenge against Giga Chikadze. The Georgian-born fighter, known for his knockout power, will be looking for a spectacular finish on July 27.
Allen’s candid remarks about the football team reflect his honest and realistic outlook, both in sports and in his MMA career. Fans are eager to see if he can reclaim his winning streak in the octagon.
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