Arnold Allen returns to the UFC’s Octagon at UFC Vegas 63 and makes the ninth walk to the cage under the promotion.
The Brit enters the fight in excellent form, winning his last 11-fights dating back to 2014. Allen will most definitely need the positive momentum as he undoubtedly faces his biggest challenge inside the UFC to date in Calvin Kattar.
Allen last made the walk in March earlier this year in a historic UFC London event, and the 28-year-old ran through Dan Hooker in the first-round. A statement that caught the attention of his fellow colleagues.
A win over Kattar catapults Allen into title contention and gives the United Kingdom another opportunity to see a British fighter attain UFC gold. Ahead of fight night, we had the pleasure of throwing Arnold Allen a series of fun, quick-fire questions. Check it out below!
Quick-fire With Arnold Allen
Who has hit you the hardest in your career memory?
I think my brother has probably hit me the hardest.
If you could reach the top in any other sport, expect fighting. Which sport would you do?
Maybe a strongman at the lighter weights lol.
What would you do differently if given a chance to start your career from scratch?
Stretch like all the old guys in the gym told me too.
Money or legacy?
Legacy.
Favourite dish/food?
Probably the best thing is the big daddy box meal from kfc.
Hobbies Outside of Figthing
What are some of your favourite hobbies outside of fighting?
I go off-roading, mountain biking and a bit of eating.
What is the most challenging thing about being in fight camp?
Managing time, and getting to bed early.
If you could make a five-a-side fight team? Which fighters would you make that team up of?
Ngannou, Fedor, Brock Lesnar, Ubereem and me.
Knockout or submission?
KO.
Who has been the biggest inspiration/influence in your career?
Jack Mason and my Dad.
Which victory has meant the most to you in your career so far?
Hard to say, really but one that stands out is the fight against Gilbert Melendez, as it was my first test on a big stage against a name.
Where is one place you’d love to fight that you’ve not?
Would be cool to fight on a big Wembley show.
Everyone loves to know a fighter’s favourite fighter. Who is yours?
As a kid it was Wanderlei Silva and then Jose Aldo.
Are you for or against open scoring?
I don’t really have any thoughts on it.
Who would be your dream fight in the sport? Past or present?
Whoever is the champ in my division.
If you had one opportunity to convince someone who’s never watched the sport before to become a fan, what fight are you showing them?
Wanderlei vs Brian Stann was a good one.
Which fighters do you like watching as a fan?
Cory Sandhagen and Petr Yan are 2 of my favourites to watch for fun.
What is your most hated/dreaded training drill/workout?
I don’t really have one.
Who has given you your toughest fight of memory?
Not too sure really, they’re all tough when the preparation is taken into account.
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