Arnold Allen has ripped off nine consecutive wins in the Octagon, but the biggest will be his next if he can defeat Calvin Kattar Saturday at UFC Fight Night in the Apex in Las Vegas.
The fight provides an opportunity for the sixth-ranked Allen to break into the top five. Kattar is currently ranked No. 5 overall, but taking his place won’t come easily. Kattar (23-6) is a Fight of the Night machine, and he is entering this bout especially hungry following a controversial split decision loss in June to Josh Emmett.
“He’s a tough veteran,” says Allen (18-1).