Arnold Allen

"Almighty"

21-4-0#6Featherweight★ 3bonuses

EnglandLast 5

Amateur MMA 4-0

Last fight: Win vs Melquizael Costa · Unanimous Decision · May 16, 2026

21-4-0 · 11 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Melquizael CostaUD · R5 5:00

UFCUFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa·May 16, 2026

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Arnold Allen holds a professional MMA record of 21-4-0. Allen has won 21 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 10 by decision. In the UFC, Allen lands 3.52 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 1.24 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 16, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Jan 22, 1994
Age: 32
Nationality: England
Birthplace: Suffolk, England

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Career history

WIN
vs Melquizael Costa
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa· May 16, 2026· Featherweight· 21-4 vs 26-8
UD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jean Silva
UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett· Jan 24, 2026· Featherweight· 20-4 vs 17-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Giga Chikadze
UFC 304: Edwards vs Muhammad 2· Jul 28, 2024· Featherweight· 20-3 vs 15-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Movsar Evloev
UFC 297: Strickland vs du Plessis· Jan 20, 2024· Featherweight· 19-3 vs 18-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Max Holloway
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Allen· Apr 15, 2023· Featherweight· 19-2 vs 24-7
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Calvin Kattar
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Allen· Oct 29, 2022· Featherweight· 19-1 vs 23-7
TKO
R2 · 0:08
WIN
vs Dan Hooker
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs Aspinall· Mar 19, 2022· Featherweight· 18-1 vs 21-12
TKO
R1 · 2:33
POTN
WIN
vs Sodiq Yusuff
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Holland· Apr 10, 2021· Featherweight· 17-1 vs 11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Nik Lentz
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Dos Santos· Jan 25, 2020· Featherweight· 16-1 vs 30-11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Gilbert Melendez
UFC 239: Jones vs Santos· Jul 6, 2019· Featherweight· 15-1 vs 22-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jordan Rinaldi
UFC Fight Night: Till vs Masvidal· Mar 16, 2019· Featherweight· 14-1 vs 14-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mads Burnell
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Till· May 27, 2018· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 9-3
SUB
R3 · 2:41
POTN
WIN
vs Makwan Amirkhani
UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs Anderson· Mar 18, 2017· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 13-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Yaotzin Meza
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping· Feb 27, 2016· Featherweight· 11-1 vs 22-11
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alan Omer
UFC Fight Night: Jedrzejczyk vs Penne· Jun 20, 2015· Featherweight· 10-1 vs 18-5
SUB
R3 · 1:41
POTN
WIN
vs Paul Cook
M4TC 15: Bad Blood· Nov 29, 2014· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 14-6
TKO
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Gaetano Pirrello
Cage Warriors 71· Aug 22, 2014· Featherweight· 8-1 vs 8-3-1
UD
LOSS
vs Marcin Wrzosek
Cage Warriors 69· Jun 7, 2014· Featherweight· 7-1 vs 8-2
UD
WIN
vs Tobias Huber
Cage Warriors· Apr 18, 2014· Featherweight· 7-0 vs 6-5
TKO
R1 · 0:36
WIN
vs Doni Miller
Cage Warriors 61· Dec 13, 2013· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 5-2
TKO
R2 · 0:34
WIN
vs Declan Williams
Cage Warriors 60· Oct 5, 2013· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 8-7-3
SUB
R2 · 4:50
WIN
vs Andy Green
Cage Warriors 56· Jul 6, 2013· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 5-7
SUB
R1 · 4:00
WIN
vs Carl Orriss
UCMMA 32· Feb 2, 2013· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 4-1
UD
WIN
vs Kim Thinghaugen
UWC 21: Xplosion· Oct 20, 2012· 2-0 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Nathan Greyson
UCMMA 27· Apr 7, 2012· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 1-1
TKO
R2 · 0:40

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJBoxing

2025Black belt · BJJ · Mark Nixon
M4TC Lightweight Championship (British) · Made4TheCage
Champion · ABA Eastern Counties Championships · junior
Champion · MMA Amateur · Featherweight
Brown belt · BJJ
AGE 12Started in Other
AGE 12Started in Other

Camp

BKK Fighters · Colchester, Essex, England
Tristar Gym · Montreal, Canada

Coaches

Mark Nixon · Grappling coach
Jack Mason · Head coach
Mikey Sakyi · Boxing coach
Sean Carter · Grappling coach

Training partners

Cory McKenna

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

Punch power82

Kick power94

Punch speed97

Kick speed96

Accuracy95

Takedowns87

Ground striking50

Submissions92

Chin92

Body strength91

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 21-4-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.52per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.15per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.24per 15 min

60% success

Takedowns stuffed73%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 12-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.52per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.15per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.24per 15 min

60% success

Takedowns stuffed73%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Arnold Allen sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Arnold Allen has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×3

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Featherweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Arnold Allen earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Arnold Allen's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #6 Featherweight
Meta rank: #6 Featherweight
Peak: #3 Featherweight
First ranked: Jul 8, 2019
Times ranked: 305

Featherweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1812▲10
Peak: 1876Oct 29, 2022
Rated fights: 25

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Frequently asked questions

When does Arnold Allen fight next?

Arnold Allen has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Arnold Allen's record?

Arnold Allen's professional MMA record is 21-4-0.

Who is Arnold Allen fighting next?

Arnold Allen's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Arnold Allen fight last?

Arnold Allen most recently fought Melquizael Costa at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa on Saturday, May 16, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Arnold Allen fight in?

Arnold Allen fights at Featherweight.

Is Arnold Allen ranked in the UFC?

Arnold Allen is currently ranked #6 in the UFC Featherweight division.

How many knockouts does Arnold Allen have?

Arnold Allen has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Arnold Allen won?

Arnold Allen has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Arnold Allen?

Arnold Allen is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Arnold Allen weigh?

Arnold Allen weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Arnold Allen's reach?

Arnold Allen has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Arnold Allen?

Arnold Allen is 32 years old (born Jan 22, 1994).

Where is Arnold Allen from?

Arnold Allen is from England.

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CAREER SUMMARY