5 potential opponents for Arnold Allen after UFC London victory

#2. Arnold Allen vs. Max 'Blessed' Holloway

If Arnold Allen has his sights set on fighting for a title as soon as possible, then lobbying for a fight with Max 'Blessed' Holloway is the way to go. Holloway is undoubtedly the toughest fight to take outside of a bout with the champion right now.

Furthermore, considering the respect Yair Rodriguez got for merely going the distance with Holloway and putting up a competitive fight, a win over the Hawaiian would likely have many calling Arnold Allen one of the best fighters in the world.

Allen is a solid striker who could certainly challenge Holloway for his self-proclaimed moniker of 'the best boxer in the UFC'. 'Blessed' truly is that next step up, marking the difference between elite and world class. Whether Allen is ready for that level of fighter remains to be seen.

Max Holloway vs. Alexander Volkanovski

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#1. Arnold Allen vs. Calvin Kattar

After beating Dan Hooker, Arnold Allen instantly called out Calvin Kattar and it really is the fight to make. Kattar and his team have already hinted that it is a bout they are interested in, as well as touting July as a potential date for the matchup.

Speaking on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Allen stated that August is a more likely time-frame for him to return. However, both parties are interested in the fight, and Kattar is ranked only one place above Allen.

The American is also coming off an extremely impressive win over Giga Chikadze, having outstruck the former kickboxer over five rounds. A fight between him and Allen would no doubt be an excellent display of striking prowess, with the winner cementing themselves as a top contender in the featherweight division.

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