5 potential opponents for Arnold Allen after UFC London victory
At UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall, Arnold Allen was finally able to step into the spotlight and truly demonstrate his formidable skills as a fighter. 'Almighty' was able to finish Dan Hooker in the first round via a standing TKO.
He now sits at No. 6 in the UFC's featherweight rankings and holds one of the longest winning streaks in the entire promotion. One more big victory could see Allen fighting for the title in the very near future.
So, who does Arnold Allen fight next? In the following list, we break down five potential opponents for the Englishman after his UFC London victory. Honorable mentions go to Josh Emmett, Dan Ige and Bryce Mitchell.
#5. Arnold Allen vs. Giga 'Ninja' Chikadze
One option for Arnold Allen is the recently derailed hype train Giga Chikadze. Unlike Allen, Chikadze was heavily pushed by the UFC as soon as he signed for the promotion. His rise to the top was looking very promising as he finished the likes of Edson Barboza and Cub Swanson on his way to the top 10.
However, Chikadze then faced off against Calvin Kattar and was thoroughly dominated for the full five rounds. As a result, he is no longer part of the title picture and is in need of a big win to put his trajectory back on track.
This is not the most beneficial matchup for Allen, especially considering that Chikadze is currently ranked behind him at No. 8. However, 'Ninja' is a relatively big name, considering the manner the UFC has promoted him over the past two years. Chikadze should certainly be an opponent for Allen to consider if the featherweights ahead of him are unable to fight.
